Karthik Anandan

About Karthik Anandan

I bring vast hands-on experience across BFSI, Investment Banking Operations, Digital Transformation, Client Account Data, Security Settlements, and Cyber Security Operations. My journey has been rooted in solving real operational problems where risk, scale, regulation, and technology intersect daily. I thrive in environments that demand precision, resilience, and continuous evolution.Over the years, I’ve led large-scale transformation and automation programs, stabilized complex transitions, and partnered closely with CXO stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes. Whether it’s improving data quality, strengthening risk controls, or building future-ready operating models, my work is anchored in operational excellence with a strong human core.What I bring to the Table- Strategic Planning & Integration- Investment Banking Operations & Security Settlements- Digital Transformation, RPA & AI-driven Solutions- Reference Data Management & Data Quality Controls- Risk Management, SOX & Regulatory Compliance- Cyber Security Operations (SOC, DLP, GRC)- Stakeholder, Client & People ManagementSignature Impact:I’ve led and delivered enterprise-wide transformations, building 52 RPA bots, driving end-to-end automation (STP), improving settlement efficiency, preventing fraud, and enabling massive cost savings. I’ve successfully transitioned and stabilized CISO pods, governed SOC 24/5 operations, implemented AI-driven test scripts, dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), and strengthened data governance frameworks for leading global investment banks.Cross Industry Experience:My experience spans Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Cyber Security, Reference Data, Middle Office, Financial Crime, and Regulatory Reporting working across EQ, Fixed Income, FX, PB, and OTC products. I’ve led change using Agile/Scrum, managed RFPs, audits, revenue forecasting, budgeting, and multi-location teams in high-pressure, SLA-driven environments.Leadership Philosophy:I lead with clarity, accountability, and empathy, building strong teams, simplifying complexity, and enabling people to do their best work.Open to conversations around transformation, operational leadership, and building resilient BFSI ecosystems.

Experience

1. CISO Cyber Security Operations Leader Architect

   Wipro

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Managing delivery excellence for Cyber information security operations for SOC 24/5 Operations, Data Leakage prevention (DLP), MS Defender, Governance Risk and compliance along with Security Architecture platforms Transitioned and stabilized all the Tracks for CISO Pods Migration

Education

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, International Business/Trade/Commerce

• SRKHS

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

  2002 — 2005