
Gopal Vengatachalam
Professor in Practice
- Teaching
About
As a seasoned banking professional with over 23 years of extensive experience in the financial sector, specializing in Risk Management across both public and foreign banks, I have a strong expertise in Credit, Market, and Operational Risk. I have played a pivotal role in shaping risk frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a robust risk culture within organizations. Throughout my career, I have conducted comprehensive risk assessments, developed insightful risk reports, and presented key findings to senior management to drive strategic decision-making. Apart from this corporate experience, I have always been passionate about teaching and knowledge sharing. Even while working in the banking sector, I was actively involved in training and development programs, conducting sessions at staff training centers on various banking and risk management topics. This passion for education led to my transition into academia, where I am now serving as a Professor of Practice in the Faculty of Management and Commerce in our esteemed PES University.
Officer, Canara Bank, 1997 - 2000
Senior Manager, Integrated Risk Management, Vijaya Bank (currently Bank of Baroda), 2000 - 2008
Officer, Risk Management, Oman International Bank, 2008 - 2009
Senior Manager Operational Risk Management, BankDhofar, 2009 - 2020
Technology Consultant, HLB HAMT Dubai, 2021 - 2022
Consultant Operational Risk Management, Fincare Small Finance Bank, currently AU Commercial Bank Bangalore, 2023 - 2024
ISO 27001 Information Security- Lead Auditor, May 2022, Intertek, India (2022)
ISO 22301 BCM Lead Auditor, BSI, Hyderabad India (2019)
Operational Risk Modelling, Edu Pristine, Chennai India (2012)
CAIIB – Certified Associate Banking Diploma, IIBF, Mumbai, India (2002)
Lean 6-Sigma Certification - Yellow Belt -2019
Toastmasters International, First five levels completed, participated in Area Contest
• Contributing to handling core courses such as Business Economics, Research Methodology, Indian Financial System, • Disseminating knowledge through deep understanding and bringing out the best practices as applied in real world scenarios.
Teaching: • Contributing to handling core courses and mentoring the students, extending guidance to students Corporate internship projects, Social Internship projects.
• Disseminating knowledge through deep understanding and bringing out the best practices as applied in real world scenarios.
Placement and Internship Opportunities • Responsible for managing the process of placing students into internships, and full-time employment for final year students.
• Working with students to support them in the preparation for job interviews, and provide guidance and support in the job search process.
Education
M A in Economics, St. Joseph's University, 1990
M. Phil Economics, St. Joseph's University, 1989
M.B.A Banking and Finance, Indian Institute of Bankers, 2005