Gideon Okechukwu
AVP Risk & Controls, Cloud & Infrastructure Governance @Citi
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WORK HISTORY
AVP Risk & Controls, Cloud & Infrastructure Governance @Citi
United States Dallas, TX, US
Lead enterprise risk and control programs across global cloud and infrastructure environments. • Strengthened ITGC and SOX frameworks, closing 40% of high-risk corrective actions within two quarters. • Automated audit evidence workflows, reducing audit preparation time by 35%. • Conduct risk assessments and remediation strategies addressing vulnerabilities and control gaps. • Govern security review processes aligned with regulatory standards and internal policies. • Partner with engineering, audit, and legal teams to enforce compliance across platforms. • Designed decommissioning control frameworks aligned with NIST and COBIT, reducing residual risk. • Improved infrastructure governance through inventory validation and control tracking enhancements.
EDUCATION
NPower
Cloud Computing, Information Technology
NPower
Tech Fundamentals , Information Technology
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
Nigerian Law School
BL: Called to Bar as Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Law
ABOUT GIDEON OKECHUKWU
Cybersecurity and IT Risk & Compliance leader with 8+ years of experience across financial services, technology, and legal environments, combining deep technical expertise with a licensed attorney background in data privacy and regulatory compliance.Proven track record in leading enterprise risk and control programs, strengthening audit readiness, and driving remediation initiatives within highly regulated environments.Experienced in cloud security governance (AWS, Azure), vulnerability management, and security program execution, with strong alignment between cybersecurity strategy and business objectives.Recognized for accelerating control remediation, automating audit workflows, and improving compliance frameworks, while partnering with global engineering, audit, and legal stakeholders to enhance organizational security posture.
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