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Gladys Mathai

Senior Director | Business Transformation & Analytics | Expert in Cross-functional Leadership & Risk Mitigation
26.6 yrs experienceBanking
Mar 2025

The move

MoveHSBC → Vizlake Data Analytics LLC-Fz
TitleSenior Programme Manager – Group Risk and Compliance Transformation → Senior Director – Business Transformation & Analytics Projects
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE11.4
Total experience26.6 years

Career arc

  1. Senior Director – Business Transformation & Analytics ProjectsMar 2025 — Present
    Vizlake Data Analytics LLC-Fz· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Programme Manager – Group Risk and Compliance TransformationJul 2022 — Dec 2024
    HSBC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. MENAT Head of Risk and Compliance TransformationMar 2019 — Jun 2022
    HSBC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. MENAT Programme & Portfolio Lead (Transaction Monitoring)Mar 2017 — Feb 2019
    HSBC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Regional Head of RBWM Credit Bureau – MENAT Retail Credit RiskJul 2014 — Feb 2017
    HSBC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Manager Sanctions Advisory – Regional ComplianceApr 2013 — Jun 2014
    HSBC· Full-time
  7. Manager Risk Systems & Projects – Retail Credit RiskJan 2004 — Mar 2013
    HSBC· Full-time
  8. IT Programmer – Regional Information TechnologyFeb 1999 — Jan 2004
    HSBC· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Projects Portfolio ManagementQuality ManagementRisk Management FrameworksResource Allocation & ManagementCredit Bureau Operations ManagementChange Implementation

About

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! As a visionary and results-driven leader, I have spent years transforming risk awareness and management across the MENAT region, navigating complex, high-stakes projects with a strategic edge. I take pride in leading the development of advanced risk culture frameworks and change initiatives that align seamlessly with organisational goals. My approach involves crafting strategic roadmaps, guiding cross-functional teams, and engaging executive leadership to bring these ambitious projects to life. I’m skilled at building lasting relationships with stakeholders, ensuring programmes are delivered with precision and in line with both global standards and local regulations. My career is defined by driving process efficiencies, fostering collaboration, and positio

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