Anurag Chavan

Head of Model Risk & Validation and Chief Model Risk Officer at Nordea

Speaker

Anurag Chavan is the Head of Model Risk & Validation at Nordea, where he oversees the strategic model risk management and validation of quantitative models across the organization. With a career spanning major international financial institutions, Anurag brings a wealth of expertise in model risk, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining Nordea, Anurag held key roles at HSBC in London, specializing in model risk management and validation. His experience at HSBC provided him with deep insights into risk frameworks and best practices within global banking environments. Anurag’s leadership and technical acumen have been instrumental in enhancing model risk standards and ensuring robust risk oversight.

Originally based in London, Anurag was relocated to Copenhagen, where he continues to drive innovation and maintain the highest standards in model risk for Nordea. His international background and practical understanding of risk across different markets position him as a respected leader in the field.