Saurabh Bhargava
About Saurabh Bhargava
Saurabh Bhargava serves as the Director of Group Internal Audit at UBS, where he has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in cyber security, technology risk, and IT controls management.
Current Role at UBS
Saurabh Bhargava serves as the Director of Group Internal Audit at UBS, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is part of UBS' Cyber Security and Networks Internal Audit Group, where he focuses on technology-related audits. His responsibilities include evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within the organization.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Saurabh Bhargava held several positions at UBS. He worked as Director of the Chief Information Security Office from 2016 to 2018, and as Director of Technology Risk from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he was an Associate Director in both IT Risk and Security from 2011 to 2013 and Technology Risk from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at UBS has spanned over five years, contributing to various aspects of technology risk management.
Experience at Wipro
Before joining UBS, Saurabh Bhargava worked at Wipro as an IT Security Consultant from 2003 to 2011. His eight years at Wipro involved providing security solutions and consulting services, enhancing his expertise in IT security and risk management within the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Saurabh Bhargava earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in technology risk and cyber security.
Professional Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Saurabh Bhargava specializes in cyber security, technology risk, supply chain risk, and IT controls management. He has worked across the three lines of defense in risk management and audit roles, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of risk frameworks and internal controls.