I am an accomplished and results-oriented executive with extensive banking and insurance industry experience in governance, risk & compliance, product management and also in managing strategic initiatives. I have led the development and operationalisation of assurance and governance frameworks in large organisations. I am proficient at using analytical skills to review and enhance internal controls and processes. I have mitigated risks, strengthened controls and streamlined operational processes to ensure customer centricity. I am also experienced in creating and mentoring cross-functional insurance teams through participative leadership approach.Besides work, I love pandering to my wanderlust by taking every opportunity to travel to different countries (over 36 so far and counting...) to explore new cultures & cuisines!I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience and have conducted workshops, presented case studies and led panel discussions in over a dozen international seminars and conferences.# Experienced in Governance, Assurance, Risk Assessment and Mitigation.# Highly skilled at enhancing Internal Controls and Operational Processes# Experienced in supporting Regulatory Changes and in Regulatory Compliance.# External & Internal Stakeholder Management experience.# Extensive Product Development and Program Management experience in both Banking and Insurance industries.# Strong Strategy Development & Implementation experience.# Extensive Business Development, Sales Team Management and Relationship Management experience. # Significant experience of creating and managing Business Units with overall topline & bottom-line responsibilities# Vast exposure in areas of Wealth Management (Mass Affluent & Private Banking segments).Expertise: Risk & Compliance, Governance, Assurance, Policies & Procedures Development, Internal Controls Augmentation, Operational Process Improvement, Life & General Insurance, Retail Banking, Product Management, Program & Project Management, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Business Analytics, Partnership Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Strategy Development, Transformation & Change Management, Business Development, Distribution & Sales, Team Building and Leadership, Institutional Sales, Establishing & Managing Distribution Channels, Revenue and Profit Growth
Listed skills include Relationship Management, Banking, Team Management, Portfolio Management, and 46 others.