Pune, Maharashtra, India
Accomplished senior business leader with 35+ years driving strategic growth and operational excellence across Risk, Finance, and Operations in global financial services. Extensive international experience spanning the US (13 years resident), Singapore (2+ years resident), APAC, and India. CORE EXPERTISE Specializes in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCC) and transforming large multinational delivery organizations for premier institutions including Credit Suisse, UBS, and Barclays. Deep domain knowledge across: - Risk Management: Credit, Market, and Operational Risk frameworks - Strategic Leadership: Building and leading high-performance global teams (2,800+ professionals) - Data & Regulatory Compliance: Enterprise data governance, reporting architecture, and Basel III adherence - Transformation & Innovation: Offshore strategy design, agile methodologies, and cost optimization - Executive Partnerships: Country/Function Head roles reporting to CRO/CFO-level executives VALUE DELIVERED Recognized for translating complex regulatory requirements and business challenges into scalable solutions that drive cost efficiency, enhance compliance posture, and deliver measurable business impact: - Operational Excellence: Achieved £2.5M+ cost savings at Barclays and 40% cost reduction at UBS India through process re-engineering and strategic resource optimization - Regulatory Leadership: Led Basel III compliance transformation for Credit Suisse, establishing industry-leading credit risk data management standards - Crisis Management: Orchestrated seamless remote work transition for 2,800+ UBS employees during the COVID-19 pandemic with zero operational disruption - Strategic Vision: Successfully positioned GCC functions as strategic value partners rather than cost centers, elevating their role in global decision-making LEADERSHIP STYLE Combines analytical rigor with agile execution to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize global reporting frameworks, and foster cultures of accountability and innovation. Proven ability to build trust with C-suite stakeholders while developing next-generation talent across geographically diverse teams.