Rizwana Dodhiya

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst with 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise governance, risk management, compliance programs, internal controls, and audit readiness within Canadian financial services and insurance sectors. Combined with 10+ years of operational leadership experience, brings strong expertise in enterprise risk assessments, operational risk management, compliance monitoring, policy governance, issue remediation, business continuity planning, and executive reporting. Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks, improve control environments, support regulatory compliance initiatives, and drive risk-informed decision making.

• Executive Reporting
• Jira
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Policy development
• Power BI
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Monitoring

1. GRC Analyst

   Aviva Canada

   janv. 2025 to Aujourd’hui

   • Conduct enterprise risk assessments and compliance reviews to identify operational, regulatory, and control risks across business functions. • Support governance initiatives through risk identification, control assessments, issue management, and remediation tracking. • Maintain enterprise risk registers, compliance documentation, issue logs, and governance records to support organizational oversight. • Partner with business stakeholders to assess control effectiveness and develop remediation plans addressing identified gaps. • Facilitate compliance reviews, monitor corrective action plans, and report risk trends to management and governance committees. • Prepare governance reporting and management summaries supporting risk-informed decision-making and organizational accountability. • Coordinate audit activities by gathering evidence, validating controls, and supporting management responses to audit findings.

2. GRC Analyst

   TMX Group

   mars 2023 to déc. 2024

   • Supported enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance programs across business units within a highly regulated environment. • Conducted risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control evaluations to identify process and control improvement opportunities. • Assisted with maintenance of risk registers and issue management processes, ensuring timely resolution of identified findings. • Coordinated audit readiness activities, evidence collection, and stakeholder engagement supporting internal and external audits. • Tracked remediation activities and corrective action plans, providing regular updates to management and governance stakeholders. • Prepared risk reports, governance dashboards, and executive summaries supporting organizational risk oversight. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls and improve governance processes.

3. Operations Manager

   Krishna 360 Media LLP

   juill. 2017 to nov. 2022

   • Led operational risk management activities across multiple business functions, identifying and mitigating risks affecting business performance and continuity. • Developed and implemented governance processes, internal controls, and operational policies to strengthen organizational compliance and accountability. • Managed business continuity planning initiatives and coordinated response strategies for operational disruptions. • Monitored operational performance, risk indicators, and issue resolution activities, reporting findings to executive leadership. • Directed cross-functional teams, budget management, resource planning, and stakeholder communications across strategic initiatives. • Led process improvement projects that enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened controls, and reduced business risk exposure.

4. Junior Operations Manager

   Krishna Ads

   juill. 2011 to juin 2017

   • Supported governance and compliance activities through documentation management, reporting processes, and operational oversight. • Coordinated project schedules, resource planning, and stakeholder communications to support successful project execution. • Assisted with policy implementation, process improvements, and operational control reviews across business functions. • Monitored operational risks, tracked issues, and prepared management reports to support informed decision-making.

1. Algoma University

   Postgraduate Certificate, Project Management

   2023 to 2024

2. Gujarat Technological University

   Master of Business Administration, Finance

   2009 to 2011

3. Saurashtra University

   Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

   2005 to 2008

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)