In order to jointly develop a research and analytics programme, Genpact has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement with the University of Calcutta. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) West Bengal State Council has been instrumental in facilitating this partnership.
Announcing the signing of the agreement, Manish Chopra, Senior Vice-President & Business Leader, Risk Services, Genpact, said, “The financial services industry is grappling with a shortage of talent with the right skills in the constantly-evolving risk and compliance processes. This partnership will differentiate us in quickly adding a sustainable talent pool in niche areas like model validation, stress testing, and data analytics. We will also be helping young professionals build a deeper appreciation of analytical tools and their application in an increasingly data-driven and technologically-connected world.”
This innovative programme comprises a set of methodologies and applied learning based on Genpact’ expertise and broad suite of analytics solutions serving multiple banks globally. The programme provides students withan exposure to risk management and financial services analytics applications through training, guest lectures, and workshops. Upon successful completion of the programme, students become eligible for employment in the analytics practice at Genpact.
While the primary objective of the programme is to increase employability and generate a steady supply of industry-ready professionals, Genpact and the University of Calcutta also intend to build a broader learning platform for risk management and analytics. This includes capability development and innovation in the analytics domain as well as incubation of new ideas and joint research that brings academia and industry together to build a larger ecosystem around data-enabled decision-making.
