Headline

Risk, Data & AI Governance Leader | BFSI Transformation Expert | PMP® | Driving Regulatory Compliance, Analytics, MDM & Enterprise Data Strategy | Driving Data Quality & Innovation | AI/ML & Compliance Transformation

About

I am a senior consulting leader with over 18 years of experience delivering large‑scale transformation programmes for global financial institutions. My work sits at the intersection of regulation, data, risk, and emerging technologies, helping clients navigate regulatory complexity while modernizing enterprise data and AI capabilities. With deep expertise across BCBS‑239, Data Governance, Data Quality Management, ESG and Climate Risk, and enterprise MDM, I have led complex multi‑jurisdictional engagements that materially improved regulatory outcomes strengthening data integrity, reducing supervisory findings, and accelerating decision‑making across risk and finance functions. I bring strong credentials in AI Governance, Responsible AI, Generative and Agentic AI, and advanced analytics, enabling clients to embed intelligent automation and predictive insights into compliance, risk, and operational processes. My experience includes the design and implementation of governance models that allow innovation at scale while meeting supervisory and ethical expectations. As a trusted advisor to CROs, CDOs, and CFOs, I have led multi‑million‑dollar global portfolios and cross‑functional teams across the US, UK, Europe, and APAC. I am known for building high‑performing consulting teams, mentoring future leaders, and driving collaborative execution across client business, risk, and technology organisations. My career across firms such as EY, UBS, and Credit Suisse reflects a consistent ability to deliver measurable outcomes, deepen client trust, and contribute to the long‑term growth of consulting practices through thought leadership and sustained client impact.

Location

Pune Division

Work experience

Manager in Business Consulting Risk at Ernst & Young LLP, Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, AI & Data Governance Consulting Manager. Key Roles & Responsibilities • Lead enterprise AI-driven Data Governance strategy, operating model, and transformation initiatives across Banking and Financial Services. • Design and implement Critical Data Element (CDE), Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Master Data Management, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks. • Architect Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), and LLM-enabled governance solutions with Human-in-the-Loop controls. • Establish enterprise governance policies, standards, business glossary, metadata repository, data catalog, ownership, stewardship, and approval workflows. • Drive Data Quality governance by defining rules, controls, KPIs, KRIs, scorecards, issue management, remediation, and continuous monitoring across Completeness, Accuracy, Validity, Uniqueness, Integrity, and Timeliness. • Deliver end-to-end lineage, impact analysis, regulatory mapping, audit traceability, version management, maker-checker approvals, and evidence management. • Ensure compliance with BCBS 239, Basel, RBI, DPDP, Model Risk Management, Privacy, and enterprise regulatory requirements. • Develop executive dashboards, governance scorecards, KPI/KRI reporting, Board presentations, and audit-ready evidence packs. • Partner with CDO, CRO, CIO, business leaders, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Technology, and regulators to align governance with strategic objectives. • Lead enterprise delivery using Agile and DevSecOps while collaborating with Data Engineering, Cloud, Security, and Architecture teams. • Oversee platform architecture, security, RBAC, metadata lifecycle, backup & recovery, operational governance, and production support. • Mentor multidisciplinary consulting teams, manage large transformation programs, govern budgets, risks, quality, stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery of scalable AI-enabled Data Governance solutions.

Associate Director at UBS, Jul 2020 - Jan 2021 · 7 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, • Supported the implementation of a real-time data lineage tool to ensure compliance with BCBS 239 regulations. • Collaborated with stakeholders to document the bank's data flow, aligning with Data Management Office methodology. • Engaged with cross-functional teams to define the bank's data language and maintain data integrity.

Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse, Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo, Pune, Maharashtra, India, • Acted as the Designated Release and Change Manager, collaborating with IT and Credit Risk teams for successful system releases. • Ensured compliance with RDAR assessments by preparing checklists and gathering necessary artifacts for multiple projects. • Led the EMAX project, focusing on data visualization and machine learning tools like R, Python, and Tableau. • Successfully managed six quarterly releases since July 2018 with minimal post-production issues, enhancing operational efficiency.

Lead Business Analyst at Credit Suisse, Jun 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos, Pune Area, India, • Led the FARR Reconciliation Project across Europe, APAC, and US Regulators, built and optimized the reconciliation process on Tactical Platform Oracle and migrating to Strategic platform IntelliMatch. • Successfully optimized reconciliation timelines from 90 days to Twice in 15 days with 75% cost and resources saving. • Conducted comprehensive data analysis to monitor project milestones, risks, and financial management, ensuring effective change management for process improvement. • Developed critical documentation, including BRDs and SOPs, while employing data transformation techniques to enhance data quality and accuracy.

Information Technology Business Analyst at OnDemand Agility Software Pvt Ltd, Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos, Pune, • Developed and executed PL/SQL scripts, including DDL, DML, and stored procedures to enhance database functionality. • Processed and transformed data files into an ORACLE database, ensuring alignment with business requirements. • Conducted data mapping and reconciliation between Finance and Risk systems, significantly improving accuracy in reporting.

Process Specialist at Infosys BPO, Dec 2010 - Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area, • Collaborated with stakeholders to understand project scope and customer expectations, ensuring alignment before design work commenced. • Designed and implemented a comprehensive database for Customized Business Intelligence Reports, enhancing reporting capabilities for a leading CPG/FMCG client. • Led a team of analysts in delivering business reporting projects, fostering collaboration and information sharing to meet diverse deliverables.

Data Analyst at eClerx Services Ltd., Sep 2008 - Nov 2010 · 2 y 2 mo, Pune

MIS Executive at Adecco India, Feb 2008 - Aug 2009 · 1 y 6 mo, Pune, Worked with Idea Cellular Ltd. In Finance/ Collections Department as Data Analyst/ MIS Executive

MIS Trainee/ Data Analyst at Adecco India, Sep 2007 - Feb 2008 · 5 mo, Pune, Worked with Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd. In Finance/ Collections Department as Data Analyst/ MIS Executive

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General, MIT Distance Learning Education

B.Sc., Mathematics, Physics,Computer Science, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University