Rohit Rao
Managing Director (Partner) - Accenture Operations, Global Risk & Compliance Lead @Accenture
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director (Partner) - Accenture Operations, Global Risk & Compliance Lead @Accenture
Bengaluru, IN
Joined as Chief Risk Officer, Asia Pacific and got elevated to the Global Risk & Compliance Officer in 18 monthsChief Risk Officer - Global Risk & ComplianceSOC Program Leadership - Lead Accenture\'s Service Organization Control program to maintain industry-standard compliance frameworksClient Risk Management - Implement robust control frameworks for new and existing clients through strategic \"low-touch, high-impact\" compliance reviews that maximize efficiency while ensuring thoroughnessAgile Risk Response - Rapidly address control design gaps and operational effectiveness issues to protect client interests and maintain Accenture\'s reputation for excellenceEmployee Standards & Audit Compliance - Monitor and validate that all employees entering Accenture meet required compliance standards through comprehensive screening processes and audit oversight across global operationsInternal Fraud Prevention - Developed advanced fraud detection and investigation protocols to protect Accenture assets and maintain trust
EDUCATION
Monash University
Masters in Information Systems, Business Intelligence and IT Management
Western Sydney University
Bachelors in Information Technology, Data Communications and Networking
SKILLS
ABOUT ROHIT RAO
Managing Director & Chief Risk OfficerConsulting | Compliance | Multi-Industry LeadershipExecutive leader with a track record of building resilient organizations across complex, highly regulated environments. Known for translating regulatory pressure into operational advantage — turning compliance requirements into frameworks that reduce cost, sharpen performance, and create long-term organizational value.Brings deep cross-sector experience to enterprise risk, internal controls, and business transformation, with a reputation for building the systems and teams that hold up under scrutiny.*Areas of Focus*Financial Risk Management — Designing enterprise-wide risk frameworks that go beyond box-checking to genuinely protect the business and satisfy regulators.Business Process Optimization — Identifying where operations are slow, costly, or fragile, and rebuilding them to be efficient and scalable.Regulatory Compliance & Controls — Implementing control environments that are rigorous without being burdensome, keeping organizations ahead of shifting requirements.Internal Audit Leadership — Building audit programs that surface real risk — not just paper findings — and drive meaningful change.Operations Management — Overseeing end-to-end performance with a steady focus on reducing risk while enabling growth.
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