Chandrashekhar S
From Onboarding to Oversight – Driving End-to-End Banking Integrity | Risk & Control Visionary | AML, Lending & Privacy Strategist | People Developer & Trusted Partner.Control Testing Execution @ Citi | Ex- Barclays
- Role
- Business Risk and Control Manager at Citi
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chandrashekhar S
I am a banking risk and controls leader with 15+ years of global experience spanning Retail, Corporate, and Private Banking across Citi, Barclays, and RBS. My career journey has been shaped by a consistent focus on governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation.In my current role at Citibank, I lead a team of testers executing control testing and monitoring frameworks, while also driving design effectiveness assessments across critical processes. This involves ensuring that internal controls are not just tested for compliance, but continuously enhanced to meet evolving regulatory expectations, industry benchmarks, and emerging risks.I bring a proven ability to:Design, execute, and strengthen control frameworks aligned with global regulatory standards (Basel, FCA, GDPR, AML/KYC).Leverage automation and analytics to enhance testing efficiency and proactively identify emerging risks.Translate industry-wide trends in operational resilience, third-party risk management, and data privacy into practical control measures.Engage stakeholders globally to embed a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.Over the years, I have successfully driven large-scale migrations, digital transformations, and process re-engineering initiatives, consistently balancing business growth with regulatory discipline. I’m passionate about building teams that not only deliver robust testing outcomes but also add strategic value through insights, foresight, and adaptability. Core Focus Areas: Control Testing & Monitoring | Risk & Compliance | KYC/AML | Data Privacy (GDPR)| Operational Transformation | Governance | Audit & Assurance | Banking Strategy
Experience
Business Risk and Control Manager
May 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Managing a team within the Control Testing Execution Unit, focusing on control design assessments and operational effectiveness. • Spearheading the development of test design assessments, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in control monitoring. • Implementing innovative strategies that improved testing processes and lead to process efficiency
Education
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services
2008 — 2010
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