Neeraja Pilla

About Neeraja Pilla

I am an accomplished professional with 20 years of career success. I am pursuing a dynamic role in GRC in an organization of high repute for mutual growth and success. My dexterity lies in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), specializing in the design, implementation & management of governance frameworks and internal control systems. Demonstrated excellence in streamlining internal control systems to ensure business processes operated efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks while minimizing risk exposure and optimizing operational performance. Over time, I have proved my excellence in spearheading the design & implementation of comprehensive GRC frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, regulatory standards, and risk management strategies across multiple business units.Key Achievement: Successfully directed process reviews and compliance assessments for critical business operations, identifying areas of risk and non-compliance, and recommending corrective actions that reduced operational risks. Outstandingly led process migration initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions while maintaining compliance with internal and external regulatory standards, and strengthening process resilience across global operations.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Citi

   Aug 2017 — Present

   Currently working as C13(Vice President) at Citi. Accomplished professional with expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), specializing in the design, implementation & management of governance frameworks and internal control systems. Spearheaded design & implementation of comprehensive GRC frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, regulatory standards, and risk management strategies across multiple business units. Directed process reviews and compliance assessments for critical business operations, identifying areas of risk and non-compliance, and recommending corrective actions that reduced operational risks. Led process migration initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions while maintaining compliance with internal and external regulatory standards, and strengthening process resilience across global operations. Developed and implemented risk assessment frameworks to proactively identify, measure, and mitigate potential financial, operational, and compliance risks, improving overall business continuity and security. Streamlined internal control systems to ensure business processes operated efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, while minimizing risk exposure and optimizing operational performance. Coordinated internal audits and external regulatory assessments, ensuring timely reporting of compliance gaps and overseeing the implementation of remediation plans to meet required standards. Provided senior leadership and guidance on the integration of risk and compliance functions into day-to-day operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability at all levels.

Education

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  BBA, Finance, General

  2004 — 2007

• SMU Academy

  Bachelor of Business Administration

• NIIT

  DNIIT, C++

  2000 — 2003

• NIIT

  Professional Diploma in Computers

Skills

• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Portfolio Management
• Mergers
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Finance
• Equities
• Relationship Management
• Credit
• Bloomberg Terminal
• Software Project Management
• Financial Services
• Business Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Credit Risk
• Bloomberg
• Sdlc
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Risk
• Vendor Management
• Investment Banking
• Pmp
• Retail Banking