Aritra Poddar

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About Aritra Poddar

Senior Risk & Compliance Leader with 14 years of experience in financial services, specializing in Independent Testing within the Second Line of Defense. Proven track record of driving control assurance across high-stakes processes and partnering with executive stakeholders to strengthen governance and regulatory readiness.My remit spans independent testing of control design and operating effectiveness, including the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) methodology where I test controls independently, issue validation, and incremental compliance reviews. I translate complex findings into strategic recommendations that mitigate risk, optimize control design, and enhance operational resilience.Core competencies- Independent testing of controls as part of Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) methodology- Issue validation and remediation tracking- Incremental compliance reviews aligned with regulatory and internal standards- Stakeholder management across front, second, and third line functions- Advanced data analysis and reporting with Microsoft ExcelWith a strong information technology acumen and a background in trade operations, I bridge operational risk, finance and control assurance. I’m committed to strengthening governance frameworks and safeguarding organisational integrity through robust, independent compliance testing.