Vikhar Ahmed
Risk management
Summary
Versatile and goal-driven executive with 18 years of extensive experience, specializing in risk management for the past 12 years. Known for diplomatic leadership and analytical thinking. Able to inspire and foster productive working relationships with team members, cross-functional teams, and partners.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Reputational & Sustainable Risk
Standard Chartered Global Business Services PVT LTD
03.2021 - Current
- Complete initial reviews & respond to High/Medium & low rated Reputational Risks with e-mail notification sent to the Credit Risk Control
- Review and approve BRAG ratings for Climate Risk Assessment.
- Lead quarterly assurance testing to evaluate the quality of RRMA and ESRA forms completed by 1LOD and to assess 1LOD response to CAMM triggered to manage ESG and stake holder perception risks.
- Developed competency in investigating queries, using the Bank's reporting system (Risk View) and engaging with Business and Risk Reporting team to identify issues and provide resolution.
- Provided support for the effective administration of the Risk Governance tool and the SCB rule book for intuitive access to Control Framework Documents (RTFs, policies, standards).
- Ensured the outcomes delivered, including necessary controls are fit for purpose and meet regulatory requirements
- Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, Conduct and compliance matters.
- Execution of monthly control sample testing for High, Medium & Low rated Reputational Risk Assessments in line with Operational Risk obligations
- Summarized the results of control sample testing and analyze for trends & follow-up on non-compliant Control Sample Testing and maintain records of repeat offenders
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Enterprise Testing Sr Associate (Manager)
Wells Fargo
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Working with complex lines of business to execute required compliance and operational risk testing
- Execute testing strategies in accordance with Regulatory Compliance Risk Management policies and procedures
- Exhibit credible challenge and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes and internal controls while maintaining professional independence throughout the testing engagement
- Document end to end process flows including dependencies, risks, controls, inputs/outputs, systems, gap identification, etc
- Report findings and advising senior managers on the potential risks of a project.
- Provide compliance expertise and potential solutions to identified gaps and associated risks to the line of business
- Conducting weekly project reviews of all active tasks & leading project & program risk management
- Oversee and challenge the front line across all operational risk routines including - plan, identify and assess, control and mitigate, test and validate, monitor and report
- Engage with other regional teams to ensure holistic oversight of the end to end business is achieved.
- Identify and escalate to senior leadership conflicts with risk management results and expected business outcomes.
- Develop and deliver content to senior business, Independent Risk, Audit and Regulatory leaders summarizing the results of the independent risk assessment activities
Analyst, Operations Risk Management
Ocwen Financial Corporation
09.2016 - 02.2021
Sr Customer Associate
WNS Global Services
11.2011 - 09.2016
Customer Support Executive CLI3L e-services (AOL Campaign)
01.2009 - 03.2011
Asst Manager Administration
New Oxford Education Trust
11.2007 - 01.2009
03.2003 - 10.2007
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India
Skills
- Stakeholder communications
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Decision making and strategic thinking
Awards
- Performance Award SCB -Q3 2024 ESGR.
- GEM Award SCB- Q1 2022 ESGR.
- Championship award - Well's Fargo Q3 2018.
- Championship award - Well's Fargo Q2 2017.
Timeline
Senior Manager - Reputational & Sustainable Risk
Standard Chartered Global Business Services PVT LTD
03.2021 - Current
Enterprise Testing Sr Associate (Manager)
Wells Fargo
09.2016 - 02.2021
Analyst, Operations Risk Management
Ocwen Financial Corporation
09.2016 - 02.2021
Sr Customer Associate
WNS Global Services
11.2011 - 09.2016
Customer Support Executive CLI3L e-services (AOL Campaign)
01.2009 - 03.2011
Asst Manager Administration
New Oxford Education Trust
11.2007 - 01.2009
03.2003 - 10.2007
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India
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