Vineet Bhandari

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About Vineet Bhandari

With a robust career spanning 19 years, I am a seasoned professional specializing in Governance & Controls Testing, Quality & Assurance, and Risk & Compliance within the Finance & Account and Credit Risk Operation sectors. My expertise extends to Process Management and People Management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to organizational excellence. As a highly skilled Cyber Security professional, I bring a formidable background in governance and controls, underpinning my commitment to securing and streamlining corporate frameworks. My experience and skill set make me an invaluable asset to any team, driving forward best practices and safeguarding against ever-evolving risks. • Spearheaded 2nd Line of Defense for Operational and IT Risk, enhancing oversight across Manulife's First Line Functions. • Executed in-depth design and operating effectiveness assessments, aligning with PPRQ ratings for targeted RCSA and Risk Assessments. • Analyzed Operational Risk Events, orchestrating remediation strategies to mitigate control vulnerabilities. • Chaired pivotal risk meetings with senior stakeholders, scrutinizing Business Unit RCSAs, KRIs, and Events. • Fostered strategic partnerships with global Risk Managers, COOs, and Business Control teams to manage operational risk proactively. • Led the integration of the Operational Risk Management and IRM Framework, promoting a robust risk culture within the ETS Unit. • Collaborated with Compliance, Internal Audit, and other Risk domains to synchronize objectives and ensure comprehensive information sharing. • Providing an objective challenge to business processes, offering independent feedback and ensuring effective escalation mechanisms. • Monitored compliance with NIST and OSFI B13 & 10 standards, advising on gap remediation and ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks. • Maintained meticulous reporting and documentation, utilizing JIRA and Archer to record audit findings and communicate risks to stakeholders.