Vijay Raman Balaji

Business Risk & Control Manager | Banking & Financial Services | 15+ Years Driving Operational Excellence, Risk Mitigation & Control Frameworks | Customer Experience, Cost Optimization & Strategic Execution

Role
Business Risk and Control Manager at Citi
Location
Chennai, TN, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Vijay Raman Balaji

I am a Business Risk & Control professional with over 15 years of experience in the Banking and Financial Services industry, specializing in risk governance, operational controls, process excellence, and customer-centric execution.Throughout my career, I have partnered with senior stakeholders, operations, compliance, audit, and technology teams to design and strengthen control frameworks, mitigate operational and regulatory risks, and drive sustainable business outcomes. I bring a strong balance of risk discipline and business pragmatism, enabling organizations to meet regulatory expectations while improving efficiency and customer experience.My expertise includes end-to-end risk assessment, issue management, control testing, audit readiness, and remediation governance, along with driving cost optimization and process improvements across complex, high-volume environments. I am known for my ability to translate risk insights into actionable strategies, support strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.I am passionate about building resilient, well-controlled operations that support growth, protect customers, and deliver long-term value.

Experience

  1. Business Risk and Control Manager

    Citi

    Apr 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

  • IMT CDL Ghaziabad

    PGDM, Operations Management

  • Institute of Risk Management

    Level 1 Qualified, Enterprise Risk Management

  • University of Bristol

    Masters, Economics, Finance and Management

  • Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bank Management

    2007 — 2010

Skills

  • Strategy
  • E-Commerce
  • Quality Assurance
  • Web Analytics
  • Team Management
  • Analysis
  • Start-Ups
  • Crm
  • Project Management
  • Market Research
  • Training

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