Senior Vendor Risk Management/ Senior Operational Risk Management - Onity Group Inc. (formerly Ocwen Financial Corporation) - Bangalore, India
(2023-06)
- Managed vendor risk assessments by systematically analyzing contracts, due diligence documentation, invoices, scorecards, and supplementary records.
- Confirmed vendor adherence to established enterprise policies, contractual terms, and applicable regulations.
- Verified the correctness of invoices and evaluated vendor performance relative to Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets.
- Undertook Information Security due diligence, closely examining cybersecurity safeguards including access protocols, data privacy measures, incident response capabilities, and vulnerability management practices.
- Inspected security governance structures, policies, and procedures to identify gaps in controls and residual risk exposures.
- Assessed vendor protocols for managing confidential and regulated data.
- Authored vendor risk ratings, detailed assessment findings, and executive summaries for management review.
- Determined risks, directed remediation efforts, and monitored the closure of identified issues.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with business stakeholders, Vendor Relationship Owners, and Information Security teams.
- Refined vendor risk assessment methodologies and actively supported continuous improvement efforts.
- Executed comprehensive third-party vendor risk assessments and associated due diligence reviews.
- Evaluated control effectiveness, regulatory compliance, information security posture, and contractual requirements.
- Performed operational risk evaluations, Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), and control gap assessments.
- Developed, maintained, tested, and approved Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
- Supported internal audit processes, issue resolution, and the tracking of corrective actions.
- Identified areas for process improvement, operational risks, and potential business continuity disruptions.
- Prepared risk summaries, analytical dashboards, and presentation decks for leadership.
- Collaborated with cross-functional partners to strengthen enterprise risk management and resilience capabilities.
- Led the advancement of VRM, BCM, and Operational Risk Management programs through continuous improvement strategies.
Sr. Analyst - Goldman Sachs Services Private Limited - Bengaluru, India
(2013-07 - 2014-03)
- Facilitated vendor onboarding onto the GS portal.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and Risk partners to ensure all vendor due diligence adhered to vendor management policies.
- Provided advisory support to the E-Sourcing team on vendor management matters.
- Chaired meetings with suppliers to negotiate and conduct sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
- Assisted in selecting suppliers from the suggested list.
- Educated Divisional Management Teams and Vendor Relationship Owners on vendor management policies and practices.
- Managed procurement operations, catalogue management and administration, and procurement of goods and services from various sources.
- Utilized the Ariba platform to raise Purchase Requisitions and create Purchase Orders for all Tenon Facility Management activities.
Business Operations Support - IBM Research India Pvt Ltd (Manpower India Pvt Ltd) - Bengaluru, India
(2011-07 - 2012-01)
- Supported senior leadership by expertly managing the VP's calendar, travel, meetings, and executive communications.
- Streamlined procurement leadership meetings by preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and following up on action items.
- Generated essential executive reports, dashboards, presentations, and business updates for senior decision-makers.
- Fostered effective collaboration and communication among sourcing, supplier management, finance, legal, and operations teams.
- Monitored procurement performance indicators and supported governance frameworks, business reviews, and strategic planning efforts.
- Drove operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting related initiatives.
Marketing Head Logistic & procurement / Executive Administration - Viva Nautica - Bengaluru, India
(2010-06 - 2011-06)
- Directed marketing, logistics, procurement, and administrative operations to foster business growth and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement planning, and supply chain activities to optimize costs and service quality.
- Oversaw procurement budgets and implemented cost-saving initiatives.
- Conducted market analysis to identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Managed executive calendars, meetings, and appointments.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting.
- Prepared presentations, reports, and essential meeting materials.
- Ensured the timely completion of administrative and coordination tasks.
