Arun K Vatss

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India23 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

22+ years in global financial services.
Led operational risk across 100+ processes.
Expert in AI-driven risk intelligence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech, specializing in operational risk and analytics-driven transformation.

Contact

arun.k.vatss@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Operational RiskRisk AnalyticsRisk ManagementStrategic PlanningOperations ManagementTeam Management

Other Skills

Control FrameworksAudit ManagementRegulatory ReadinessDashboard AutomationTeam LeadershipAI IntegrationStakeholder ManagementService DeliveryProcess ImprovementKPI ReviewControl and GovernanceSenior Stakeholder ManagementScorecard development & reviewBusiness Value Stream EnhancementProject Management

About

"I turn operational risk into a measurable business advantage—using controls, analytics, and AI." With 22+ years in global financial services, I lead operational risk, controls, and analytics-driven transformation—turning complex risk landscapes into measurable business outcomes. I design and scale enterprise control frameworks, elevate risk visibility, and deliver audit-ready environments—while improving efficiency and enabling growth. My leadership spans global, cross-functional teams, combining strategic rigor with execution discipline to drive accountability, speed, and results. I bring deep expertise across: Operational Risk & RCSA Governance Scenario Analysis & Predictive Risk Modeling Audit & Regulatory Readiness (zero high-severity findings) Process Optimization (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) AI & Data-Driven Risk Intelligence I’m particularly focused on shifting risk from reactive to predictive—leveraging AI, analytics, and automation to anticipate failures, strengthen controls, and enable smarter decisions. At scale, I have led: Enterprise risk oversight across 100+ processes and 4,000+ employees Metric-driven control environments and executive dashboards Transformation initiatives integrating risk, operations, and technology I operate at the intersection of risk, operations, and analytics—where control strength meets business performance

Experience

23 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

11 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

18 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Bank of america

Vice President

Apr 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

As Vice President – Business Control Monitoring & Readiness at Bank of America Continuum India, drove operational excellence by leading risk and control management across global operations encompassing 110+ processes and 4,000+ employees.
Lead operational risk and control frameworks across 110+ global processes.
Develop automated dashboards, scenario-based insights, and key risk indicators for senior leadership.
Execute annual RCSA, identify gaps, and implement remediation actions across multiple business units.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to align risk strategies with enterprise objectives.
Conduct root-cause analysis of loss events, incidents, and near misses to mitigate business risks.
Standardize metrics, reporting, and processes to enhance operational monitoring efficiency.
Mentor teams in Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, and risk ownership.
Operational Risk, RCSA, Risk Analytics, Audit Management, Regulatory Readiness, Loss Event Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Risk Reporting, Dashboard Automation, Team Leadership, AI Integration

Operational RiskControl FrameworksRisk AnalyticsAudit ManagementRegulatory ReadinessDashboard Automation+2

Epicenter technologies pvt. ltd

Team Leader

Mar 2003 – Apr 2008 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Operations
Responsibilities: Service Delivery, Migrations, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Escalation Management, KPI Review, Coaching and Mentoring, Performance and Talent Management, Process Improvements

Service DeliveryTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementKPI ReviewOperations Management