RBL Bank has named Dinesh R. Sharma as its new Head of Non-Financial Risk, entrusting him with oversight of operational risk, business continuity planning, and enterprise-wide risk frameworks. Sharma brings over 15 years of experience in building resilient governance structures across leading Indian banks.
Before joining RBL Bank, Sharma spent close to nine years at IndusInd Bank as Head of Operational Risk, where he played a key role in implementing strong risk controls, enhancing continuity measures, and embedding operational resilience throughout the organization in line with regulatory expectations.
Earlier, he was associated with ICICI Bank for more than six years, managing operational risk in its Wholesale and International Banking division. His responsibilities included overseeing cybersecurity risk, ensuring ISO 31000 compliance, and driving enterprise-level resilience initiatives. These roles laid a strong foundation for his leadership in risk management.
Sharma is a qualified finance professional, holding a Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF) from The London Institute of Banking & Finance, along with certification as a Business Continuity Management Lead Implementer. His credentials reflect deep expertise in aligning global standards with institutional requirements.
The appointment underscores RBL Bank’s focus on strengthening its risk management architecture, signaling its commitment to operational excellence, resilience, and protecting stakeholder confidence under Sharma’s leadership.
