Balaji Venkatesh
@balajivenkatesh
CISA-certified GRC professional specializing in cloud security and compliance automation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a CISA-certified Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with 5+ years of experience driving scalable security programs, automating manual controls, and achieving compliance across ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF and privacy frameworks. I have led cross-functional implementations, closed nonconformities, restructured change management, and established continuous AWS security monitoring using tools like Prowler.
I partner with management and technical teams to deliver risk assessments, internal audits (including CPRA and NIST Privacy Framework), vendor security automation via Audit Board, and cyber insurance readiness—consistently improving security posture while reducing operational friction and insurance costs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Enterprise Security GRC Specialist
Purchasing Power
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Led ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST CSF implementations, closing 7 nonconformities and establishing automated vendor due diligence; implemented continuous AWS security monitoring and redesigned change and access management processes to strengthen compliance and reduce unauthorized changes.
Executive - Audit & Assurance
R.G.N Price & Co.
Feb 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Spearheaded SOX 404 ITGC and application controls testing and performed annual IS audits for a systemically important NBFC across IT governance, security risk management, BCP/DR, and infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance.
Customer Service Analyst
NatWest Group
Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Maintained and processed mortgage product closures and refunds, supporting customer operations and transaction resolution for retail banking clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Master of Science, Cyber Forensics and Information Security
Grade: First Class
Completed a Master of Science in Cyber Forensics and Information Security, graduating First Class.
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Applications, Commerce and Computer Applications
Grade: First Class with Distinction
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Applications, graduating First Class with Distinction.
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Software and tools used professionally
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