Akhil Kumar Agarwal
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic banking operations leader with 20 years of expertise in Regulatory Business Services, Investment Banking operations, and process governance. Proven track record in managing multi-region reporting obligations (EMIR, DFA, MiFID II, FATCA, CRS, and 20+ regulations globally), ensuring 100% compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation. Recognized for leading global teams, driving large-scale migrations, embedding robust controls, and implementing automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and sustainable savings. Award-winning AVP with a reputation for strategic problem solving, regulatory expertise, and operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President – Regulatory Business Support
HSBC Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2022 - Current
- Lead global teams across Regulatory Documentation, Trade & Transaction Reporting, and remediation programs for multiple business lines.
- Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with 21+ global regulations, partnering with regulators, compliance, and control teams.
- Established Key Control Indicators (KCIs), service control inventory, and governance frameworks to mitigate audit and compliance risks.
- Acted as POC for static data management across regulatory reporting, ensuring high-quality submissions.
- Drove automation projects eliminating redundant steps, reducing TAT (7 days → 24 hrs), and delivering sustainable FTE saves.
- Notable Achievements:
- Successfully transitioned regulatory processes from UK, APAC, and Americas (30+ FTE).
- Migrated FATCA & CRS outreach activities for UK & HK; developed governance for Sales Suitability process.
- Eliminated dependency on multiple mailboxes, cutting 100+ emails/month; reduced digital carbon footprint.
- Implemented single trusted regulatory data source across 15+ regulations, improving reporting quality and saving ~5 FTE.
- Zero high-risk audit findings across internal/external audits, CMAT, thematic reviews, and E2E audits.
Manager Operations – GBM Client Management Group
HSBC Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed regulatory documentation and reporting processes across global hubs.
- Collaborated with business partners to bridge regulatory data gaps and ensure compliance.
- Coached 30+ associates in high-volume, deadline-driven environment maintaining 100% accuracy.
Assistant Manager – Analyst – Associate
HSBC Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Progressed through roles managing client data services, KYC, regulatory outreach, and banking operations.
- Led projects to enhance customer satisfaction, implement control frameworks, and streamline processes.
Quality Assurance Analyst
AOL Member Services
Bengaluru
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Monitored quality and compliance in customer service operations.
- Delivered training and process feedback improving accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Skills
- Regulatory Trade & Transaction Reporting (EMIR, MiFID II, DFA, FATCA, CRS, etc)
- Risk & Control Audit & Compliance Governance Frameworks
- Process Re-engineering Automation Business Transformation
- Global Migrations & Transitions (EMEA, APAC, Americas)
- UAT Testing Regulatory Systems Implementation Data Quality
- Leadership & Team Development (30 FTE)
- Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory Liaison Cross-functional Collaboration
- MI & Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Resource Optimization
Awards
Rising Star Award, Star Performer Award, Innovation Award, Risk Champion, Best Team of the Quarter, H1 Star Performer, Quality Award, Best Sales Award
Timeline
Assistant Vice President – Regulatory Business Support
HSBC Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
Manager Operations – GBM Client Management Group
HSBC Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager – Analyst – Associate
HSBC Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2017
Quality Assurance Analyst
AOL Member Services
01.2004 - 01.2007