Name: Rajesh "Raj
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" Kumar
Age: 34 38
Education: Master's in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon UniversityPublic Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, B.A. Tech in Computer Political Science from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BombayDelhi University
Professional Background:
810+ years of experience in IT compliance and risk management roles, focusing on IT governance, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurityregulatory affairs and government relations, focusing on the financial services or healthcare industry (depending on the organization's focus).
Focus areas: IT audits, control framework implementation (e.g., COBIT, NIST), risk assessments, policy development, and compliance reportingMonitoring regulatory developments, interpreting new regulations, assessing their impact on the organization, and advocating for the organization's interests with regulatory bodies.
Previous roles: IT Compliance Analyst Regulatory Affairs Manager at a financial services firm, IT Risk Consultant at a technology consulting firm, IT Auditor at a Big Four accounting firmpharmaceutical company, Government Relations Specialist at a financial services association, and Policy Analyst at a regulatory agency.
Special certifications or skills: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), Project Management Professional (PMP)
Industry: Financial Services (or Healthcare, depending on the organization's focus (financial services, healthcare, technology, etc.)
Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities:
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, federal, and international levels.
Analyze the impact of new and proposed regulations on the organization's IT systems and processes comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policiesoperations and business strategies.
Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Conduct IT audits and risk assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Implement and monitor IT governance frameworks implement strategies to ensure compliance with new regulations.
Represent the organization's interests before regulatory bodies and participate in industry advocacy efforts.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., compliance, COBITlegal, NIST).
Prepare and submit IT compliance reports to management and regulatory bodies.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on compliance requirementsoperations) to ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory compliance.
Goals:
Maintain a strong IT compliance program that protects the organization from legal, financial, and reputational risks.
Identify and remediate IT compliance gaps and vulnerabilities proactively.
Promote a culture of compliance awareness and responsibility within the IT organization.
Stay up-to-date with the latest IT compliance regulations and best practicesProactively identify and address emerging regulatory risks.
Ensure the organization is prepared to comply with new regulations promptly and efficiently.
Influence regulatory policy development to promote a favorable regulatory environment for the organization.
Build strong relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.
Challenges:
Keeping pace with the constantly evolving changing regulatory landscape and technology trends.
Translating complex IT compliance requirements into practical actions and controlsInterpreting complex and sometimes ambiguous regulations.
Balancing the need for security and compliance with business agility objectives and innovation.Gaining buy
-in and support for IT compliance initiatives from other departments and Effectively communicating regulatory requirements and changes to internal stakeholders.
Motivations:
Protecting the organization from cyber threats and data breaches.
Ensuring the integrity and reliability of IT systems and data.
Promoting a culture of security and compliance within the IT organization.
Building a successful career in IT compliance and risk management's interests and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
Influencing regulatory policy to create a level playing field for the industry.
Staying at the forefront of regulatory developments and emerging trends.
Build a successful career in regulatory affairs and contribute to the organization's success.
Tech-Savviness:
Highly tech-savvy with deep IT systems, infrastructure, and security expertise.
Proficient in using various IT compliance and risk management tools, such as GRC platforms, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM systems.Able to understand and interpret technical security and compliance documentationregulatory intelligence platforms, legal research databases, and policy analysis tools.
Comfortable with data analysis and identifying trends and patterns in regulatory developments.
Open to using technology to streamline regulatory compliance processes and improve efficiency.
Behavioral Traits:
Detail-oriented and methodical, Strategic thinker with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughnessunderstanding of the political and regulatory landscape.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, able to effectively identify and address IT compliance issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical compliance requirements to non-technical stakeholdersExcellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
Proactive and adaptable, able to anticipate and respond to regulatory changes.
Collaborative and teamrelationship-oriented, willing able to work with others to achieve compliance goals.Ethical and principled, with a solid commitment to integrity and doing the right thingbuild bridges with internal and external stakeholders.
Sources of Information:
Regulatory Government agency websites and publications (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
Industry-specific IT compliance resources and newslettersregulatory news and analysis.IT compliance and risk management conferences and workshops
Legal and regulatory databases.
Networking with other IT compliance professionalsregulatory professionals and industry associations.
Quote:
"IT Regulatory compliance is not just about a matter of following the rules; it's about protecting the organization's assets and reputation by ensuring that our technology systems and processes are secure, reliable, and compliant with relevant regulations and standardsunderstanding the broader policy landscape and proactively engaging with regulators to shape a favorable regulatory environment for our industry and our organization."