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vijaykumar hegde

@vijaykumarhegde

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Experienced GRC and data privacy leader driving risk, compliance, and finance transformation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles in risk, data privacy or GRC where I can lead cross-functional teams, drive compliance programs, and deliver measurable transformation while advising executives.

I am a strategic, results-driven GRC and data privacy professional with 17+ years of global consulting experience across USA, UK and EMEA markets. I have led enterprise risk, compliance and finance transformation programs—implementing COSO and ISO 31000 risk frameworks, designing RCMs, conducting IS audits, and delivering data privacy frameworks (GDPR, DIFC, ADGM, DPDPA) for large organizations.

I excel at leading cross-functional, multicultural teams to deliver measurable improvements in governance and controls, including elevating PMO compliance from 70% to 95% and managing multi-million-dollar RTR transformations. I combine technical certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR DPO, ISC2) with practical experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) and analytics tools to enable timely executive decision-making and sustainable risk reduction.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant – Risk Advisory

Current

Vyuha Advisors

May 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Designed enterprise risk-based internal audit programs aligned to COSO and ISO 31000, developed RCMs and strengthened governance for an NBFC; conducted IS audits ensuring RBI IT GRC compliance for business commencement licensing. Prepared risk assessment reports and board presentations to align controls with business objectives.

Risk Assessment Internal Audit COSO ISO 31000 RBI IT GRC Risk Control Audit Board Reporting

Manager – Data Privacy & Protection

Quess IT Staffing

Dec 2023 - Apr 2024 (4 months)

Managed data privacy projects deployed to Deloitte Advisory (USI), driving privacy program delivery and compliance activities across client engagements. Coordinated project execution and stakeholder communications for privacy initiatives.

Data Privacy GDPR RoPA Privacy Policy Stakeholder Management Project Management

Manager – Technology Risk Advisory

Nexdigm

Jan 2019 - Sep 2023 (4 years 8 months)

Led ISMS gap assessments, BCP/DR reviews and implemented data privacy frameworks across 11 countries, delivering 20+ privacy projects in DIFC/ADGM and improving PMO compliance from 70% to 95% through quality assurance and risk reporting. Prepared executive risk reports and control recommendations.

ISMS Data Privacy RoPA Risk Register PMO

Senior Manager – Finance & Accounting

Genpact

Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 2 months)

Managed a multi-million-dollar Record-to-Report transformation for Hilton UK as site manager, ensured SLA/KPI adherence, 100% billing realization and delivered MIS and project performance insights to PMO and finance leadership. Controlled project financials and operational risk.

Record To Report SLA Management MIS Project Management Stakeholder Engagement

Team Manager – Finance & Accounting

Capgemini

Oct 2013 - Jul 2016 (2 years 9 months)

Led a 50+ member R2R team for Sandvik under the Global Enterprise Model, managing ERP transitions, driving process automation, ensuring budget adherence and SLA compliance across USA and Canada regions. Delivered performance transformation and people development.

R2R SAP Oracle Process Automation Budget Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Management

Manager – Accounts

Catalyst Management Services

Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 3 months)

Managed accounting in QuickBooks for head office and three regional offices, performed monthly variance analysis and optimized project finance and travel expense controls to maintain budget adherence. Ensured regulatory compliance and financial stability.

Quickbooks Accounting Budgeting Financial Reporting Cost Control Regulatory Compliance

Process Lead – RTR GL

Thomson Reuters

Dec 2005 - May 2011 (5 years 5 months)

Executed month-end closings, bank and balance sheet reconciliations and ensured SOX compliance while managing GL activities for 14 country units; led GL data migration from Oracle 11i to SAP R/3 and transitioned payroll operations to an India shared service center.

SOX Compliance Reconciliations Oracle SAP R 3 Month End Close Data Migration