Rakesh Pookat

Who I Am

Executive Profile

A globally recognised Finance Data & Regulatory Reporting leader with over two decades of experience shaping data governance frameworks inside top-tier international banks.

Specialising in BCBS 239 implementation, liquidity reporting (LCR/NSFR), RWA-NCCR, CCR reporting, and PRA regulatory compliance including Skilled Person Reviews (S166). Proven track record of building enterprise-grade data lineage architectures, trusted data source frameworks, and data contract models that drive reporting accuracy for senior leadership.

A collaborative cross-border leader who has managed teams of 85+ analysts and managers across UK, EU, APAC, and Middle East, governing data risks across multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments.

BCBS 239 Champion

Data Governance Architect

Regulatory Reporting Expert

Senior Leadership Partner

Multi-Region Governance

PRA S166 Specialist

Career Timeline

Professional Experience

May 2023 – Present

Vice President – Finance Data

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Current Role

Leadership & Scope

Leads data governance team coordinating with 16 Tier-1 global stakeholder sites across UK, Europe, Middle East, and APAC for regulatory reporting readiness. Partners with Global Finance, Treasury, Risk, and Group Data Office.

Spearheaded transformation of Liquidity Reporting, RWA-NCCR, CCR and Transaction FX (DUSE) to align with PRA supervisory expectations.
Implemented enterprise Data Quality Controls for Critical Data Elements (BDEs/CDEs), enhancing accuracy of Group Regulatory Dashboard used by senior leadership.
Established Trusted Data Source framework, harmonizing definition, lineage tracking, metadata classification, and traceability across reporting value chain.
Designed and executed Data Contracts for Mortgage Hedges and ESG data, embedding accountability models, lifecycle controls and platform-level governance enforcement.
Supported PRA Skilled Person Review (S166) by preparing control documentation, evidence packs, and remediation narratives aligned to supervisory priorities.
Guided implementation of control frameworks ensuring compliance with BCBS 239 principles and Basel Data Aggregation standards.

Platforms & Tools: FoTC (Finance on Cloud) Qliksense Collibra Solidatus SQL DUSE Cloud SDI

Apr 2017 – Apr 2023 · 6 Years

Assistant Vice President – Data Analytics Office

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Department: DAO – Data Finance

Leadership & Scope

Led a 3-member control assurance team, governing data risks for multiple reporting processes. Engaged 40+ cross-functional stakeholders across Treasury, Risk, Finance, and Data Office.

Designed Second Line of Defense control model, creating fit-for-purpose validation frameworks for Finance Data metrics.
Oversaw Data Validation & Issue Management, driving root-cause diagnostics and strategic fixes with Source System Owners and Risk teams.
Escalated Internal Risk Events, influenced Data Control Forums, and ensured timely remediation within governance SLAs.
Reduced month-end validation breaks; optimized reconciliation cycle time and improved data completeness & accuracy.
Operationalized BCBS 239 through data lineage workflow, metadata controls, ownership assignment, and automated monitoring across priority sites.
Created audit-ready documentation for Internal Audit, PRA inspections, and Skilled Person reviews for Credit Risk.
Enabled Change & Transformation projects: Cloud data migration, SDI integration, and application modernization programs.

Platforms & Tools: Collibra SQL Qliksense FoTC Platfora BCBS 239 Index Metadata Repositories

Dec 2008 – Mar 2017 · 8+ Years

AVP – Group Reference Data Management | Transaction Operations

RBS Services India Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Scotland

Leadership & Scope

Managed 85+ associates & managers, delivering SLA-driven service across UK, Europe, and APAC. Built offshore-onsite delivery architecture improving productivity, governance, and data transparency.

Managed Group Reference Data, providing wholesale customer data to Finance, Credit Risk, and Regulatory Reporting groups.
Administered Market Reference Data & Static Data for Book maintenance systems, ensuring compliance with RBS data standards.
Collaborated with Chief Data Office, Finance, and Regulatory Reporting teams to ensure alignment with global compliance and Basel data standards.
Introduced data quality improvement programs, reducing manual exception handling and enhancing reporting hygiene.
Established performance governance with SMART measurement frameworks, enabling continuous improvement culture.

Platforms & Tools: Adaptiv ACBS Global Trade Platform (GTP) MIS Dashboards Risk Reporting Tools

Apr 2004 – Dec 2008 · 4+ Years

Senior Analyst & Team Leader – Reference Data Management

ABN AMRO Central Pvt Ltd, Chennai (Acquired by RBS)

Managed Credit Limit Administration on Adaptive Global Credit Risk system supporting 40 global branches.
Handled Static Data and Settlement Instructions for Institutional Banking on ACBS platform (European Hub).
Built Operational Risk offshore model, implementing ORBIT to capture risk events, KRIs, and risk dashboard reporting.
Managed Global Trade Platform (GTP) data operations across Asia, EU, North America ensuring consistent data controls.
Delivered end-to-end Knowledge Transfer (KT) during transition programs in Chicago, Amsterdam, and London.

Platforms & Tools: Adaptive (ORBIT) ACBS Global Trade Platform

Oct 2001 – Mar 2004 · 2.5 Years

Associate – Credit Operations

Scope International Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank

Processed Corporate Credit Applications covering commercial lending, overdrafts, and trade finance.
Enabled corporate loan execution on Mainframe systems, ensuring compliance with Credit Risk policies.

Core Competencies

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Reporting

Liquidity Reporting (LCR/NSFR)
RWA – NCCR & CCR Reporting
PRA Skilled Person (S166)
Basel III Governance
Prudential Compliance Management
Supervisory Stress Testing

Data Governance

BCBS 239 Implementation
Critical Data Elements (CDE/BDE)
Data Lineage & Traceability
Data Contract Management
Trusted & Authoritative Data Sources
Enterprise Data Harmonization

Risk & Control

Data Quality Controls
Operational Risk Management
Control Gap Analysis
Control Self Assessment
Audit Governance Forums
Regulatory Audit Liaison

Technology & Architecture

Cloud Data Integration (SDI)
Finance Platform Modernization
Scalable Data Architectures
Cloud-Enabled Finance Platforms
End-to-End Data Flow Design
Metadata Governance

Leadership & Governance

Cross-border Team Management (85+)
Multi-region Stakeholder Engagement
Senior Management Reporting
Executive Dashboard Design
Governance Forum Leadership
Matrix Organization Leadership

Transformation

Regulatory Transformation Programs
Operating Model Transformation
Business Process Reengineering
Large-Scale Remediation Programs
Transformation Roadmap Delivery
Change Impact Assessment

Tools & Platforms

Data & Governance

Collibra Solidatus Qliksense SQL

Regulatory Platforms

FoTC (Finance on Cloud) DUSE Platfora Cloud SDI

Banking Systems

Adaptiv ACBS Global Trade Platform ORBIT

Frameworks

BCBS 239 Basel III PRA S166 BCBS 239 Index

Finance Data | Regulatory Reporting | BCBS 239

Executive Profile

Current Role

Personal Details

Professional Experience

Vice President – Finance Data

Assistant Vice President – Data Analytics Office

AVP – Group Reference Data Management | Transaction Operations

Senior Analyst & Team Leader – Reference Data Management

Associate – Credit Operations

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Reporting

Data Governance

Risk & Control

Technology & Architecture

Leadership & Governance

Transformation

Tools & Platforms

Education & Credentials

PG Diploma in Business Administration – Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Science

Programming in Networking & Computing