Hari Easwaran
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Manager with over 14 years of expertise in Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Regulatory services. Specialized in RCSA testing for First Line of Defense (LOD) controls within global banking environments. Proven track record in designing control frameworks, regulatory compliance programs, and leading stakeholder management to strengthen risk culture and control effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager – Risk & Regulatory (Financial Services)
PwC Acceleration Centre
Bangaluru
2025.05 - Current
- Leading RCSA control testing across multiple workstreams for a large global banking client.
- Managing cross-functional risk and control teams to design, validate, and implement regulatory controls.
- Developed a quality analytics tool to assess workpaper standards and generate measurable tester performance insights.
- Driving control effectiveness reviews and governance reporting for senior stakeholders.
Manager – Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk
KPMG Global Services
Bengaluru
2023.10 - 2025.04
- Led Internal audit and regulatory compliance programs for Global Banking institutions.
- Delivered External Quality Assurance Reviews (EQAR) aligned to IIA Standards and FRB/OCC guidance.
- Managed stakeholder engagement across business, audit, and compliance leadership.
- Designed and delivered training programs on audit methodology, SOX testing, and ERM frameworks.
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services
Bengaluru
2021.10 - 2023.09
- Supported enterprise-wide risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and control design reviews.
- Identified key operational risks and recommended mitigating control enhancements.
- Developed process narratives, risk-control matrices, and flowcharts using GRC tools.
Senior / Associate – Internal Audit
KPMG Global Services
Bengaluru
2015.08 - 2021.09
- Executed SOX and regulatory compliance testing for global financial services clients.
- Assessed design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Implemented best practices for project management to optimize resource utilization.
- Led remediation tracking and closure of control deficiencies.
Associate – Risk & Compliance
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
2013.10 - 2015.08
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Delivered process controls monitoring and SOX compliance testing.
- Identified efficiency opportunities to strengthen control environments and service delivery.
Junior Analyst – AML/KYC Analyst
Scope - Standard Chartered Operations Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
2012.06 - 2013.09
- Prepared reports highlighting key findings from analysis activities.
- Conducted AML alert investigations and suspicious activity escalations.
- Performed sanctions and financial crime media monitoring.
Education
MBA - Executive General Management Program (EGMP)
Indian Institute of Management
Bengaluru 2019.10 - 2020.04
MBA - PGDBA - Finance
Symbiosis CDL
Benagluru 2014.06 - 2016.04
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance
Madras University
Chennai 2009.05 - 2012.04
Skills
- Internal Audit
- RCSA Testing
- SOX Controls Testing
- Audit methodology
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Six Sigma - Yellow Belt (Issued 2021)
Timeline
Manager – Risk & Regulatory (Financial Services)
PwC Acceleration Centre
2025.05 - Current
Manager – Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk
KPMG Global Services
2023.10 - 2025.04
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services
2021.10 - 2023.09
MBA - Executive General Management Program (EGMP)
Indian Institute of Management
2019.10 - 2020.04
Senior / Associate – Internal Audit
KPMG Global Services
2015.08 - 2021.09
MBA - PGDBA - Finance
Symbiosis CDL
2014.06 - 2016.04
Associate – Risk & Compliance
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
2013.10 - 2015.08
Junior Analyst – AML/KYC Analyst
Scope - Standard Chartered Operations Pvt Ltd.
2012.06 - 2013.09
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance
Madras University
2009.05 - 2012.04