Mohit Pradhan
London
Summary
I’m a senior technology audit and cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience, primarily within the financial services sector. I’ve held leadership roles managing global teams across IT audit, cybersecurity risk, and information security functions. My background includes delivering complex global audits, driving regulatory compliance initiatives, and partnering with senior executives to strengthen technology risk management. I have deep expertise across cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and regulatory standards, and I’m passionate about helping organizations navigate evolving cyber threats while building strong, resilient controls.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Audit Manager
Deutsche Bank
06.2021 - Current
- Lead global Cyber Security audit portfolio for Production Management, overseeing audit planning, scoping, budgeting, and execution.
- Managed a diverse team of auditors across multiple regions, driving consistent audit delivery standards and knowledge sharing.
- Enhanced audit methodology by integrating advanced data analytics and Cloud-native technologies into testing frameworks.
- Directed complex validations of critical audit findings across multiple technology towers, vendors, and cloud environments.
- Cultivated strong senior stakeholder relationships, positioning Internal Audit as a trusted advisor to Production Management and Group Technology.
- Delivered strategic audit insights that influenced management action plans and remediation strategies for Cyber Security risks.
Lead Principle Auditor (Vice President)
Deutsche Bank
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Shaped audit plans aligned to emerging cyber threats and regulatory expectations.
- Led thematic reviews and issue validations focused on data loss prevention, access management, and cyber threat intelligence capabilities.
- Provided advisory support on security initiatives to senior leadership, influencing strategy beyond formal audit work.
- Collaborated with international audit teams across US, EMEA, and APAC to drive global consistency in Cyber Security audit coverage.
Senior Consultant Technology Risk SME
Tori Global
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Led Cyber Security workstream in Technology Controls transformation program.
- Delivered Group-wide IT controls maturity assessments under strict regulatory timelines.
- Provided advisory support to remediate critical regulatory issues.
Senior Consultant
Lloyds Banking Group (Contract)
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Revamped IT Supplier Assurance with a focus on cybersecurity and cloud technologies.
- Developed and coordinated Cyber Controls Framework aligned with NIST standards.
SOX Controls Testing Lead
Deloitte for UBS
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed SOX IT controls testing across Infrastructure and Cyber Security workstreams.
- Built strong working relationships with UBS management and external auditors.
Senior Audit Manager
Deloitte for Lloyds Banking Group
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and led multiple Security-focused IT audits under challenging deadlines.
- Supported Cyber Security initiatives and enhanced internal audit processes.
Head of Information Security
ICAP (Contract)
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Designed and implemented a new Information Security operating model.
- Achieved major audit issue reduction and strengthened Asia Pacific regional engagement.
- Led regulatory remediation efforts (MAS regulatory issues).
Education
BSc Hons - Computer Science with Management
Kings College London
06.2000
A Levels - Computer Science, Business Studies, Biology
Weald College Harr
06.1996
International Business - undefined
London School of Economics
11.2002
Skills
- IT Audit & Assurance
- Technology Risk and Controls
- Cloud Security Auditing (AWS, GCP, Azure environments)
- Data Protection and Data Leakage Prevention (DLP)
- Stakeholder Management & Executive Reporting
- Critical Issue Validation and Remediation
- Internal Audit Methodology & Best Practices
- Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, COBIT)
- Regulatory Compliance (SOX, MAS, FCA/PRA expectations)
Accomplishments
- Led Global Cybersecurity Audits at Deutsche Bank, improving audit delivery using cloud technologies and advanced data analytics, while strengthening MD-level stakeholder engagement.
- Directed Critical Issue Remediation across multiple technology towers, ensuring closure of significant audit findings and enhancing the organization’s security posture.
- Spearheaded First-of-Its-Kind Cyber Audits, including Data Leakage Protection, for Deutsche Bank's Group Internal Audit, setting new standards for cybersecurity assurance.
- Led a Regional IT Service Delivery Team at RBS Bank, overseeing IT operations for four European countries, managing a £20M budget, and delivering major cost savings through strategic resource optimization.
- Built Regional Information Security Framework from the Ground Up at ABN Amro
Established a Security Officer network across 12 countries, managed third-party data security risk for over 1,500 vendors, and implemented CyberArk privileged access controls across the region.
Certification
- CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISACA London) – May 2021
- CISM – Certified Information Security Manager (passed exam) (ISACA London) – Dec 2013
- CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (ISACA London) – Dec 2011
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Agile Development (Skills Matter) – Mar 2011
- PRINCE2 Practitioner – Project Management (APM Group) – Mar 2004
Timeline
Principal Audit Manager
Deutsche Bank
06.2021 - Current
Lead Principle Auditor (Vice President)
Deutsche Bank
11.2017 - 06.2021
Senior Consultant Technology Risk SME
Tori Global
03.2017 - 05.2017
Senior Consultant
Lloyds Banking Group (Contract)
05.2016 - 03.2017
SOX Controls Testing Lead
Deloitte for UBS
07.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Audit Manager
Deloitte for Lloyds Banking Group
08.2014 - 06.2015
Head of Information Security
ICAP (Contract)
02.2013 - 07.2014
A Levels - Computer Science, Business Studies, Biology
Weald College Harr
International Business - undefined
London School of Economics
BSc Hons - Computer Science with Management
Kings College London
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