Swanand Deshpande

Operational Risk Leader | Embedding GenAI in Operational Risk at GS | Goldman Sachs | Bank of America | HSBC || SP Jain

Role
Managing Director - Head of Ai for Operational Risk at Goldman Sachs
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Swanand Deshpande

With 19 years of global banking experience, I lead the Operational Risk and Resilience function at Goldman Sachs India, where I drive strategic initiatives that strengthen the firm’s control environment and risk posture. I have built and scaled high-performing teams, implemented firmwide risk frameworks, and led transformational programs to embed resilience across critical business functions.My experience spans both 1LoD and 2LoD roles, enabling me to bridge risk perspectives and deliver practical, scalable solutions. I’ve contributed to several large-scale risk transformations that have materially enhanced governance, control assurance, and risk transparency. As a core member of senior risk forums, I actively shape strategy, advise on emerging risks, and influence decision-making at the highest levels. Passionate about developing talent, I actively mentor emerging leaders and champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the risk function.I am currently leading the Operational Risk departments initiative to embed Generative AI into Operational Risk—reimagining how risk is identified, monitored, and managed at Goldman Sachs. Certifications:~ Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) issued by Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)~ Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) from Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)~ Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) from Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)~ Alteryx Core Certified user~ Member of IIA Bangalore chapterSpecialties: Operational Risk Strategy | Governance & Resilience | Risk Analytics & Metrics | AI-Driven Risk Transformation | Control Design & Assurance | Scenario Analysis | Risk Committee Leadership | Talent Development | Risk Technology Integration

Experience

  1. Managing Director - Head of Ai for Operational Risk

    Goldman Sachs

    Jan 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

  • Sinhgad College of Engineering

    BE, BE Electronics & Telecommunication

    2001 — 2005

  • S P Jain School of Global Management

    MBA, Services Marketing Management

    2008 — 2009

Skills

  • Market Research
  • Business Process
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Strategy
  • Payment Gateways
  • Payments
  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Consulting
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Risk Management
  • Team Management
  • Software Project Management
  • Crm
  • Sdlc
  • Payment Systems
  • Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Relationship Management

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