Thomas Mathew
Associate Director – Enterprise Risk & Compliance | Operational Risk | Governance, Audit & Controls | 19+ yrs BFSI | ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Role
- Associate Director - Operational Risk and Compliance at Cognizant
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thomas Mathew
Risk and compliance leader with over 19 years of experience driving operational risk frameworks, governance, and audit readiness across global organizations. Proven track record of strengthening control environments, mitigating risk exposure, and ensuring regulatory compliance across large-scale operations. Experienced in designing and implementing risk frameworks, enhancing audit outcomes, and embedding a strong risk culture across business units. Currently serving as Associate Director at Cognizant, leading risk and compliance initiatives across enterprise operations. Brings deep expertise from previous roles at Wells Fargo and HSBC, with a strong foundation in operational risk, training transformation, and process governance. Known for partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and building high-performing teams to deliver sustainable risk and compliance outcomes. Core Expertise: • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) • Operational Risk & Control Frameworks • Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness • Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA) • Governance & Internal Controls • Process Risk & Quality Assurance ISO 27001 Lead Auditor | Risk Transformation | Governance Leader
Experience
Associate Director - Operational Risk and Compliance
Mar 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
1) Lead enterprise-wide operational risk and compliance initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal governance frameworks2) Strengthen control environments through implementation of robust risk frameworks, improving audit readiness and reducing compliance gaps3) Partner with senior stakeholders and client leadership to drive risk governance, control effectiveness, and regulatory alignment4) Oversee risk assessments, control testing, and mitigation planning across large-scale operationsLead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a strong risk-aware culture across the organization5) Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, control effectiveness, and risk visibility
Education
Bhavan's Vivekananda Degree College, Sainikpuri
B.COM, Commerce
2003 — 2006
Little Flower Junior College, Uppal
CSE, Computer Science
2001 — 2003
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