New Delhi: Goldman Sachs has elevated Shriom Rajput to the position of Senior Vice President (SCO), a role critical to the firm’s compliance and risk management functions. Rajput’s extensive experience in trade surveillance, financial crime detection, and market abuse is expected to strengthen the bank’s oversight in an era of stringent regulatory demands.
Before his promotion, Rajput served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where he led initiatives to enhance post-trade surveillance and risk mitigation systems. His leadership played a vital role in refining compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to evolving global financial regulations.
Rajput’s career spans significant roles at institutions like Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Universal Commodity Exchange, where he specialized in market surveillance and compliance system development. At these organizations, he focused on developing risk management strategies to address financial misconduct and improve regulatory compliance.
Holding an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from G. B. Pant University Of Agriculture & Technology, Rajput combines diverse academic expertise with hands-on experience in compliance. His technical proficiency and leadership have been instrumental in addressing market abuse risks and bolstering financial crime prevention frameworks.
His appointment comes at a time when financial institutions are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny. Goldman Sachs is likely positioning itself to meet these challenges by leveraging Rajput’s background in risk assessment and trade surveillance.
The promotion underscores the growing importance of compliance leadership in ensuring operational integrity within global investment banking. Rajput’s expertise will play a key role in navigating complex regulatory environments while mitigating risks tied to market abuse and financial crimes.
