Saurabh Misra

About Saurabh Misra

Leadership-level IT Audit and Technology Risk leader with experience across cybersecurity, AI governance, cloud security, and global SOX ITGC programs.Areas of focus: IT Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity Governance, AI Governance, AI Risk Management, Cloud Security, SOX ITGC, GRC, and Enterprise Risk.Leadership-level IT Audit and Technology Risk leader with more than 18 years of experience across cybersecurity governance, AI governance, cloud security, and global SOX ITGC programs. I work with global organizations to strengthen technology risk management, improve controls, and support secure digital transformation.Areas of focus include IT Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity Governance, AI Governance and AI Risk Management, Cloud Security, SOX ITGC, GRC, Data Privacy, and Enterprise Risk.I currently serve as a senior IT and security risk professional at ManpowerGroup, a global leader in workforce solutions, where I lead global technology audit and risk initiatives across multiple regions. My work focuses on strengthening IT controls, assessing cloud and enterprise platforms, and supporting governance around emerging technologies including AI.Earlier in my career, I worked with Deloitte in advisory roles focused on technology risk and compliance programs for large global organizations.My experience includes IT risk assurance and advisory, control design and operating effectiveness testing, cloud governance and assurance, data protection and privacy, and implementation of security and resilience frameworks. I have led engagements across industries including financial services, consumer products, manufacturing, oil and gas, and healthcare.I also bring experience in SOX ITGC, digital forensics, investigations, fraud risk, compliance programs, and enterprise control frameworks. My focus is on enabling strong governance, resilience, and measurable value from technology risk management.Certifications include CISA, CDPSE, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, and ITIL.

Experience

1. Advisory Senior Solution Manager 2

   Deloitte

   Sep 2016 — Present

   Key responsibilities & Achievements -1. Risk & compliance leadership - managed complex assurance and internal audit engagements for Fortune 500 clients, focusing on SOX compliance, controls optimization, and risk-based audits.2. IT general controls (ITGC)/ITAC/ABC - led system reviews and gap analyses to strengthen control frameworks, address remediation efforts, and achieve successful compliance sign-offs.3. Business process improvements - collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, align them with client objectives, and recommend process enhancements that reduced operational inefficiencies.4. Team development - mentored and guided multi-disciplinary teams on audit methodologies, industry best practices, and emerging regulatory requirements, contributing to improved staff performance and retention.5. Client advisory services - advised clients on end-to-end security risk management, third-party assessments (e.g, SOC, ISAE), and controls integration to bolster enterprise governance.

Education

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  MBA Finance and Systems, Systems

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  MBA, Risk Management, Systems

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Business Continuity
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Business Continuity Planning
• Iso 27001
• Internal Controls
• Project Management
• Consulting
• Data Privacy
• Governance
• IT Asset Management
• Enterprise Security Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Financial Risk
• Information Technology
• Risk Mitigation
• Information Security Management
• IT Risk
• Bcp Dr
• Vendor Management
• Sas70
• IT Audit
• Business Analysis
• Auditing
• Pmo
• Itil
• Information Security
• Bs25999
• Compliance Audits
• Cisa
• Gap Analysis
• Software Asset Management
• IT Governance
• Strategy
• IT Service Management
• Sap
• Disaster Recovery
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Sox