Rodrigo A. Parra Romeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Summary
Senior executive with 20+ years of experience in internal audit, risk-based audit planning, audit committee liaison, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy regulatory compliance, and reporting, sustainability, risk management, and corporate governance. Proven record of leading audit planning, managing teams, and embedding digital transformation into business processes. Experienced in Oil & Gas and financial services, with strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Department – Internal Audit Planning & State Audit Liaison
BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
02.2021 - Current
- Managed a team of 15 auditors, responsible for annual audit planning, compliance reviews, government audit assistance, and advisory engagements, enhancing BNDES’ internal control framework.
- Implemented 30+ dashboards to track audit demands and outcomes, increasing transparency across 23 divisions.
- Established a new fast-track methodology, reducing audit planning time by 20%.
- Achieved a 60% reduction in recommendations from government audit agencies by addressing critical findings proactively.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement with regulators and internal divisions, ensuring alignment of priorities.
Court of Accounts & Comptroller General Relations Specialist
BNDES
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Developed periodic reports for executives and regulators, strengthening accountability and transparency.
- Enhanced responsiveness to audit queries, reducing response time by 30%.
Human Resources Business Partner
BNDES
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
03.2012 - 08.2018
- Partnered with over 10 business units to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Executed expatriation processes to staff 3 offshore offices (London, Montevideo, Johannesburg), ensuring compliance with international labor requirements.
Advisor to the Board – Risk Management, Information Technology (IT), Controllership, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation & Human Resources (HR)
BNDES
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
08.2012 - 03.2018
- Supported strategic decision-making across risk management, IT, HR, and ERP implementation.
- Advised on budget planning and management of USD 400K.
- Contributed to the design and revision of 10+ risk management, internal control, and HR policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with governance standards.
Engineer
BNDES
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Proposed and secured approval for investment projects worth over USD 60M in the Oil & Gas supply chain.
- Conducted technical assessments and due diligence for financing and investment projects, ensuring compliance with legal and environmental standards.
- Executed market analysis, mitigating exposure and safeguarding portfolio stability.
- Supported equity operations by providing financial and technical insights for decision-making.
Technical Consultant
Petrobras – Oil & Gas
Rio de Janeiro & Macaé, Brazil
11.2002 - 07.2010
- Oversaw Research & Development (R&D) and topside facilities projects ranging from USD 200K to 1M, focused on operational safety and environmental sustainability.
- Reduced environmental impact of projects by 20% through process optimization and compliance improvements.
Process Engineer
Ingredion Brasil
São Paulo, Brazil
10.2000 - 10.2002
- Reduced energy consumption by 20%, improved yield by 10%, and executed 10+ ISO audits.
Education
Máster Universitario en Estudios de la Ciencia, la Tecnología y la Innovación -
Universitat Politècnica de València
09.2025
Master in Sustainability & Business Innovation - undefined
EADA Business School Barcelona
01.2025
MBA, Innovation & Entrepreneurship - undefined
FIA Business School
01.2022
Bachelors - chemical engineering
Federal University of São Carlos
01.1999
Skills
- ESG & Sustainability strategy, reporting (GRI, SASB), and regulatory compliance
- Internal Audit, risk-based audit planning & Internal controls
- Corporate governance
- Stakeholder & Regulator engagement
- Audit committee liaison
- Policy development & implementation
- Change management & leadership
- Financial risk management
- Financing
- Verbal and written communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strategic partnerships
Websites
Accomplishments
- Accelerated audit planning through innovative fast-track methodologies, streamlining processes across the bank.
- Appraised and validated investment projects in the Oil & Gas supply chain worth over USD 60M, ensuring legal compliance and governance rigor.
- Strengthened BNDES’s compliance culture and regulatory alignment, building trust with oversight agencies and reducing external interventions.
Certification
- Sustainability Strategy Design & Implementation UCL / EADA Business School 2024
- Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy MIT Sloan 2023
- Understanding & Solving Complex Business Problems MIT Sloan 2023
- DEI Strategies for Business Impact University of Cambridge, Judge Business School 2022
- Internal Auditor Formation (Aud 1 & 2) Institute of Internal Auditors, Brazil 2018
- COSO ICIF 2013 – Internal Control Framework Institute of Internal Auditors, Brazil 2017
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor and ISO 9000 International Auditor Omnex 2010
LANGUAGES
Portuguese Native
English Fluent (IELTS 7.0)
Spanish Fluent (DELE C2)
French Basic
Japanese Basic
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Lead of Diversity & Inclusion – Organizational Structure & Governance BNDES 01/2024 – 12/2024
- Member, LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group BNDES 01/2023 – Present
- 2011 Petrobras Inventor Award
- Patent: Cyclonic system and method for separating multiphase hydrocarbon streams from an oil well.
Timeline
Head of Department – Internal Audit Planning & State Audit Liaison
BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank
02.2021 - Current
Court of Accounts & Comptroller General Relations Specialist
BNDES
03.2018 - 02.2021
Advisor to the Board – Risk Management, Information Technology (IT), Controllership, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation & Human Resources (HR)
BNDES
08.2012 - 03.2018
Human Resources Business Partner
BNDES
03.2012 - 08.2018
Engineer
BNDES
08.2010 - 03.2012
Technical Consultant
Petrobras – Oil & Gas
11.2002 - 07.2010
Process Engineer
Ingredion Brasil
10.2000 - 10.2002
Master in Sustainability & Business Innovation - undefined
EADA Business School Barcelona
MBA, Innovation & Entrepreneurship - undefined
FIA Business School
Bachelors - chemical engineering
Federal University of São Carlos
Máster Universitario en Estudios de la Ciencia, la Tecnología y la Innovación -
Universitat Politècnica de València