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Vishesh Babbar

@visheshbabbar

Senior Risk Management & Analytics Leader with 18+ years of experience across Credit Risk, Model Risk, and Data Analytics in global banks.

India
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What I'm looking for

Having worked across a range of roles in global banking institutions, I have always prioritized learning growth and new challenges in my career. This has enabled me to have a more comprehensive view in Risk Management and Business Analysis in general. My aim is to continue on this learning journey through new opportunities.

Senior Risk & Analytics Leader with 18+ years of experience across Credit Risk, Model Risk, and Data Analytics in global banking institutions. Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams, driving regulatory-aligned model governance frameworks, and delivering data-driven insights to senior stakeholders. Expertise in credit risk, IRB framework, model governance and large-scale transformation initiatives. Strong ability to bridge technical analytics with strategic business decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director - Credit Risk Assurance

Oct 2022 - May 2026 (3 years 7 months)

As the Head of Credit Risk Assurance India team, defining and executing a risk-based plan aligned with credit risk priorities within the organization.
Exercised second-line credit risk oversight to preserve portfolio asset quality, providing risk challenges and advice to senior risk leadership.

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VP - Wholesale Models & Analytics

Sep 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Headed the Wholesale Models and Analytics (WMA) function, overseeing model monitoring, model data, and RWA reporting analytics teams.
Led end-to-end model lifecycle oversight, including validation, governance, and performance tracking.
Delivered enhanced model transparency, accuracy, and scalability through transformation programs.

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Manager - Credit Analytics Team

Jun 2011 - Sep 2017 (6 years 3 months)

Undertook credit risk underwriting, deal structuring, complex financial modelling for time-critical credit decisions.
Partnered with origination teams to evaluate complex transaction pipelines, reviewing deal structures to align with established Risk Acceptance Criteria.
Took part in Early Alert Forums and Risk Committees to monitor leading indicators and define mitigation milestones.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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IMT Ghaziabad

MBA, Finance

Grade: 8.14

Activities and societies: Placement Committee

Tech stack

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