Venkat Dontineni

A seasoned Risk & Compliance specialist with 10+ years of experience spanning management consulting (Accenture, Capgemini) and risk leadership roles in banking and gaming industries . Adept at advising senior executives on enterprise risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience , while driving large-scale risk transformation programs. Known for delivering strategic risk solutions that balance regulatory obligations with business objectives , leveraging expertise in financial crime risk, operational risk management, third-party risk frameworks, and regulatory change . During consulting engagements with and Capgemini , successfully led risk operating model redesigns, process re-engineering initiatives, and governance uplift projects for Tier-1 banks and financial institutions. Delivered board-level risk reporting, conducted control testing and maturity benchmarking, and implemented continuous improvement strategies that enhanced audit readiness and reduced compliance gaps. Recognized for a consultative approach to problem-solving , combining deep industry knowledge with hands-on experience in risk analytics, GRC tools (RSA Archer, ServiceNow, SAP Ariba) , and data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) to provide actionable insights to CRO and Audit Committees. Brings a blend of consulting rigour and operational risk expertise , with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders, leading cross-functional risk workshops, and managing regulatory reviews . Skilled in driving efficiency through process automation , fostering a culture of proactive risk management, and aligning enterprise risk strategies with both corporate goals and regulatory requirements (APRA CPS 220/234, ISO 31000, SOX).

• Led enterprise-wide RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) uplift across Security and Technology functions at Tabcorp, identifying and remediating 30+ high-impact control gaps in areas including privileged access, change management, and data protection.
• Designed and embedded a Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) framework for key cyber and operational risks (e.g., third-party access, endpoint security, PAM), reducing manual assurance overhead by 40% and improving audit readiness.
• Provided second-line risk oversight at NAB for CPS 234 compliance, independently validating remediation plans, reviewing incident RCA (root cause analysis), and supporting closure of 20+ open risks across infrastructure and application landscapes.
• Acted as a strategic security risk advisor in Agile squads , integrating risk acceptance and exception processes within CI/CD workflows using Jira and ServiceNow , driving risk ownership and enabling secure digital delivery.
• Automated risk indicator and control testing processes by integrating data from ServiceNow and IAM platforms into Archer risk registers, cutting manual effort by 50% and increasing reporting accuracy for governance forums.
• Influenced senior risk and technology stakeholders without formal authority to drive adoption of control uplift roadmaps and remediation actions, strengthening Line-1 ownership and reducing the number of overdue actions by 40% .

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP).

Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM).

ISO27001 Certified.

Australian Citizen with Baseline Clearance