Experience
Chief Risk Officer as a Service
Present
Risk Management Consultant
Multiple companies
London United Kingdom
I provide risk management consulting services to financial services companies, especially fintechs and startups. My expertise in risk management helps my clients identify, assess and manage risks in an effective manner. I work closely with my clients to understand their specific needs and develop customized solutions that fit their unique business requirements. My services include risk assessment, risk mitigation, risk monitoring, and risk reporting. With my help, my clients can ensure that their risks are managed in a proactive and effective manner, allowing them to focus on their core business activities and achieve their business objectives.
2007 - 2023
Director, Group Operational Risk
Barclays Bank
London, United Kingdom
Multiple Group wide 1LoD and 2LoD Operational risk roles
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Director, Technology Risk, London
Oct 2022 - Present
Accountable for 2LoD Technology Risk oversight for Barclays International (Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Consumer Banking in US and Europe) and Group wide Technology Risk Governance and Reporting​
Head of Group Transaction Operations, Payments Processing Risks, RCSA Oversight, London
Jan 2021 – Sep 2022
Led a team of 7 (London, Glasgow, Poole and India) to provide 2LoD oversight for Transaction Operations and Payments Processing Risks through Risk Events/Issues review and challenge, Risk Reviews, Structured Scenarios Assessments and attending risk and control forums. Lead for Operational risk wide framework implementation of RCSA, Risk Appetite review and challenge and Horizon Scanning of material risk themes
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Head of Operational Risk, Group HR, Legal and Compliance functions, London
Jul 2018 – Dec 2020
Accountable for People and Legal risks horizontals and HR, Legal and Compliance verticals for the Group​
Vice President, Transaction Operations, Premises, Security, Third Party Risks, London Jan 2012 – Jun 2018
1LoD accountability for Transaction Operations, Premises and Physical Security Key Risks Framework, Policies and standards, Governance Forums, Risk Appetite set up, Key controls design, Key Indicators design and reviews
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Head of Risk and Governance, Barclays Shared Services, India
Dec 2009 – Dec 2011
Accountable for 1LoD risk management function across BSS India (8000+ FTEs) and Serco (Headcount 5000+ FTEs)
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Programme Manager - Top 100 Supplier Programme, Sourcing, London
Jan 2009 – Nov 2009
Accountable for planning, programme governance and representation in Group COO meetings
Head of Risk and Governance, Barclays Shared Services, India
Apr 2008 – Dec 2008
Established the 1LoD risk management function in BSS India (Barclays new captive operations centre)
Programme Manager - Productivity and Efficiency Programme (PEP), London
Sep 2007 – Mar 2008
Launched Emerging Market (EM) PEP in Dubai, UAE during the annual COO conference led by Regional COO
Education
2006 - 2007
Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK
MBA
Cambridge, UK
1995 - 1999
SGSITS, Indore University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication
Indore, India