Raji Venkataraman
@rajivenkataraman
Results-driven Risk & Assurance Lead with extensive compliance expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Risk & Assurance Lead with over 9 years of experience in managing complex audit processes and compliance requirements. My certifications, including CISA, CRISC, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, empower me to craft annual audit plans and deliver clear status updates while enhancing control maturity and team health.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. My experience spans various sectors, including banking and technology, where I have developed and implemented risk management frameworks, conducted data privacy assessments, and facilitated stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Associate
Deutsche India Private Limited
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Led cross-tribe initiatives to achieve 'Green' status on Key Control Indicators (KCIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for regulatory assessments, driving systematic stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded chapter-level regulatory risk remediation efforts by developing and implementing an enterprise-wide reminder and follow-up process, directly contributing to audit and compliance readiness.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLP
Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Functioned as the Risk Advocacy Lead for the DWS setup, driving end-to-end risk process optimization through stakeholder alignment and operating model refinement. Designed and executed targeted training interventions to uplift risk culture and risk ownership across the DWS unit, significantly enhancing risk assessment quality and stakeholder engagement.
Consultant
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLP
Jun 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years)
Orchestrated the end-to-end planning and execution of the organization-wide 'Security Month' initiative, resulting in record-breaking employee engagement and improved cybersecurity awareness KPIs. Designed and delivered quarterly 'Cyber Threat Fundamentals' training as part of the new joiners' Bootcamp program, successfully training 50+ participants per session.
Senior Analyst
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLP
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Planned, conducted, and documented IT audits for various business processes, focusing on identifying and evaluating IT-related risks. Tested and assessed the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with SOX requirements.
CPIG Trainee
Softura Private Limited
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 (7 months)
Gained a thorough understanding of ITGC controls within the bank environment and mentored early career professionals in their day to day activities. Played a crucial part in the agile transformation of the team and championed the agile work environment.
Intern Development Chemist
Salus Nanotechnologies
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Conducted an ITGC assessment for a client in the manufacturing sector based in Switzerland, involving interaction with various stakeholders for end to end process assessment of applications hosted in different countries. Led a team of four members to develop the vendor risk strategy for a large multinational manufacturing client, completing the implementation on time.
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted data privacy assessment with respect to GDPR and other regulations for SaaS and PaaS based applications for clients from the BFSI, Fintech sectors. Led the end to end assessment independently and was involved in developing privacy based documents and training material for the clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PSG College of Technology
B.E, Metallurgical Engineering
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering. The program provided a strong foundation in material science and engineering principles.
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