Smartgroup Corporation
Bijal Desai GAICD has extensive work experience in various roles related to risk management, governance, and internal audit. Bijal most recently served as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Acting Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Smartgroup Corporation. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Group Risk at Woolworths Group. Bijal also worked as the Director of Risk & Governance (Interim) at NSW Treasury. Earlier in their career, Bijal served as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at VocaLink / Zapp, Global Head of Business Operational Risk Management at Macquarie Bank, and Group Head of Internal Audit at Babcock & Brown. Before that, they held various senior positions at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank.
Bijal Desai GAICD completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2022. In 1994, they obtained the ACA degree from ICAEW. Bijal received their Bachelor's Degree in Money, Banking & Finance from the University of Birmingham in 1991.
Smartgroup Corporation
At Smartgroup, we partner with Australian employers to simplify salary packaging, novated leasing, fleet management, share plan administration and payroll services. We also help hospitals become more efficient through workforce optimisation. With our comprehensive offering, we’ll develop a program that delivers to your organisational goals; while our dedicated customer support teams will ensure your people are engaged with the program and are making the most of the benefits on offer. Since 2001, Smartgroup has grown to become one of Australia’s leading and most awarded providers of employee management services, recognised for our innovation and customer centric approach. Our strong network and broad reach sets Smartgroup apart and has established our reputation as a trusted partner to employers. Find out why Smartgroup is trusted everyday by over 2,300 organisation by visiting www.smartgroup.com.au