Abhinesh gupta
Summary
High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in development, implementation & transforming enterprise risk & resilience management programs. Offers 20+ years of leadership in the financial industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of accomplishment. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of project management and team leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asia Non-Financial Risk Head
Divisional Lead For Resiliency & Third-Party Risk
Hong Kong
01.2020 - Current
- Led, managed, governed & monitored the Non-Financial Risk including Operational, Technology, Third Party and Business Resiliency for the CS division in the Asia Pacific region
- Worked closely with the CS functions and Firm's Control groups to align the focus on the strategic objectives ensuring governance, risk controls, smooth business operations and providing strategic vision to the global Business Resiliency & Third Party Program
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff members, fostering a strong risk-aware culture within the organization.
- Increased stakeholder confidence through transparent communication regarding significant risks facing the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies, safeguarding company assets.
- Reduced operational risks by implementing comprehensive risk management policies and procedures.
- Evaluated third-party vendor risk profiles, minimizing potential supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.
- Continuously monitored emerging trends in risk management practices, incorporating innovative solutions into existing frameworks as needed.
- Streamlined reporting processes for increased efficiency in monitoring key risk indicators.
- Led a team of dedicated professionals in executing all aspects of the company''s overall risk strategy and vision.
- Mitigated financial losses through the development of a robust business continuity plan.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
COO Corporate Services & Site Lead
Morgan Stanley
India
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed the entire gamut of Corporate Services functions by driving multiple agendas, promoting consistencies, and overall prioritization based on global business and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
- Promoted a positive corporate culture by implementing employee engagement programs that recognized achievement and fostered collaboration among teams.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Head Business Continuity Management India
Morgan Stanley
India
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Lead business & technology resiliency program with coverage of domestic business, Global In-house Centers in India, and Offsite Delivery Centers in Asia in line with the global policies and local regulatory requirements.
- Developed comprehensive risk mitigation plans to maintain business continuity during unforeseen events or disruptions.
- Designed comprehensive business continuity plans to ensure uninterrupted operations during crisis situations.
- Spearheaded disaster recovery planning efforts, ensuring business continuity in case of unexpected system outages or data loss.
- Streamlined internal processes for incident response, leading to faster resolution times during unforeseen disruptions.
- Evaluated third-party vendors for their ability to support company''s resiliency requirements, mitigating potential supply chain risks.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging threats and trends affecting businesses, ensuring timely adaptation of strategies as needed.
- Directed cross-departmental teams in creating customized contingency plans for each functional area, improving overall organizational agility.
- Mentored junior team members in the field of business continuity management, contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce.
- Leveraged technology solutions to improve emergency response capabilities, enhancing overall organizational readiness.
- Managed recovery efforts following critical incidents, ensuring timely restoration of essential services while minimizing long-term impacts on the business operations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by aligning company policies with industry best practices and guidelines.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication of business continuity strategies and objectives.
- Minimized downtime during unexpected events by regularly updating and testing disaster recovery strategies.
- Established a culture of proactive risk management within the organization by promoting best practices in disaster prevention and mitigation.
- Conducted post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and areas requiring improvement in existing plans.
- Facilitated tabletop exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of business continuity plans, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of business continuity initiatives across the organization.
- Increased employee awareness on crisis management through regular training sessions and workshops, resulting in a more resilient workforce.
Head Business Continuity Planning
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
India
03.2008 - 07.2013
Consultant BCP
Wipro
India
10.2007 - 02.2008
Operational Risk & BCP
American Express, AMEX
India
11.2004 - 10.2007
Internal Audit
EBookers PLC
India
04.2002 - 10.2004
Executive Finance
Cox & Kings (I) Ltd, Franchisee
India
08.2000 - 04.2002
Skills
Risk Management
Resilience & Crisis Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
Business Management
Relationship Building
Team Leadership
Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Avoided multi-million dollars cost to the firm by developing and implementing a business and technology recovery strategy solution for India franchise.
- Led COVID19 Response, Recovery & Return to office .
- Developed an in-house outsourcing model , enabling the headcount and cost savings.
- Led merger of two active legal entities to mitigate the franchise risk.
- Developed and implemented vendor resiliency program for Offsite Delivery Centers in Asia to align with the firm standard.
- Anchored crisis management during many real events including 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks . Global, regional, and local recognition for leading Crises Management Team.
- Set-up regulatory and exchange technology infrastructure at BCP & DR site .
- Set-up of three new work area recovery centre (BCP sites) in India from scratch.
- Led development of a cross functional training program with an objective to raise awareness in employees on how front to back process works in Investment Bank. The program was replicated in many other in-house locations.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Academic Credentials
- Masters in Business Administration in Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Diploma in Information and System Management
- Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP)
Certification
Certified Business Continuity Planner by Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII)
Timeline
Asia Non-Financial Risk Head
Divisional Lead For Resiliency & Third-Party Risk
01.2020 - Current
COO Corporate Services & Site Lead
Morgan Stanley
04.2015 - 12.2019
Head Business Continuity Management India
Morgan Stanley
07.2013 - 03.2015
Head Business Continuity Planning
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch
03.2008 - 07.2013
Consultant BCP
Wipro
10.2007 - 02.2008
Operational Risk & BCP
American Express, AMEX
11.2004 - 10.2007
Internal Audit
EBookers PLC
04.2002 - 10.2004
Executive Finance
Cox & Kings (I) Ltd, Franchisee
08.2000 - 04.2002