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Mohan Patnaik

Mohan Patnaik

Kuwait,City

Summary

Seasoned expert in enterprise risk management with over 18 years of experience, specializing in leadership roles within Business Continuity & Resilience and Operational Risk Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Technology Risk Management, Third-party Risk Assessments, Crisis Management Planning, Health and Safety Governance, and Emergency Response Management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager – BCM -Enterprise Risk Management

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
Kuwait
12.2022 - Current
  • Facilitating RCSAs to evaluate control design and operational efficiency, and identifying gaps.
  • Conducting risk-based reviews to assess key operational and technology continuity risks.
  • Ensuring comprehensive BIA and effective continuity controls for each critical business function.
  • Managing business continuity, IT disaster recovery, and operational risk across Kuwait and the UAE..
  • Providing BC-DR advisory support to the First Line of Defense in various business functions.
  • Maintaining up-to-date BCDR policies and plans to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • Managed awareness of BCP and DR through training programs and validated readiness with drills.
  • Assessed vendor readiness and strategies for continuity to mitigate emergency risks.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.

Section Head - BCM -Operational Risk Division

Doha Bank
Doha
11.2014 - 08.2022
  • Directed BCM division at Doha Bank, managing operations across Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and India.
  • Ensured validation of Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
  • Governed Emergency Management and Staff Health and Safety protocols to enhance workplace security.
  • Maintained comprehensive policies for Operational Risk, Business Continuity, IT Disaster Recovery, and Cyber Crisis Management.
  • Collaborated with key business units to document Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs).
  • Facilitated Business Continuity Steering Committee meetings led by Group CEO to align with organizational goals.
  • Monitored compliance of data backup procedures and retention strategies with regulatory standards.
  • Conducted training sessions on Operational Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity; validated recovery solutions through drills.

Lead- Business Analyst-BCM

GMA Technologies for Great Eastern Life
Kuala Lumpur
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Developed, maintained, and tested business continuity program to enhance organizational resilience.
  • Provided advisory services to business and technology units regarding all BCM matters.
  • Assessed risk using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to inform strategic decisions.
  • Ensured integrity and availability of data, solutions, services, and technologies during operations.
  • Facilitated BCP documentation, including Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessments for users.
  • Coordinated testing and maintenance of business arrangements as part of BC/DR drills.
  • Delivered Insight Report to management on BCDR test results and recommended remediation actions.

Lead Business Analyst -IT DR

APAR Technologies SDN BHD for CIMB Bank
Kuala Lumpur
08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Managed business continuity and disaster recovery activities, including plan updates and crisis management.
  • Conducted risk analyses to identify critical business processes for timely recovery.
  • Delivered KRI and KPI reports to senior management, highlighting BCM readiness and key gaps.

Team Lead -Project Risk Management

Polaris Software Labs
Chennai
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Coordinated onsite and offshore teams to identify risks and alternative project approaches.
  • Conducted business impact analysis to develop effective continuity plans.
  • Facilitated periodic readiness drills, including functional tests and simulation exercises.
  • Documented and tracked all preventive and corrective actions until resolution.
  • Performed risk assessments and prepared reports on internal and external risk probabilities.

Senior Associate

FORD Technology Services India
Chennai
11.2008 - 07.2009
  • Coordinated incident management activities to ensure timely service restoration.
  • Analyzed incidents, classifying and prioritizing them for effective resolution.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented preventive actions based on findings.
  • Monitored fix status, tested solutions, and communicated updates to users.
  • Collaborated with vendors, application owners, testers, and users for incident resolution.
  • Served as BCP point of contact for regions, coordinating BCM activities at India service center.

Associate – Business Analyst

UBS ISC
Hyderabad
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • Analyzed critical business processes and interdependencies, conducting gap analyses and risk assessments.
  • Developed mitigation and control plans for offshore unit operations.
  • Prepared presentation materials, minutes, and documents for global teams.
  • Managed access control reports and role matrix specific to equity research publishing.
  • Created management dashboards to monitor quality initiatives and coordinate ad hoc activities.
  • Compiled multiple global research reports as status dashboards for client management teams.

Education

B.Com - Computers

Osmania University, Hyderabad -India

MBA - Finance

Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry - India

Skills

  • ISO 22301,27001, and ISO 31000
  • BCI Good Practice Guidelines
  • Operational risk and resilience management
  • Business continuity management
  • IT Disaster Recovery
  • Crisis Management Strategies
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Risk Assessments (Qualitative and Quantitative)
  • Business continuity and Disaster Recovery drills
  • Designing Crisis Communication Plans
  • Incident management processes
  • Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
  • Recovery time objectives (RTO)
  • Recovery point objectives (RPO)
  • Third-Party Risk Assessment
  • Incident Analysis and Reports
  • Collaboration with technology teams
  • Regulatory Compliance and Audit Oversight
  • Budget scoping and evaluation
  • Business interruption (BI) insurance management

Certification

Certified in CBCI, CRISC, CISA, CDPSE, DSCPLA, ISO 22301, and ISO 310000

Timeline

Senior Manager – BCM -Enterprise Risk Management - Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
12.2022 - Current
Section Head - BCM -Operational Risk Division - Doha Bank
11.2014 - 08.2022
Lead- Business Analyst-BCM - GMA Technologies for Great Eastern Life
10.2013 - 10.2014
Lead Business Analyst -IT DR - APAR Technologies SDN BHD for CIMB Bank
08.2010 - 07.2013
Team Lead -Project Risk Management - Polaris Software Labs
07.2009 - 07.2010
Senior Associate - FORD Technology Services India
11.2008 - 07.2009
Associate – Business Analyst - UBS ISC
03.2007 - 10.2008
Osmania University - B.Com, Computers
Pondicherry Central University - MBA, Finance

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