Pawan Kumar Ram

Implemented the Group Risk Framework to enhance data quality, governance, and compliance for LSEG’s £4B Data & Analytics division.

• Conducted annual Risk & Control Assessments (RCA) to identify and mitigate operational risks.

• Developed and enforced risk policies and frameworks, embedding a risk-conscious culture within Customer Support.

• Maintained comprehensive risk registers, tracking self-identified, internal, and external risks.

• Led Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DRP) efforts in collaboration with Technology, Facilities, and third-party providers.

• Ensured compliance with Group Risk policies, including Risk Attestation, Risk Event Policy, and Internal Audit action plans.

• Managed £120M+ supplier risk framework, driving vendor performance improvements.

• Conducted training and awareness programs to enhance employee understanding of data governance and risk management best practices.

• Managed end-to-end supplier risk across the CBA Group.

• Conducted third-party risk assessments for new and existing suppliers.

• Ensured timely completion of supplier risk assessments, tracking compliance with required controls and documentation.

• Provided risk advisory to senior executives, supporting risk mitigation strategies across portfolios.

• Led Regulatory (APRA) reporting for high-risk suppliers and refined third-party risk management standards.

• Oversaw Issue & Action Management, ensuring root causes were addressed and resolved efficiently.

• Conducted risk-based assurance activities to ensure compliance with OR Policy Chapters and enhance data quality.

• Maintained risk registers and OR Policy Chapter data on ORBIT for regulatory and internal risk tracking.

• Worked with First Line of Defense (1LOD) teams to ensure adherence to the Bank’s risk methodologies.

• Ensured regulatory compliance with BCBS239 guidelines and provided risk analysis reports to key stakeholders.

• Provided coaching and guidance to junior staff on risk management best practices.

• Conducted Control Testing, evaluating design and operating effectiveness of key risk controls.

• Assistance given in development of Operational Risk Framework to monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and assess compliance.

• Prepared Control Assurance reports, identifying weaknesses and recommending control enhancements.

• Led Risk Event reporting, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of operational risks.

• Conducted control testing to assess process-specific, regulatory, and generic control effectiveness.

• Supported the implementation of Operational Risk Assessments to mitigate business risks.

• Provided reports to Operational Risk Forum, Risk Committees, and Board Audit.