Kannan Mani
About Kannan Mani
Kannan Mani serves as an Advisory Council Member at The George Washington University School of Business and is a Program Manager for Ops Risk/GRC at BNY Mellon. With a robust background in finance and risk management, he has held various leadership roles across multiple financial institutions, demonstrating expertise in customer engagement and strategic risk initiatives.
Current Role at BNY Mellon
Kannan Mani serves as a Program Manager in Operations Risk and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at BNY Mellon. He has held this position since 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Advisory Council Member at The George Washington University
Since 2021, Kannan Mani has been an Advisory Council Member at The George Washington University School of Business. His involvement in this capacity contributes to the strategic direction and governance of the institution, leveraging his extensive industry experience.
Professional Experience in Financial Services
Kannan Mani has held various significant roles in the financial services sector. He was previously the Director of Investment Compliance at State Street from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Student Lending at PNC from 2018 to 2020 and at Citizens Bank from 2012 to 2015. His career began as a Market Data Analyst at State Street, where he worked for eight years.
Educational Background
Kannan Mani earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship from Babson College's Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business, studying from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Production from Annamalai University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His foundational education includes a High School Diploma in Computer Science from M.A.M.H.S. School.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Expertise
In 2013, Kannan Mani co-founded a company, successfully establishing a brand with a loyal customer base. He has expertise in defining customer demographics and crafting comprehensive customer journeys. His knowledge extends to retail lending, customer acquisition strategies, and underwriting methodologies.