SHANKAR SUBRAMANIAN

Open to take up Advisory assignments from Banks. Self-motivated Operational Risk Management Professional with several years of relevant and successful experience in the Banking Industry and Risk with proven track record of risk management in crucial functional areas including Trade, Cash, and Financial Market Operations

Key Skills

Analytical Skills
Business Process Management
Audit Compliance
Developing Assumption & Risk Based Plans
Retail Strategy
Managing A Client Engagement
Business Process Improvement
Banking

Professional Experience

Sep 2007
Nov 2020
Operational Risk Manager
Standard Chartered Mumbai, IN
British multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, England and operating a network of more than 1,200 branches.
  •  Developing operational risk policies, standards for risk management, operational risk identification and assessment in business units.
  • Implementation of strategic plan to prevent, eliminate and mitigate operational risks.
  • Assisting Operational Risk Analysts in development of key risk and control indicators.
  • Coordinate with senior management in performing operational risk reviews.
  • Tracking and monitoring operating risk issues for business units.
  • Reporting of operational risk issues and decisions to senior management on regular basis.
  • Identifying and evaluating risk areas across the operational activities.
  • Investigating root causes of operational risks and provide support to mitigate risk.
  • Developing strong relationship with key stakeholders and business partners by addressing issues/concerns in timely manner.
  • Maintainance of documentation for risk management and risk policies and procedures.
  • Keeping updates on latest operational risk management techniques and industry best practices. 
  • Liased with Chief Risk and Compliance Officer concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of control and governance arrangements.
  • Ensured Group oversight and assist the Global Risk & Assurance Team to provide training of the Company's corporate risk management process, audit issue management and Control Self-Assessment processes to nominated staff.
  • Coordinated and developed the annual audit program and coordinate internal audit activity to provide independent assurance across governance, business and operational risk, and legal compliance.
  • Engagement in Risk Analysis and advise to the business regarding strategic projects.
  • One of key stakeholder for the company's risk management system for all matters relating to global risk and control.


Jun 1986
Sep 2007
Accounting - Business Development Manager
Union Bank of India Mumbai, IN
Union Bank of India, is an Indian government-owned bank under the ownership of Ministry of Finance with 120+ million customers
  •  Directing all operational aspects including distribution, customer service, human resources, administration and sales in accordance with the bank's objectives 
  •  Providing training, coaching, development and motivation for bank personnel 
  •  Developing forecasts, financial objectives and business plans 
  •  Assessing local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities 
  •  Developing forecasts, financial objectives and business plans 
  •  Locating areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities 
  •  Sharing knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs 
  •  Addressing customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly 
  •  Adhering to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws 
  •  Staying abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration 

Education

May 1978
Apr 1982
Graduate in Bachelor of Commerce in R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics
Mumbai

Certifications

2020
Certification on Cyber Security Foundation
CertiProf o-line course
2020
Terrorist Financing
Basel Institute on Governance
2020
Operational Analysis
Basel Institute on Governance
2020
ISO Management System Audit Techniques
Alison - Free Online Learning
2020
Blockchain Basics
Great Learning Academy
2020
Advanced Cyber Security_ Threats and Governance
Great Learning Academy
2021
ISO/IEC 27001 - Dynamics of ISMS
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
ISO 22301:2019 - Essentials of Bus.Cont.Mgt System
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Diploma in Cryptocurrency
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Diploma in Cost Accounting
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Diploma in Blockchain Technology and Applications
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
ISO 31000:2018 - Enterprise Risk Mgt Framework
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Digital and Cyber Security Awareness
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Diploma in Business Management
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Certified Information Sys. Security Prof. 2019
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Alison - Free Online Learning
2021
Database Security for Cyber Professionals
Alison - Free Online Learning

Achievements

2020
Operational Risk Manager
  •  Developed operational risk policies and standards for risk management for Trade Operations and Cash Management Operations at various intervals as per the Business requirements and Regulatory changes both for India and Outside locations.
  •  Implemented strategic plan to prevent, eliminate and mitigate operational risks for both Trade and Cash Operations including deep dive testing performed  on risk identification and assessment within business units.
  •  Developed strong relationship with key stakeholders and business partners by addressing issues/concerns in timely manner 
  • Played role of key secretary and advisory to  Chief Risk and Compliance Officer concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of control and governance arrangements. 
  •  Developed the annual audit program and coordinate internal audit activity to provide independent assurance across governance, business and operational risk, and legal compliance 


2007
Accountant - Business Development Manager
  •  Developed forecasts, financial objectives and business plans once every year or as per requirements to ensure smooth financial anticipatory results.
  •  Trained the staff members on business development strategies and commitment to meet with clientele needs.
  •  Suggestions and advisory made on multiple areas of improvement and propose corrective actions with clientele business vis a vis management expectations that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities 


Quote

"If people are doubting how far you'll go, go so far that you can't hear them anymore"

Michele Ruiz

Hobbies & Interests

  • Travelling
  • Professional Learnings
  • Maintaining network with Senior Professionals
  • Contributions in Professional Social Network
  • Training the new professionals in Risk Management

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Tamil
(Native)
Hindi
(Fluent)
Marathi
(Fluent)
Malayalam
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

Since I have completed more than 3 decades in Banking industry having experience both Business Development and Operational Risk Management I am keen to take up Consultancy or Advisory assignments from Banks OR job opportunities on Contract without any limitation on geographical locations

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