Executive Overview
With over 34 years of extensive experience in the banking sector, I am a seasoned professional adept in risk management practices. My career spans key roles including Group Chief Risk Officer at Jio Financial Services Ltd., Chief Risk Officer at Bank of Baroda, and leadership positions at HDFC Bank as Group Head and L&T Financial Services as Group CRO and Group Head Compliance.I bring a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, specializing in credit risk, market risk, and operational risk management. Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in enhancing organizational performance and have played a pivotal role as a core member of senior management teams. My skills in fostering effective relationships enable me to strengthen coordination among the first, second, and third lines of defense, thereby significantly improving risk management practices. My comprehensive experience encompasses diverse sectors within the Indian banking landscape, having managed risk across retail and corporate banking segments which include mortgages loans, retail loans - PL, AL, Tractor Loans, Education Loans, micro loans and corporate credits.Known for my strategic insights and proficiency in credit underwriting, I have successfully navigated complex credit negotiations and settlements, underscoring my ability to deliver tangible results in challenging environments.
Career Timeline
- YES BANKCurrentApr 2026–Present· 5 mos
- Chief Risk OfficerCurrentApr 2026–Present
- May 2024–Mar 2026· 1 yr 10 mos
- Chief Risk Officer, GroupMay 2024–Mar 2026
- Nov 2021–Apr 2024· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Risk OfficerNov 2021–Apr 2024
- Apr 2020–Dec 2021· 1 yr 8 mos
- Joint Head - Wholesale Credit RiskApr 2020–Dec 2021
- Oct 2017–Apr 2020· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Risk Officer, GroupOct 2017–Apr 2020
- Feb 2006–Oct 2017· 11 yrs 8 mos
- Executive Vice PresidentFeb 2006–Oct 2017
- Jun 2001–Feb 2006· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Manager, Information TechnologyJun 2001–Feb 2006
- Jul 2000–Jun 2001· 11 mos
- Senior Officer, Risk ManagementJul 2000–Jun 2001
- Jul 1999–Jun 2000· 11 mos
- Senior Officer, Risk ManagementJul 1999–Jun 2000
- Sep 1997–Jun 1999· 1 yr 9 mos
- Assistant Manager, Information TechnologySep 1997–Jun 1999
- 1996–Aug 1997· 1 yr 7 mos
- Assistant Manager1996–Aug 1997
Education
ACA, CFA
Business
Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum