About me

A leader with 28 years of rich experience in managing Internal audits, risks and business operations across global organizations. Extensive experience in banking, financial services with relevant industry certifications enabling delivery of IT integrated and data analytics audits across jurisdictions. Has lead global audits across ABN Amro, NatWest Group (RBS, Ulster, Coutts and RBSI) banking brands protecting 20 million customers. Currently leading the Barclays Internal Audit India team managing ecenomic crime prevention and operations portfolio. Board of Governors of The Institute of Internal Auditors, Madras Chapter. Leading the Data Analytics, Citizenship and Employee Resource Group critical agenda for Barclays IA India. Expertise in various client segment products and processes including Sanctions, Anti Money Laundering, Anti Bribery Corruption, Anti Tax Evasion facilitation, Internal fraud. Business processes such as Account Opening, Trade Finance, Digital Payments, Reconciliations, Investigations, Procurement, HR, Markets, Treasury and various enterprise risks. Compliance to global country regulations of the jurisdictions we operate from in Asia, Europe, UK and US. Performed India branch banking audits, Sox testing and audits of operational, customer, financial, reputational and behavioural risks in 15+ countries. Identified inefficiencies and cost savings to 4 million GBP by adding value with an eye for detail. Have built high performing teams and enabled them to succeed which make me a compassionate and impactful role model. Hold honourary positions as management committee member of educational institutions. Awarded for implementing large scale systems and controls which are cloud based computing solutions through mobile apps and portal leading to complete digitization of schools and e-governance for all stakeholders. Experiended change agent and a leadership coach conducting out of box team building workshops on "Adapting Change". Internal Audit Quality Methodology trainer and in 2019 certified with Coaching Mastery Accreditation. President, Founder Treasurer and Human Resource Director of Maheshwari Circle Chennai 1 community and Rajasthan Cosmo Club. LIBA Star Alumini. Master of ceremonies and regular speaker at schools, colleges, community and corporate events. Director of family owned real estate private limited companies and family trusts which gives me the business acumen and pulse of serving customers always better.