PARARA (PJ) JEGA

IT professional with 23 years of experience developing and implementing security and executing cybersecurity and IT audits in global banks. Skilled cybersecurity and resilience with proven history of delivering exceptional audit planning and execution across APAC and EMEA.

Detail-orientated and thorough individual with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Committed to creating secure digital environment and developing solutions to limit access to protected data and systems.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Perform quarterly Business Monitoring, Audits for APAC Markets businesses with the primary focus on Technology, Information Security and BCDR
• Provide front to back Audit coverage support for APAC Markets trading desks, operations, technology and support functions
• Lead Audits for MAS, HKMA, APRA, FSA, and EU regulatory compliance with the primary focus on Technology, Information Security and BCDR
• Assist and perform routine risk assessments on Markets entities to prioritize and schedule risk based audits
• Complete MIFID transposition readiness reviews and other regulatory compliance reviews for Citi's EU businesses
• Lead and perform quarterly business monitoring, audits to assess business risks across all business units in EMEA with the primary focus on Technology, Information Security and BCDR
• Plan and execute internal Audits in EMEA Markets, CTS ( transactional banking) and consumer businesses
• Supervise and manage Information Security and COB/DRP global, regional initiatives undertaken by IA
• Key point of contact for coordinating technology and project activities sponsored by Tech Audit teams
• Complete post-acquisition and termination reviews for Citi franchises in Europe
• CITI, EMEA International Private Banking (retail and wealth management) and SME Banking
• Assistant Vice President/Vice President - In-Business Risk and Control (2000-2004)- First Line Defence
• Supervise and implement Information Security and COB/DRP Programs in IPB (International Personal Banking) businesses in 5 markets- Jersey, Monaco, London, Geneva and Zurich
• Lead and manage Information Security Programs in EMEA ICG business units
• Recruit, train and develop team of ISOs (74 information security officers) and roll out Citi Information Security program in EMEA ICG businesses
• Manage roll out of Citi's CITMP (Citi Information Technology Management Plan) in ELC (SME banking business in 18 markets) when it was adopted in 2000
• Develop Information Security and CoB Monthly Metrics to help the seniors measure the effectiveness of the Information Security and CoB Program effectiveness
• Act as a point person and coordinate for business units across the world to coordinate activities sponsored by Citi's Information Security Services and Business Continuity Office
• ECDPO-European Certified Data Protection Officer- EU GDPR - 2018