Joanne Zhang

Director of Risk and Assurance

Joanne is an experienced risk management professional and qualified accountant, with experience across a range of international banks and consultancy firms. She has deep expertise in designing and implementing risk management frameworks within the first and second lines of defence, undertaking large scale regulatory changes and managing policies. Joanne is also the Data Protection Officer for Smart, overseeing all privacy matters. In 2024, she was called to the Bar of England and Wales at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn.