Ashwani Giri

I manage ICB CDO team to deliver firm-wide data priorities and remain audit ready for Data related policies, standards, guidance's and regulation applicable to Chase UK and Rest of EU through risk solutions and remediation planning.
My role impacts adoption of firm-wide requirements, identification/assessment of risks around overall data landscape and development/execution of data control frameworks throughout the data delivery journey (Usage, Quality, Storage, Privacy & Protection as well as Retention & Destruction) to ensure the full adherence to Internal Standards and BCBS239 requirements where applicable as well as support annual self-assessment process.
I manage Data Risk Governance Council as well as Data Risk and Privacy Forum's agenda setting, content coordination and preparation of meeting packs, action items follow-ups as well as perform deep dives and gap analysis for data issues and maintain extensive documentation which can be leveraged as artifact.
I manage Metadata management requirements by creating, maintaining and leveraging a single, trusted, shareable view of the truth to ensure meta data is of high quality and fit for purpose.
I drive metadata identification and validation to ensure completeness of subsequent requirements including data lineage where the point of data element creation (system of record) and the point where it is consumed by business users (trusted data sources) is clearly defined and documents in the data platforms.
I regularly sync up with business stakeholders to identify areas of opportunities around Data Risk Pillars including Data Architecture and Data Engineering as well as all internal and external stakeholders for reviews/audits for the Line of Business.
I am a trusted partner to enable LOB CDO to ensure that Data initiatives are fully integrated with the strategic-planning process, including leadership commitment and resource allocation.

I was accountable for building, managing and delivering internal Data controls around Critical Data Elements, Data Quality and Lineage Solutions, Enterprise Reference Data including supporting identification of Authoritative Data Sources in partnership with Data Architecture Core teams.
My role contributed to the success of HR Business to inventorise and manage their Reference Data, Cataloging and record assets to achieve controlled business outcomes and support strategic decisions throughout Data Lifecycle.
My role also supported internal Data and record management forums/Council reporting requirements through Exec Summaries and Dashboards within the Group along with contributed the development of the Data Risk framework and finalized the process for horizon scanning.
Contributed to OKRs development and supported planning/execution which included targeted reviews based on current and likely risks to meet internal guidance on emerging Data and information risks.
Maintained awareness for the direct reports around business structures/process /change /volume change & other Business function dynamics to ensure capacity matches evolving business demands.

 This is a key role within the Chief Security Office, Chief Controls Office.
 Responsible for supporting an effective internal programme to ensure that Barclays is seen by global regulators to be meeting or exceeding their expectations for the effectiveness and responsiveness of our Cyber Security controls.
 Meeting all regulatory obligations that apply via our direct engagement with the regulators, and also via external auditors and external clients.
 Supporting the delivery of the agreed strategy for CSO regulatory, external audit and client engagement globally Support a virtual team of global contacts to support in-country regulatory relations and activity Tracks progress of all activity associated with commitments made to regulators and clients, ensuring there is a clear plan for delivery and escalating issues as needed to the line manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Control Assurance Testing (CAT)

*Support both client and product segments, with the support of the controls testing and assurance team and MI team.
*Conduct Assurance Testing that controls are appropriate and tailored to CB clients, products and risk appetite.
*Continuous Risk and Control testing and assurance process, supporting the business to achieve and sustain a satisfactory risk profile.
* Assist in the implementation of a consistent and robust internal control assurance mechanism for in-scope key risks for Barclays Corporate Banking Oversight & Control team.
* Undertake checks of key activities carried out in origination team and undertake audits of related systems to identify deficiencies.
* Fulfillment of sample controls and checks in accordance with agreed Procedures.
* Assist in preparation of detailed plans before commencement of each testing cycle
* Execution of some controls mirroring SOX and BASEL control responsibilities, including achievement of data quality and conformance standards
* Responsible for fulfillment of a number of the Operational Rigor monitoring activities and maintenance of standards for the team in accordance with the procedures
* Realization of controls and checks in accordance with requirements
* Manage/undertake repair or remediation in order to meet required Rigor standards
* Assist team members in managing the testing cycle.
* Completing regular audit checks for KYC and Onboarding managers on Customer Gateway.
* Engagement with stakeholders, collation of required preliminary information/ data, performing analysis to plan and execute the reviews more effectively and efficiently
* Written and verbal communication with Origination for deficiency and observations, backing up these deficiencies with reasons when challenged
* Drawing inferences, and making recommendations to remediate control gaps.
* Breaches and Complaints monitoring.
* Product Monitoring. (MOF/CASS/MASS)
* Process/Script Testing.

Regulatory Reporting/ ORAC Access Management/ Work Planner Management

*Provide trends, insights and activity update on our business area. Comment on the open actions owned from 1-3 LOD. Volumes and analysis for risk events, complaints, refunds, GoGW& sundry losses.
* ORAC Access Management - Once the ORAC access request has been submitted by the requestor CB CCO will conduct an initial review to see if the request has been submitted correctly and then will approve or reject with further guidance.
* Manage a Work planner for all CB CCO colleagues which includes Holiday records, Leave approvals as well as Absence management.

Designation:- Credit

An individual contributor role requires Annual Review report preparation.
•Provide high-quality credit processing support to Credit Managers by completion of Annual review reports within the stipulated Time frame.
•Act as a

Ø Supporting GE consumer Finance’s Debt Management and Recovery (Operations) team for retail consumer Finance clients which include leading retail stores;
Lowe’s
Dillard’s
Amazon.com

Ø Educating customers about the impact of payment and non-payment.
Ø Educating customers about Credit bureau reporting as and when required.
Ø Using various Debt Management offers and scheme post identifying and discussing appropriate options to pay the pending debt.
Ø Responsible for up selling lucrative plans to customers in order to make sure
Recovery doesn’t suffer due to their decreased paying capacity.
Ø Educating Customers about Promotional offers and their benefits.
Ø Taking appropriate action in case of Consumer complaints and help them in resolving/Escalating it through right channels.