Gokul Prasad
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Internal Audit Professional with over 9 years of progressive experience, rising from Associate to Assistant Vice President. Adept at Business Operations and Risk Management, with a strong ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and process audits to drive continuous improvement and regulatory adherence. Known for strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and a proactive approach to strengthening governance frameworks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Management Specialist - AVP
Wells Fargo India Solutions
Hyderabad
04.2024 - Current
- Assess risks by reviewing risk ratings, control effectiveness, and process vulnerabilities
- Identify control gaps and recommend remediation strategies to enhance operational resilience
- Develop and implement evaluation methodologies for risk assessment and control testing
- Conduct detailed process walkthrough with business units to map risks and controls
- Document control frameworks, ensuring adherence to governance and compliance standards
- Assess control design and operational effectiveness through targeted testing
- Develop test questions and test scripts to evaluate control execution and reliability
- Analyze control performance data to identify trends and potential risk exposures
- Participate in mitigating current and emerging risks related to business operations
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, internal control policies, and governance frameworks
Associate Manager
Wells Fargo India Solutions
Hyderabad
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Led successful audits, ensuring adherence to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks
- Strengthened risk control measures, reducing operational risks and enhancing internal controls
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration between QA, development, and operations
- Trained and mentored junior QA professionals, improving team productivity
- Developed and implemented standardized testing procedures, reducing errors and inconsistencies
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) to identify defects and prevent recurrence
- Conducted periodic audits to assess adherence to internal controls and quality frameworks
Senior Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo India Solutions
Hyderabad
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted quality control checks for post-close operations, ensuring accuracy in paid loan releases
- Performed in-depth reviews of customer profiles to validate loan terms and compliance
- Ensured all paid loan releases met regulatory standards and internal policies
- Collaborated with teams to improve error reduction strategies and process efficiency
- Designed and implemented training plans to enhance team competency in loan quality control functions
- Tracked and projected learning curves, ensuring continuous process improvement and compliance
Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo India Solutions
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Conducted detailed review and validation of tax and financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Identified and resolved discrepancies by cross-referencing financial data with supporting documents
- Utilized BLAST and TCM to reconcile financial data with received documents, ensuring consistency and integrity
- Streamlined reconciliation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance on best practices and process improvements
- Led training sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and knowledge transfer
Associate Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo India Solutions
Hyderabad
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted thorough review and validation of tax documents and financial records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Verified the accuracy of financial data against supporting documentation, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Utilized BLAST and TCM tools to reconcile financial data with documents received
- Ensured data integrity and alignment between system records and submitted documentation
Education
Enterprise Risk Management Level - 1 -
Institute of Risk Management, U.K.
12-2023
MBA - Finance
Aurora PG College
Hyderabad, India06.2015
Skills
- Audits & Assurance
- Audit Planning & Documentation
- Audit Methodologies
- Compliance Standards
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Process Improvement
- Team Building & Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
- Initiated and completed Paid Loan Research- QA RPA project with an annual save of 1,664 hours.
- Received 3 Wells Fargo Champion - Living Our Values and 1 Wells Fargo Champion - Leadership awards.
- Received 2 Achieving Excellence II Awards & Shared Success from Onshore Partners for consistent performance.
- Received Manager Spotlight Award from LOB for handling WLS Paid Loan Pipeline - QA project.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Control Management Specialist - AVP
Wells Fargo India Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Associate Manager
Wells Fargo India Solutions
04.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo India Solutions
07.2019 - 04.2022
Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo India Solutions
01.2017 - 07.2019
Associate Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo India Solutions
08.2015 - 01.2017
Enterprise Risk Management Level - 1 -
Institute of Risk Management, U.K.
MBA - Finance
Aurora PG College
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