Nyson Kaithavana

Managed the architecture and execution of the operational risk vision for UK
banking, ensuring rigorous alignment with PRA, FCA, and OCC regulatory
frameworks.
Spearheaded the modernization of risk data architecture and aggregation to
provide the Board and supervisors with high-fidelity, real-time insights.
Handled the design and implementation of enterprise-level data governance,
prioritizing data lineage, quality, and robust protection protocols.
Acted as the primary interface for executive reporting and regulatory
engagement, managing critical relationships with the OCC and other global
bodies.
Supported a firm-wide culture of data ownership and transparency, driving a
mindset of continuous operational improvement.
Lead Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) initiatives to lean out workflows,
eliminate redundancies, and bolster control environments

Executed comprehensive internal control and risk assessment audits for U.S.
banking institutions, ensuring robust oversight of financial operations.
Spearheaded the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) lifecycle, rigorously
testing key control effectiveness to mitigate operational exposure.
Managed material vendor risk assessments, ensuring strict adherence to
regulatory frameworks and outsourcing codes of conduct.
Orchestrated follow-up reviews and tracked finding closures, partnering with
business units to implement sustainable mitigation plans.
Identified and escalated critical risks and business interruptions stemming
from control gaps; performed root cause analysis to fortify the internal control
environment.
Authored high-level work papers and audit reports, providing senior leadership
with data-driven evaluations of risk management and business impact.

Managed risk and control assessments across Branch Banking and Treasury
operations, including Front, Middle, and Back Office functions.
Assisted departmental heads in formulating Annual Risk Management Plans,
RCSA, KRI frameworks, and IFC testing programs.
Ensured effective control implementation for trade booking, limit management,
and the settlement of treasury transactions.
Managed Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) testing, present findings
to business units and Group Operational Risk Management, and recommend
corrective actions.
Handled process and control gaps, propose Business Process Re-engineering
(BPR) solutions, and conduct periodic branch audits to ensure compliance.
Evaluated repetitive manual processes and recommend Robotic Process
Automation (RPA) opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
Conducted vendor risk assessments in line with RBI guidelines on outsourcing
governance and risk management for financial services.
Assisted mitigation plans by reviewing timelines, assigned actions, and
ownership across business units.
Supported identification of report risks, incidents, or business interruptions
arising from process or control design weaknesses and perform Root Cause
Analysis for incident resolution.
Prepared comprehensive workpapers and documentation for risk management
reviews and business impact analyses.
Developed and Risk Acceptance documentation, control governance
materials, ORMC/RMCB agendas, reports, and presentations.
Assisted digital transformation initiatives and ensure seamless implementation
of relevant projects across banking functions.

Responsible for the effective design and implementation of controls. Collaborated with Line 2 colleagues to determine optimal remediation strategies for significant data integrity issues within the Business Unit (BU). Supervised RCSA, KRI, and Incident Management activities, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Lead root cause analysis of issues and incidents, identifying and implementing appropriate control enhancements. Defined the objectives, scope, and approach for risk management reviews, and seek review and approval from the Group Risk Manager. Handled Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) control testing and present results to Group Operations Risk Management. Assisted Management Information System (MIS) data in line with professional standards to identify risks, assign risk ratings, and assess potential interruption scenarios. Reviewed timelines, action plans, and ownership assignments, participating as needed in the development of mitigation plans across GBS departments. Identified risks or potential business interruptions arising from process or control design deficiencies, ensuring timely escalation and reporting. Prepared comprehensive working papers documenting risk management activities and business impact analyses. Maintained the risk register and business impact analysis (BIA) documents, monitoring adherence to relevant standards and processes across GBS departments. Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by facilitating structured and periodic reporting of key risks, risk ratings, mitigation plans, and related updates

Executed control activities during audits of Treasury & Trade Finance,
Central Payments, and Wholesale Banking operations to ensure effective risk
mitigation.
Maintained a robust business and fraud prevention environment by conducting
field audits in line with pre-defined audit plans developed in coordination with
Operations, Risk, and Audit teams.
Lead and drive the continuous enhancement of the business control
framework through data-driven insights, analysis, and reporting.
Monitored Treasury and Investment credit and market risks in accordance with
established policies and approved exposure limits.
Implemented operational risk frameworks with a comprehensive understanding
of process flows, risks, and key controls.
Ensured all risks are accurately profiled and captured within the Risk Control
Self-Assessment (RCSA) and promptly updated following any risk events.
Assisted updates to policies, operating manuals, and procedures to ensure
alignment with the latest regulatory standards.
Managed Key Risk and Performance Indicators and performed ongoing
assessments to identify adverse trends and potential control deficiencies.
Analyzed internal and external operational risk incidents to recommend and
implement new preventive and detective controls.
Managed business process re-engineering initiatives and identify opportunities
for robotic process automation (RPA) and digital transformation.
Collaborated closely with Business and IT Development teams to manage
Change Requests (CRs), Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), and
monitor implementation progress.

Key responsibilities includes Trade support with Front, Middle & Back office
for FX, MM & Derivatives trades.
Managed Complete replacement of existing Reuters Kondor Treasury system
to Finacle Treasury System Project
Handled Administration & Authorization FX, MM & Derivatives payments
through SWIFT and UAEFTS.
Monitored the Counterparty, Country limits reports.
Hands on experience with Reuters, Bloomberg, Autobahn-Fx, Barx, 360T,
Flexcube, Finacle, T24, SWIFT and Central Bank UAEFTS-3 Platforms.
Reported the profitability of trader portfolio on daily basis and evaluate
realized/unrealized P&L.
Reconciled the daily trades captured in the Treasury system with Reuters &
other online trading platforms.
Performed daily reset fixing process and market data update for all IRD and FX
indices.
Supervised and check Counterparty, liquidity, country exposure and Basel II
Reports.
Monitored cash flows & arrange Nostro funding, Central Bank weekly reserve
reconciliation, BRF, MTM & ALM reports.
Involved in the UAEFTS-3 migration project & liaise with Central Bank for
deployment update.
Involved in the complete replacement of Reuters to Finacle New Treasury
system implementation Project and Banking Vision to T24 core banking
system implementation project.
Managed Static Data Management, Settlement systems & Product Setups.
Handled significant audit findings with the department and develop action
plans to implement the recommendations.
Conducted six sigma projects and Re-engineer the existing business process
to establish process improvements.

Key responsibilities included trade support, verification, Payments and
settlements etc.
Hands on experience with Business Objects; Flexcube- Retail, Corporate and
Database system.
Liaised with Front office on trading, position and settlement module.
Handled the process of inter-branch reconciliation & all activities related to
Currency Position and Reporting.
Performed Message Management related to swift confirmations and Non
Receipts.
Handled Static Data Management.
Assisted Administration of Forex: Inward / out ward remittance.
Handled the Interest Rate Swap (IRS) Cross Currency Swap (CCS) deals &
payments.
Monitored the cash flows and arranges Nostro funding.
Supported settlement of equity deals through Clearstream and Euroclear
system.

• Started my career with ICICI RAPG team as a management trainee and held
several responsibilities across the bank including account services, Credit
underwriting, credit approvals & workflow management