Pankaj Mhatre is a seasoned Risk and Compliance leader with over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence, governance, and risk transformation across premier global financial institutions and multinational corporations. He specializes in the end-to-end Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) lifecycle, control testing, and third-party risk management, with a strong focus on strengthening enterprise-wide risk frameworks.

Throughout his career, Pankaj has played a pivotal role in maturing Non-Financial Risk (NFR) programs, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, and leading complex Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) initiatives. His expertise spans first- and second-line governance, internal audit, and information security, supported by a deep working knowledge of global standards and regulations including GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

A data-driven professional, he is highly skilled in designing risk dashboards, metrics, and KPIs that deliver actionable insights to senior leadership and audit committees, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation. Pankaj holds a PhD in economics, along with a master’s degree in economics and an MBA in Finance, reflecting a strong academic foundation in financial systems and economic theory. He is also an ISO-certified Lead Auditor, further reinforcing his expertise in governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.