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Vishal Thakkar is listed as Chief Risk Officer at the Options Clearing Corporation at OCC, based in Greater Chicago Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at theocc.com, phone signal with area code 312, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Vishal Thakkar.
Vishal Thakkar previously worked as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Occ and Managing Director, Enterprise Risk Management at Occ. Vishal Thakkar holds Bs, Information Systems from Depaul University.
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A senior Financial Services leader with over 20 years of experience leading risk management, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, cyber security, and internal auditing functions. Throughout my career I have frequently been charged with leading new initiatives to take the company or department beyond the bounds of current activities or systems. As a business leader who knows how to lead from principle and respect-based influence bringing a mix of experience, domain knowledge, and sound judgment, I am able to move fluidly from the big picture to details supporting delivery of complex cross-functional initiatives. I have held numerous leadership positions in risk management, compliance, and internal audit in the financial services and energy industries. Most recently as Chief Risk Officer at OCC, I oversee the teams responsible for Operational Risk, Third-Party Risk, Model Risk, Financial Risk Oversight, and Data Governance at the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. I am known for my ability to identify emerging risks, assess their potential impact, and devise proactive solutions to mitigate them. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, I am committed to fostering a culture of risk awareness and compliance within organizations. My leadership and dedication have earned me recognition as a trusted advisor in the fields of risk management, compliance, and internal audit. I have a proven track record of identifying and mentoring future leaders and have the ability to recruit and retain talent. Other skills and abilities include prioritization, communication, cross-functional coordination and collaboration, strategic thinking, driven, insightful, and delivery-focused.To reach me please send an email to vthakka1@gmail.com
Listed skills include Sarbanes Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Auditing, Business Process Improvement, and 29 others.
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Chicago, Illinois, Us
Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a robust risk management framework that safeguards the organization, ensures compliance with regulations, and contributes to its long-term success and stability. Play a critical role within the organization by overseeing the management of risks and ensuring that the business operates within acceptable parameters.
Chicago, Illinois, Us
Led OCC's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team (including Operational Risk and Third-Party Risk) within OCC to systematically identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks that may affect the achievement of the organization's strategic objectives.
Chicago, Illinois, Us
Established a line 1.5 GRC team within OCC's Financial Risk Management function with primary purpose to safeguard the organization by managing risks, ensuring compliance, promoting ethical conduct, and fostering effective governance practices. This was a special assignment that I was tasked with by OCC's Chairman and CEO; completed objectives one-year ahead of schedule.
Chicago, Illinois, Us
Provided strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for all IT auditing activities. The primary objective was to ensure the organization's information technology systems, processes, and controls are secure, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Played a key leadership position within OCC's internal audit function and reported to the Chief Audit Executive.
Atlanta, Ga, Us
Directed a team with 11 staff in three locations and budget over $1.2M for an $8 billion Fortune 500 Energy Company. Responsible for company-wide Sarbanes-Oxley 404 efforts, risk-based integrated audits, consultative reviews, and regulatory compliance reviews. Conduct sensitive and confidential investigations, and advise the Ethics and Audit Committee as required.
Naperville, Il, Us
Managed multiple IT and integrated audits concurrently. Responsible for compliance reviews for outside regulatory agencies such as FERC, ICC, and PHMSA. Grew the IT audit function from a staff of one to four. This expansion won an accolade from the IIA during the Quality Assurance Review of the department. Played a significant role in the integration of the internal audit function resulting from the merger of AGL and Nicor Inc. The integration required combining three separate audit groups.
Naperville, Il, Us
Created new risk department for Nicor National; a 300-million-dollar retail subsidiary of Nicor Inc. Managed the predictive gas-use model used to sell the Guaranteed Billing Program to customers. This was a critical model because the Guaranteed Billing Program generated approximately $250 million in revenue, annually. Hedged customer cancellation risk via put options to minimize downside risk posed to the company. Provided monthly position reports to the Risk Committee.
Naperville, Il, Us
Led IT audit project planning, created audit programs, and conducted fieldwork. Participated in the annual IT risk assessment process. Led the design phase of Sarbanes-Oxley during the company-wide roll out for IT Controls.
Dublin 2, Ie
Recognized as one of the top ten performers in Chicago out of a pool of 500 consultants. Participated in two complete global SAP implementations at large manufacturing companies.
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Vishal Thakkar works for OCC.
Vishal Thakkar is listed as Chief Risk Officer at the Options Clearing Corporation at OCC.
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @theocc.com for Vishal Thakkar at OCC.
AeroLeads has found 1 phone signal(s) with area code 312 for Vishal Thakkar at OCC.
Vishal Thakkar is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States while working with OCC.
Vishal Thakkar has worked for Occ, Southern Company Gas, Nicor Gas, and Accenture.
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Vishal Thakkar holds Bs, Information Systems from Depaul University.
Vishal Thakkar is listed with skills including Sarbanes Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Auditing, Business Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Process Improvement, and It Audit.
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