Vinod Gangipamula
Hyderabad,India
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in controls testing management, operational risk management, and vendor risk management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in team, vendor, and stakeholder management, alongside performance measurement and operational improvement. Skilled in policy development and operations oversight, with a focus on customer relationship management and team motivation strategies. Utilizes a proactive and Business-oriented approach to drive success. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Jira, and Taleo.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Control Management Specialist (Sr. AVP)
Wells Fargo
Hyderabad
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Evaluated design and performance of front-line controls within RCSA framework.
- Conducted risk assessments and control walkthroughs to identify weaknesses.
- Developed documentation for internal control procedures, detailing testing and findings.
- Assessed internal controls adequacy using a risk-based approach for enhancement.
- Collaborated with business units to create remediation plans and monitor implementation.
- Implemented sampling methodology, conducting effectiveness testing of controls.
- Coordinated with Business Control Managers and Compliance Officers to improve compliance.
- Resolved quality control and internal audit observations through proactive engagement.
Risk Manager – Risk & Compliance
Tide Platform Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed operations and implemented Operations Risk Framework.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective plans.
- Reassessed operational risks considering market and regulatory changes.
- Performed quality checks and documented team performance.
- Conducted Sanctions, PEP, and blacklist screening.
- Reviewed and updated PLA, SLA, MPLA contracts and SOPs for India & UK regions.
- Tracked control deficiencies and coordinated remediation with Third Parties.
- Managed IRQ and RRQ assessments and due diligence tasks for nearly 50+ high risk vendors.
- Maintained vendor performance logs and escalated issues as needed.
- Published assessment status and coordinated monthly vendor meetings.
- Supported Jira Board deployment for vendor case management and updated nearly 800+ vendors into the vendor risk board.
- Developed a comprehensive risk management framework for maximizing business efficiency.
Operations Risk Manager – Risk & Compliance
HSBC Technologies & Services
Hyderabad, India
12.2008 - 03.2021
- Implemented Global Vetting framework for Sanctions and PEP for all the regions.
- Managed vetting across APAC, Middle East & UK.
- Ensured operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Prepared Global MIs and reported risks to stakeholders.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Handled Third Party Vendor management and performance monitoring.
- Performed applicant screening and background checks for APAC, Middle East & UK Regions.
- Recommended process improvements and led change initiatives by implementing the inhouse checks which cost saves nearly 5000$ annually.
- Reassessed operational risks considering regulatory and technological changes.
Assistant Manager – Risk & Compliance
HSBC Bank
Hyderabad, India
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Processed loan applications and verified documents before disbursing the personal & home loans.
- Conducted credit screening and background verification for retail lending team.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
- Conducted team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.
- Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
- Used CRMS and E-Helpline systems for customer service.
- Collaborated with Fraud and Risk teams to mitigate fraud.
- Trained and supervised new team members.
Education
B.Com - Computers
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur, AP 01.1996 - 01.1999
Skills
- Controls Testing Management
- Operational Risk Management
- Vendor Risk Management
- Team, Vendor and Stakeholder Management
- Performance measurement
- Operational improvement
- Policy development
- Operations oversight
- Customer relationship management
- Team motivation strategies
- Proactive and Business-Oriented Approach
- Tools: Microsoft Office, Jira, Taleo
Certification
- Operational Excellence training (OPEX) – HSBC
- KYC/CDD Essentials – International Compliance Association (ICA)
- ISO 31000 Risk Manager Training
- CRMP – Certified Risk Management Professional – Knowledge Academy, UK
Achievements
- Worked on Consumer Lending & Consumer Small Business Banking controls and identified the Inherent Risk, Process gaps and guided the business adequately- Wells Fargo
- Worked closely with Business Continuity Managers, Controls Owners, Business Compliance Managers & Operational Risk Business oversight managers to identify the process gaps and shared the recommendations to mitigate the risks- Wells Fargo
- Drafted policies and procedures for Vendor Risk Management as part of new integration of the process in the Risk & Compliance department and successfully approved in the Risk & Compliance Board. Tide Platform Ltd
- Successfully created & implemented Vendor Risk Board through Jira tool and able to update all the third-party vendors as per the risk classification. Tide Platform Ltd
- Implemented Global Vetting Framework for different countries like APAC, Middle East & UK to implement effective background verification checks before onboarding to drive the Global Vetting Team from Hyderabad - HSBC
- Successfully Implemented the Internal checks like Sanctions, PEP & Adverse Media using the external tools like RDC, World check & LexisNexis. HSBC
- Successfully supported and implemented the Candidate Onboarding tool to reduce the turn around time and able to reduce the meet the business requirements. HSBC
Timeline
Senior Control Management Specialist (Sr. AVP)
Wells Fargo
07.2024 - 11.2025
Risk Manager – Risk & Compliance
Tide Platform Ltd.
04.2021 - 07.2024
Operations Risk Manager – Risk & Compliance
HSBC Technologies & Services
12.2008 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager – Risk & Compliance
HSBC Bank
04.2006 - 12.2008
B.Com - Computers
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
01.1996 - 01.1999