Raji Venkataraman

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering. The program provided a strong foundation in material science and engineering principles.