Strategic Risk Advisory for BFSI & Corporates

Risk Intelligence.
Built by Practitioners.

We bring 70+ years of collective expertise from CROs, Risk Leaders, and Treasury Specialists who have personally built the systems they now advise on.

"Practitioners, Not Just Advisors — We have sat in your chair."

70+ Years Combined Experience
3 Ex-CRO & Risk Leaders
15+ Institutions Served
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"Risk intelligence is not about avoiding risks, but about building the capability to navigate them with absolute clarity and precision."
— The RiskMantra Vision
Our Advantage

Why RiskMantra Advisors?

Big firms send juniors. We deliver senior expertise directly — no bureaucracy, no generic templates.

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Direct Founder Access

Every engagement is led by ex-CROs and Risk Leaders who have personally built these systems. No delegation to juniors.

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Agility & Responsiveness

No bureaucracy, no legacy conflicts, no resource bottlenecks. You get immediate attention and fast execution.

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Deep Specialization

We focus ONLY on risk. Unmatched depth across Market, Credit, Liquidity, Operational and Enterprise Risk.

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Diverse Institutional DNA

From SBI to UBS, Barclays to SFBs — we tailor advice to your institution's size, culture, and complexity.

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Techno-Functional Bridge

Deep expertise in Calypso, Murex, SAS, FM Converge. We speak both risk domain and technology fluently.

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Regulatory Readiness

Direct experience navigating RBI inspections and supervisory reviews. We prepare you, not just advise you.

Methodology

Four Strategic Pillars

Our foundational advisory methodology covering the full risk transformation journey.

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TRANSFORM

Risk transformation journey including governance, policies, risk appetite, risk intelligence, committees, and risk culture.

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BUILD

Risk frameworks, models, systems, analytics, automated reporting, dashboards, valuation engines, and assessment tools.

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VALIDATE

Independent review, model validation, regulatory readiness, supervisory preparedness and compliance assurance.

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EDUCATE

Board workshops, senior leadership trainings, risk capability development, and immersive practical case-led learning.

Leadership

Meet the Partners

Three seasoned practitioners covering the full Front-to-Back-to-Board spectrum of risk expertise.

Alok Gupta
The Strategist · CRO Lens
Alok Gupta
Former CRO, AU SFB & Equitas SFB · Former Head of Risk

25+ years building risk frameworks from scratch. Deep expertise in Board interactions, Enterprise Risk, Capital Planning and regulatory engagements.

Enterprise Risk CRO Advisory ICAAP Basel III ECL IndusInd · Kotak · ICICI
Arpit Sarawagi
The Specialist · Valuation Lens
Arpit Sarawagi
Former Head of Market Risk · 20+ Years

Deep expertise in risk policy setup, valuation mastery, derivatives structuring, regulatory audit and compliance. Systems: Calypso, Murex, SAS, FM Converge.

Market Risk Derivatives Valuation Desk Setup Calypso · Murex · FM Converge Model Validation IndusInd · IDFC FIRST Bank · UBS · Barclays · DBS
Sushant Saurav
The Architect · Analytical Lens
Sushant Saurav
Former Head: Treasury Ops, Market Risk & Liquidity Risk · 25+ Years

Bridges policy and operational reality. Expert in ALM, IRRBB, LCR/NSFR, VaR/ES modelling. Regional Director PRMIA. Operational controls mastery.

ALM · IRRBB Liquidity Risk VaR / ES PRMIA Director SBI · IndusInd
Offerings

Our Service Portfolio

Comprehensive risk advisory spanning every domain — from governance to technology, analytics to training.

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Market Risk Advisory

  • VaR, Expected Shortfall & Back-testing
  • Governance & Risk Policy Frameworks
  • Regulatory reviews & Mock AFI health checks
  • System selection & UAT oversight
  • Capital charge computation & stress testing
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ALM & Liquidity Risk

  • LCR / NSFR optimization
  • Dynamic IRRBB: NII & EVE sensitivity
  • Behavioral modelling for non-maturity products
  • FTP Framework design
  • Intraday liquidity monitoring
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Credit Risk Analytics

  • Credit Rating & Scoring models
  • Integrated Early Warning Signal (EWS) framework
  • ECL computations under Ind-AS
  • RAROC / Risk-adjusted profitability
  • Delinquency & predictive default modeling
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Operational Risk

  • ORM, BCP & Outsourcing governance
  • RCSA workshops & process mapping
  • KRI Framework (RAG thresholds)
  • Capital charge (BIA / TSA)
  • Pre-RBI inspection readiness
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System Advisory

  • Calypso, Murex, SAS, FM Converge implementation
  • Market data integration (Bloomberg, Reuters)
  • Risk data warehouse design
  • Behavioral model development
  • Vendor negotiation & selection
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Training & Knowledge

  • Board & senior leadership workshops
  • Bond mathematics & derivatives
  • Hedge effectiveness & accounting
  • ECL, CVA & liquidity risk basics
  • Customized programs per institution
Clients

Who We Serve

Tailored solutions for every type of financial institution and corporate treasury.

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Banks & SFBs

  • SA-CCR / ICAAP / ILAAP / IRRBB
  • Basel III Compliance
  • Treasury & Risk System implementation
  • ECL for Ind-AS
  • AD-1 Setup & Regulatory Health Checks
  • Enterprise Risk Frameworks & Policies
  • VaR, Stress Testing & Capital models
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NBFCs & HFCs

  • Funding strategy optimization
  • Liquidity Standards (LCR/NSFR)
  • ECL for Ind-AS
  • Risk indicators covering all material risks
  • Scale-Based Regulations
  • Operational risk governance
  • Credit scoring & underwriting models
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Corporates & SMEs

  • Virtual Treasurer & Risk Office
  • FX hedging policy & strategies
  • Fair Value Checks on derivatives
  • Treasury Policy design & review
  • Hedge accounting & documentation
  • Interest rate risk management
  • Bank rate negotiation support
Outcomes

The Value We Deliver

Measurable, lasting impact across compliance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Regulatory Compliance

Clean supervisory reviews. Board confidence. No major audit findings.

Operational Efficiency

Automation and reduced manual interventions. Sharp reduction in reporting timelines.

Risk Reduction

Better limit enforcement, reduced unauthorized trades, lower operational losses.

Capital Optimization

Smarter balance sheet strategy. Improved NIM and ROA through risk-adjusted thinking.

Capability Building

Team skill elevation. Risk culture transformation. Sustainable long-term improvement.

Strategic Clarity

Board confidence in risk appetite and strategic execution. Decisive, defensible decisions.

Approach

Our Engagement Model

A structured, phased approach from initial diagnostic to long-term partnership.

Get in Touch

Partners in Your Growth

"We don't just advise; we partner. Your success is our success."

We bring 70+ years of collective expertise to your boardroom. Let's discuss how we can secure and accelerate your growth.

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contact@riskmantraadvisors.com
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1104, G Wing, Kanakia Paris, F Block, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai – 400051
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