Zakir FCA, is the Managing Director of Pangea Consulting, a specialised management consultancy firm. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked as an auditor, consultant, and project manager. Zakir began his career in external audit, focusing on statutory and CASS audits within the financial services industry. He later moved into consultancy, enhancing his CASS expertise through assurance engagements and advising clients on risk and regulatory issues, further specialising in CASS at a Big 4.

Zakir founded Pangea to serve a diverse range of clients in the financial services sector, including banks, asset & wealth management firms, and large insurance brokers. He regularly delivers CASS training for fellow practitioners, emphasising the latest regulatory and audit updates.

In addition to his CASS work, Zakir has led several notable advisory projects, such as a SYSC8 review for a major European bank under FCA sanction, a governance and culture review for an asset management firm post-FCA fine, board effectiveness reviews, and developing the framework for Bank of England stress testing at a leading UK bank.