Meena Bhanji
About Meena Bhanji
Meena Bhanji serves as the Global PM for Application Risk Assessments and Outsourcing, Nearshoring, and Offshoring at UBS, where she has worked since 2017. With a career spanning over three decades in various financial institutions, she has extensive experience in program management and team development.
Current Role at UBS
Meena Bhanji currently holds the position of Global PM for Application Risk Assessments and Outsourcing, Nearshoring, and Offshoring (ONO) within Group Technology at UBS. She has been in this role since 2017, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies and compliance efforts. Her responsibilities include managing the application risk assessment processes and ensuring that outsourcing practices align with regulatory standards. Bhanji's role emphasizes a service-oriented approach to program management, facilitating effective communication among various teams.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to her current role, Meena Bhanji worked at UBS as the Global PM for Application Risk Assessments and ONO compliance in Group Risk from 2015 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on compliance and risk assessment initiatives, ensuring that UBS met necessary regulatory requirements. Her experience at UBS has provided her with a strong foundation in risk management within the financial services sector.
Career Background in Financial Services
Meena Bhanji has extensive experience in the financial services industry. She served as an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs from 1999 to 2009, where she managed various projects and teams. Following her time at Goldman Sachs, she worked at Barclays Capital as Vice President and Global Head Engagement Manager for High Performance Computing from 2010 to 2015. This role involved managing high-performance computing initiatives and ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders. Bhanji also worked at BT as a SMART Implementation Manager from 1990 to 1999.
Educational Background
Meena Bhanji has a solid educational background that supports her professional expertise. She studied at South Thames College from 1983 to 1985. She later attended The University of Wolverhampton, where she majored in Social Sciences with a focus on Psychology from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, she completed her early education at Burgess Hill School for Girls from 1975 to 1982. This educational foundation has contributed to her skills in program management and team development.
Team Management and Development Skills
Meena Bhanji has demonstrated significant skills in managing and developing teams, with experience overseeing teams of over 150 staff members. Her leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, particularly in the context of program management. Bhanji has also played a key role in facilitating information exchange among various stakeholders, including Divisional Information Security Officers and Risk teams, to ensure the successful closure of strategic projects.