Sunanda P.

About Sunanda P.

With over 17+ years of professional experience, which includes over 11+ years in the Banking & Financial Services industry, I am an accomplishedprofessional specializing in Program Management, Governance and Risk Control. Currently serving asa Senior Associate within the Contingent Worker TPRM Governance team at Goldman Sachs, I leadmultiple transformation and control initiatives enhancing operational resilience, risk mitigation andstrategic alignment across global business divisions. My career reflects a consistent record of drivingprocess optimization, cross-functional collaboration and organizational transformation.With a dedication to fostering collaboration across working groups and divisions, the skills honed over recent years—attention to detail, effective presentation delivery, and mentoring—support my mission to mitigate risk and elevate firmwide practices. At the heart of my professional drive is a commitment to integrating governance structures that reinforce the strategic goals of Goldman Sachs while safeguarding stakeholder interests.

Experience

1. Third Party Risk Management Governance Sr Associate

   Goldman Sachs

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Implementing effective control measures to manage risks in third-party CW engagements by ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting data security, sustaining business continuity, and strengthening due diligence through ongoing monitoring.Governance & Policy Adherence: • Ensure contingent workers operate from approved control locations in alignment with standards set by the Technology Risk team, with appropriate access controls in place. • Review and validate remote work exception requests through detailed due diligence and clarification of business requirements, ensuring all approvals follow the established decision tree and governance protocols. Risk Management & Controls: • Identify and escalate risks related to third-party contingent worker engagements. • Conduct periodic audits to validate compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. • Maintain accurate records for internal controls and reporting purposes.Data Management & Reporting: • Maintain data accuracy in internal tools (e.g, Fieldglass, ServiceNow, MyRisk). • Generate reports and dashboards for management on headcount, vendor usage, tenure exceptions, concentration, etc. • Analyze trends to identify opportunities for process improvements for cost optimization.Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration: • Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, Legal, Compliance, Sourcing, Technology). • Help train business stakeholders on processes and policy updates.

Education

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration