Syed Ali Mehdi is a Partner at Davies and leads the Assurance offering within the Risk and Compliance capability. He helps clients strengthen governance, manage risk, and deliver assurance across all three lines of defence. His work spans regulated markets worldwide. He supports organisations in achieving sustainable growth while maintaining robust control frameworks.
Ali brings nearly three decades of experience working across consulting and industry in London, Toronto, and New York. He has held senior leadership positions in global consulting firms, including three of the Big Four. He has also served in executive roles within major financial institutions. This dual background gives him clear insight into what organisations value when working with advisers.
His expertise includes fund management, capital markets, and corporate finance. He has a strong focus on risk management. Ali is recognised for his depth in risk management across the Front to Back transaction life cycle. This is with a focus on conduct and operational risk, helping clients design frameworks that reduce exposure and meet regulatory expectations. He is also known for his ability to adapt across geographies and regulatory landscapes, having worked extensively in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Clarity and accountability shape his approach. He drives objectives with a focus on control and sustainability. Clients rely on his support when managing risk within appetite or addressing issues such as regulatory fines, transformation programmes, or emerging risk events. His work includes root cause analysis, risk assessments, and assurance reviews. These methods help organisations address issues sustainably and prevent recurrence.
Ali is passionate about helping clients achieve objectives in a well-controlled manner, believing that success lies in balancing growth with resilience. He delivers solutions that protect reputation, enhance governance, and build confidence across the enterprise.
