Simanta Kumar GOGOI
Summary
Tenacious Operational Risk Analyst successfully develops and maintains comprehensive processes to identify and reduce operational risk across business units. Collaborates with functional leaders and subject matter experts to drive initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Analyzes operational policies and procedures to align improvement to performance shortfalls. Technically-sound with 16 years of experience identifying key problem drivers and reinforcing operational procedures with internal controls. Employs strong process management and process improvement skills to handle multiple priorities and deliver quality results within tight deadlines. Skilled in using rigorous logic and strategic methods to derive analytical insights from data. Results-driven specialist bringing proven skills in administering operational risk management programs. Effective in training team members to proactively identify and highlight potential risks. Dedicated to long-term risk management by building strong internal protocols and instilling culture of responsibility and attentiveness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Risk Management Specialist
Societe Generale
12.2016 - Current
- Work in co-ordination with Group Project and Asia Project team to successfully roll-out HR Cruise Project in Asia.
- Enhanced operational risk management by implementing efficient processes and controls.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for a comprehensive approach to risk management.
- Collaborated with senior leadership in devising effective business continuity plans, safeguarding company interests during crises situations.
- Performed regular audits of internal controls and procedures, identifying areas for improvement in overall risk mitigation strategies.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide risk appetite statements, establishing clear guidelines for acceptable levels of risk-taking in pursuit of business objectives.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on contract negotiations to minimize contractual risks associated with vendor agreements or strategic partnerships.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by proactively addressing any identified gaps in policy adherence or documentation standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address identified risks, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered timely and accurate reporting on key risk metrics to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making processes at the highest level.
- Identified key risks and mitigating factors in HR process.
- Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight to operational risk management activities.
- Developed risk assessment matrices and templates to increase visibility of risks and facilitate decision making.
- Played a crucial role in incident response planning, minimizing business disruptions caused by unforeseen events.
Assistant Manager - PMO
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing standardized processes and tools across multiple teams.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Championed best-practice methodologies within the PMO, fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed a strong understanding of departmental needs, translating them into actionable plans aligned with available resources.
- Increased transparency in financial data, providing detailed and accurate budget reports to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall budget performance.
- Established clear communication channels between finance team members and other departments to ensure accurate information flow during the budgeting process.
- Checked key performance indicator reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Worked with human resources to assess labor patterns and hiring requirements.
Senior Analyst - Project Co-ordinator
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement plans.
- Established long-lasting connections with new clientele by utilizing effective rapport-building techniques during initial interactions.
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Spearheaded change management efforts, minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations during system upgrades or migrations.
- Improved system availability and performance with proactive incident management.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process refinement and implementing best practices in service management.
- Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
Process Executive (Subject Matter Expert)
Deutsche Bank Group
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent process execution.
- Optimized operations, analyzed bottlenecks, and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed process documentation to maintain standardization and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Trained team members on new processes to ensure seamless adoption and maintain operational excellence.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to align expectations, gather requirements, and provide updates on project progress.
- Settlements of Futures and Options trades of various clients and brokers.
- Experienced in handling high profile brokers like Societe Generale, Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, TFS
- Derivatives, Kyte Broking London, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan etc. .
Process Associate
HCL Technologies, Capital Market Services
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Performed quality assurance checks on transactions and account actions to assess compliance with relevant regulations.
- Adhered to all deadlines, managing time effectively to complete tasks within designated timeframes.
- Provided exceptional advisory service when interacting with Middle office or counterparty during process execution tasks.
- Implemented continuous improvement metrics to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues and supervisors to resolve issues promptly and accurately.
- Handled high volumes of incoming work requests professionally while maintaining excellent organization.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows to drive current and future processes.
Education
Executive Certification in AML And CTF - Regulatory
HKU Space
Hong Kong SAR05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Bengaluru University
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India05.2007
Skills
- Operational risk management
- Data Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Account Reconciliation
- Budget Planning
- Incident Management
- ITIL framework knowledge
- Business Process Analysis
- IT risk management
- Problem Management
- User Acceptance Testing
- Project Management
Certification
- ITIL V3 Foundation, EXIN - August 2012
Timeline
Operational Risk Management Specialist
Societe Generale
12.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager - PMO
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
01.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Analyst - Project Co-ordinator
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
01.2010 - 12.2013
Process Executive (Subject Matter Expert)
Deutsche Bank Group
05.2008 - 12.2009
Process Associate
HCL Technologies, Capital Market Services
07.2007 - 05.2008
Executive Certification in AML And CTF - Regulatory
HKU Space
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Bengaluru University
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