Balraju Guggilam
Chennai,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Senior technology and risk leader with 30+ years of experience across banking, financial services, manufacturing, and global delivery organizations. Proven expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), enterprise risk management, IT operations, and large-scale program leadership within regulated environments. Demonstrated success in building governance frameworks, driving regulatory compliance, leading large multi-disciplinary teams (50–100+), and reducing operational, technology, and delivery risks for global banking platforms. Trusted advisor to senior leadership with strong stakeholder engagement across Corporate & Institutional Banking.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Associate Vice President – Governance, Risk & Compliance
Standard Chartered Global Business Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - Current
- Career Progression
- Development / Project Manager (Aug 2006 – Oct 2012)
- Senior Manager (Nov 2012 – Apr 2019)
- Associate Vice President (Apr 2019 – Present)
- Relevant Responsibilities & Impact
- Led enterprise governance, risk, and compliance functions supporting Corporate & Institutional Banking operations
- Established and enforced operational controls, risk mitigation plans, and compliance standards across projects and production systems
- Oversaw technology risk, audit actions, and control gaps, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements
- Directed large support and delivery teams (L1 & L2) ensuring secure, stable, and compliant operations
- Reduced incidents and post-production issues through proactive monitoring, automation, and process governance
- Managed budget planning, forecasting, and cost controls; challenged vendor proposals resulting in 60–70% cost reduction
- Led Transition to Services (TTS) function ensuring secure and compliant migration of projects into production
- Delivered executive-level reporting on risk posture, operational health, and service metrics
- Key Domains & Platforms
- Corporate Lending (ACBS)
- Securities Services (Custody Platforms across 28 countries)
- Trade Services (SWIFT integrations)
- Supply Chain Finance
- Internet & Digital Banking Platforms (Straight2Bank)
- (Formerly SCOPE International Pvt. Ltd.)
- Awards
- Courageous Award – for recovering and delivering a critical program from a high-risk state
Delivery / Project Manager
Aztec Software & Technology Services Ltd.
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Led delivery of secure, scalable loyalty management platforms for financial clients
- Ensured data integrity, application stability, and risk-controlled delivery
- Delivered projects ahead of schedule with strong governance and execution discipline
Project Manager | Program Manager | Command Centre Manager
T-melmax
03.2003 - 10.2004
- Managed enterprise treasury system implementations
- Served as Command Centre Manager for a large-scale bank merger, coordinating 100+ resources
- Ensured business continuity, regulatory adherence, and zero disruption during merger execution
- Received Best Performer Award for successful migration under stringent timelines
Project Manager / Project Leader
Kale Consultants Ltd.
01.2001 - 03.2003
- Led cross-border payment systems for global banks
- Designed secure backend systems with built-in dynamic fee logic and strong transaction control safeguards.
- Delivered critical banking systems under aggressive timelines without compromising SDLC controls
Senior Developer / Developer
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
09.1992 - 12.2000
- Built enterprise systems for Production Planning, Cost Accounting, and MIS
- Early exposure to IT controls, operational systems, and data management
- Designed and implemented automation for customer supply allocation and stock dispatch workflows.
- Developed predictive market trend analysis to drive proactive machine ordering and production planning.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Systems Management
NIIT
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Bharathiar University
CoimbatoreSkills
Information Security Governance & Cyber Risk Management
Security Operations Oversight (L1/L2/L3)
Incident, Problem & Change Management (security operational resilience)
Vendor Risk Management & Cost Optimization
Executive Reporting & Board-level Communication
Regulatory & Audit Readiness (Banking & Financial Services)
Enterprise GRC: Policies, Controls & Compliance
Technology Risk, Audit Actions & Control Gap Remediation
Operational Controls, Risk Mitigation Plans & Compliance Standards
Risk Posture / Operational Health Reporting & Service Metrics
Program & Portfolio Management (large-scale, regulated delivery)
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
- Collaborative, calm, and decisive leader
- Strong change agent with governance mindset
- Effective communicators with senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to align business strategies, risk, and technology
Timeline
Associate Vice President – Governance, Risk & Compliance
Standard Chartered Global Business Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - Current
Delivery / Project Manager
Aztec Software & Technology Services Ltd.
01.2005 - 07.2006
Project Manager | Program Manager | Command Centre Manager
T-melmax
03.2003 - 10.2004
Project Manager / Project Leader
Kale Consultants Ltd.
01.2001 - 03.2003
Senior Developer / Developer
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
09.1992 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Bharathiar University
Post Graduate Diploma - Systems Management
NIIT