Gurucharan Raman
About Gurucharan Raman
Gurucharan Raman is the Vice President of Audit and Risk Management at Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA, where he leads a team of approximately 30 audit professionals and manages various risk and compliance programs.
Current Role at Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA
Gurucharan Raman serves as the Vice President, Audit and Risk Management at Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA. He has been with the company since 2006, working out of their Bangalore office. In this role, he leads a team of approximately 30 audit professionals and reports directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. His duties include managing the company's whistleblower hotline, leading fraud investigations, and directing the regulatory compliance testing program to monitor key compliance risks.
Previous Experience at Anantharaman & Co. Chartered Accountants
Before joining Altisource, Gurucharan Raman worked at Anantharaman & Co. Chartered Accountants as a Manager. He held this position from 2000 to 2006, gaining six years of experience in Mumbai. During his time there, he developed his expertise in audit and risk management, which paved the way for his current role in Altisource.
Early Career at K.S.Aiyar & Co. Chartered Accountants
Gurucharan Raman began his professional journey with an apprenticeship at K.S.Aiyar & Co. Chartered Accountants from 1997 to 2000 in Mumbai. This three-year apprenticeship provided him with foundational skills in accounting and auditing, preparing him for subsequent managerial roles in his career.
Educational Background
Gurucharan Raman graduated with a B.Com (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he completed his Chartered Accountant qualification in 2003. He also holds a certification from CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
Governance and Risk Management at Altisource
In his capacity as Vice President, Audit and Risk Management, Gurucharan Raman is an active member of Altisource's Governance Committees on Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Reporting, and Information Security. He partners with business leaders to devise risk mitigation strategies through Fraud Risk Assessments and Enterprise Risk Assessments. Additionally, he leads Altisource’s Third Party Risk Management program, ensuring robust governance and risk management practices.
Mentoring and Coaching
At Altisource, Gurucharan Raman places a strong emphasis on mentorship and coaching. He guides his team on various domains including Internal Audit, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), Risk Management, and soft skills. His dedication to team development ensures that the audit team is equipped with both technical competencies and essential interpersonal skills.