Core Capabilities
Operational leadership across governance,
risk, payments and service
Operational leadership across
governance and risk
This is the complete capability view across enterprise operations leadership, governance, operational risk & resilience, payments modernisation, outsourcing oversight, and regulated service delivery.
Regulatory governance
Operational risk
Payments modernisation
Outsourcing & TPRM
BCM & resilience
Trade finance ops
Client servicing
AI/automation governance
What I’m trusted with
Running regulated operations with clear control evidence, disciplined escalation governance, and audit-ready execution.
How I deliver change
BAU-safe transformation: readiness, governance, cutover discipline, and post-go-live stabilisation.
How I manage risk
RCSA/KRIs, incident governance, RCA quality, action closure discipline, and resilience testing.
How I improve outcomes
Queue decongestion, service governance, complaint root causes, playbooks, and coaching systems that stick.
Capability Map
Open any area to see what I’ve led and how I run governance, controls, and execution.
Enterprise Operations Leadership
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- End-to-end operating model design across business/product lines.
- Process governance, decongestion, service excellence, and measurable outcomes.
- Senior escalation and complaints governance (CEO Office / senior management / regulators).
- Management forums: decision-making cadence, accountability, conduct and outcomes.
Regulatory Governance & Reporting
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- Operational implementation of regulatory change and controls.
- Audit & examiner engagement; evidence-based control discipline.
- Policy adherence embedded into process notes / operational guidance.
- Remediation governance with clear owners, dates, and closure evidence.
Operational Risk (RCSA / KRIs / Incidents)
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- RCSA design and execution; KRI frameworks and risk reporting rhythm.
- Incident management, root-cause governance, corrective action tracking.
- Control testing, issue remediation discipline, and audit-ready evidence.
- Coaching and playbooks to prevent repeat events.
Payments, Clearing & Settlements
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- Payments operations modernisation with governance-first delivery.
- ISO 20022 readiness mindset; operational readiness and control uplift.
- STP uplift and service stability (BAU-safe change).
- Security uplift for internet banking transfers/payments (Bio Quest integration).
AML/KYC Ops Governance
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- KYC operations governance and control partnering.
- Operational support to monitoring programmes (governance lens).
- Process discipline to protect regulatory posture and customer experience.
Outsourcing / Third Party Risk Management
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- SLA/KPI/KRI design and performance governance.
- Vendor oversight, onsite reviews, controls testing, and escalation routes.
- Cost governance, resilience testing, and exit planning discipline.
BCM / Crisis & Resilience
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- BCP coordination; scenario testing and readiness governance.
- Crisis / incident communications readiness and response rhythm.
- Resilience is measured, not assumed.
Trade Finance Operations
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- Trade operations governance, process controls, and service discipline.
- Operational input and readiness alignment for digital registry initiatives.
Wealth & Client Servicing Ops
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- Private banking / wealth operations support with controls and service discipline.
- Client experience governance and high-stakes issue resolution.
Digital / Automation / AI Governance
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- Automation-minded operating design (controls first, not bolted-on).
- AI governance participation and risk-first adoption principles.
- Dashboards, tracking rhythm and measurable operational transparency.
My operating stance
Controls are designed, not bolted on
Process flow, evidence, and ownership are aligned early — so audits and regulatory reviews become predictable,
and operations remains stable under scrutiny.
Resilience is measurable
BCM testing, incident response, KRIs and clear escalation routes ensure we learn quickly and reduce repeat issues.
Transformation is owned end-to-end
From requirements to cutover to BAU stabilisation — with risk, compliance and technology aligned to protect customers.
Execution is calm, not dramatic
Clear cadence, structured forums, measurable outcomes — so the organisation gains confidence and control rather than noise.
Want the fastest view of role fit?
For COO / Head of Operations roles in BFSI or FinTech, the quickest next step is a confidential recruiter note. I respond quickly and keep discussions discreet.