A goal-oriented professional with expertise in developing and implementing Group Risk Management strategies and infrastructures, I have diligently monitored and tracked risks on a monthly basis. Skilled in managing both operational and non-financial risks, I have identified potential issues and proposed actions for board and senior executive consideration. As a visionary thinker, change manager, and risk-taker, I possess an entrepreneurial spirit and have garnered experience across various business lines within banking institutions, now seeking challenging and rewarding opportunities in Risk & Compliance Management.
With 23 years of extensive experience in banking, including over 11 years in Business Risk, Compliance, control testing, and Quality Assurance, and 12 years across various other domains, I am in pursuit of a challenging environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. As a highly motivated individual with a breadth of experience in multiple verticals, I am an excellent communicator with a solid track record of success in Operational Risk, Project Management, Underwriting, team leadership, and Quality Assurance. I serve as a liaison between senior business stakeholders, managing essential communications and bridging gaps. A visionary leader, I have steered numerous critical strategic and regulatory projects to successful, timely completion with high standards. My strong leadership is complemented by adept conflict management and negotiation skills. Proficient in internal control reviews, I have implemented various corrective actions, including those required by regulatory bodies. I am skilled in conducting comprehensive reviews of risks and controls using diverse testing methodologies. My constant drive to enhance and improve work processes is a direct result of the quality assurance performed on testing and assurance activities, contributing significantly to process streamlining and efficiency building. My excellence in project execution has led to financial savings, resource optimization, and increased productivity.
In my role as Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer, I provided support to the COO and the Consumer Lending Line of Business through operational risk oversight. I ensured compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements in risk management processes. I evaluated and recommended updates to risk management policies and procedures when necessary. I conducted risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential threats to the organization's operations, personnel, assets, and reputation. I collaborated with various departments to address risk issues swiftly. I advised on the best practices for risk mitigation and facilitated their implementation. I regularly reviewed the effectiveness of risk control measures by analyzing key performance indicators. I led training sessions for staff on proper risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques. I established efficient communication channels across departments for sharing updates on policy or procedural changes that affect risk levels. I documented and communicated key risks, proposing strategies for their mitigation. I also created and delivered regular reports to senior management regarding operational activities and progress.
A goal-oriented professional with expertise in developing the Group Risk Management strategy and implementing a supporting infrastructure; monitored and tracked risks monthly. Capabilities in managing operational and non-financial risks; identifying risks, proposing & monitoring actions to be taken by the board and senior executives. Visionary Thinker, Change Manager & Risk Taker with entrepreneurial drive with experience in various lines of businesses in banking institution; targeting challenging & rewarding opportunities in Risk & Compliance Management.
Actively participated in CSR initiatives. Participated in the initiative to serving nutritious food for the high school children before the Board exams in Madhapur Mandal school Participated in the planting of trees as part of celebrating Environment day Participated in "Plogging" activity, an initiative to propagate reduction in plastic usage and the dangers caused due to improper disposal of plastic items. A regular participant of Walkathon – 7 km walk of KBR park to raise funds to donate the construction of Madhapur Mandal school Participated in Walkathon for creating awareness on Organ donation