Arun R

Experience

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  UST Global

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2016

  Software Engineer

  Worked in IBM 4690 Project* Programmed and analysed well designed, testable, efficient code in an agile environment for a major UK based retail firm* Implemented projects to bring the system in compliance with PCI DSS standard* Implemented projects to improve retail stock and supply management efficiency* Handled daily client interactions and interactions with supporting teams* Mentored new members to team and organized knowledge transfer sessions during their project ramp up time* Provided daily and weekly status reports to higher management and notified any issues or roadblocks faced* Ensured best practices and stringent quality checks on project deliverable to maintain service level agreements Show less

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  J Wings Manifest Wealth

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Financial Analyst Intern

  Worked in equities and foreign exchange market* Performed technical analysis in the foreign exchange market* Managed portfolios and invested on behalf of clients* Researched and recommended strategies to control risks while trading in currency pairs* Pitched investment products and reached the sales target of Rs.1 Lakh* Prepared high-quality reports for the senior management* Researched and presented a project :Volatility impact of foreign currency pairs on Indian currency pairs Show less

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  KPMG India

  Jun 2019 - now

  Team lead and Quality reviewer for:* IT attestation enagagements : ISAE3402/SSAE18 (SOC1) and SOC 2* Information Risk Management (IRM) support in external audits* IT internal audits* IT Regulatory Compliance engagements (ICOFR, Management Testing)* Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX) implementation engagements* ISO 27001 gap assessments* Information Risk Advisory (2nd Line Of Defense) enagements covering controls design & implementation review, project assurance, findings management, RFP assessments and POC assessments. Show less Responsibilities:• IT attestation engagements (SSAE 18/ISAE3402 & SOC2) for business process and technology service providers where the scope of work included testing and documentation of general controls pertaining to physical access, environmental security, application change management, incident management etc and controls related to Trust Service Criterias like Secuirty, Availability, Confidentiality etc.• Providing IRM support for external audits (IRMeA) where the responsibilities included testing of design and operating effectiveness of IT General and Automated controls for clients from varied industries such as IT Automation and Security, Healthcare, Banking etc.• Testing completeness and accuracy of IPEs (Information Provided by Entity) by understanding the process workflow. Show less

  • Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Consultant

    Jun 2019 - Oct 2021
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  KPMG Australia

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Senior Consultant

  Australia Secondment