AVIJIT NANDI CPP,PCI ,CFE
Kolkata
Summary
A highly disciplined and proven Leader with huge experience of 20+ years in Fraud/Corporate Investigation Huge expertise in Whistle blowing and Brand protection investigations Provides professional analytical expertise relating to fraud prevention and loss prevention control Liaison with strategic business partners in designated geographic areas at all levels Led the development or revising investigative tools and templates based on best practices Completed more than 150 investigations in two years with 32%success Strong analytical skills that include developing reports to interpret data and present summary conclusions in an understandable format Actively investigate and analyze patterns of criminal conduct, fraudulent transactions Conveys unbiased, precise, analytical judgment Risk Assessment as per applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy Led teams in implementing corrective actions, conducts due diligence and resolves red flags prepare, conducts, and develop strategies Reviewing Investigations conducted by field teams and other members Experience in managing and analyzing case management database Experience in data mining techniques and related analytics to detect patterns Knowledge of Forensic accounting and AML
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Security and Investigations
Global Engineers Ltd
New Delhi
01.2022 - 03.2026
- Supervised, coached and developed the security staff/team.
- Led and assisted in investigation of crimes, thefts and employee misconduct/Workplace violence/Fraud.
- Preemptively led operational security and safety measures concerning GEL.
- Gathered intelligence, and communication to staff members as appropriate.
- Driven both cost and operational efficiency through the program as it scales.
- Liaisoned with local, county, and federal law enforcement for incident responses, Crisis Management/Emergency Response.
- Design and implement a loss prevention program supporting the protection of physical assets and other materials.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to expand security protocols and procedures.
- Educate staff on physical security policy and standard methodologies.
- Oversee theft regional budget and expenditures of the program.
- Analyzed data, lead management reporting, and developed a strategy for the global security programs.
- Developed integrity and compliance strategies.
- Dealing with Fin Fraud/Procurement Fraud cases if any and made candid report to management Risk Assessments.
Head Investigations
MitKat Advisory
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Leading investigations of various types to include Whistle blowing, Corporate Investigations, Brand Protection, Ethics and Compliance.
- Handle Whistle blowing of clients dashboard and recommend investigations.
- Interviewing /Interrogating suspects, witnesses physically.
- Engaging with clients, understand requirement, discuss methodologies and submit proposal.
- Assist clients to prepare SOPs, policy for whistleblowing & investigation policies as per organisation policy and latest trends.
- Conduct training of various staff of the organisation including Fraud and Corporate investigations.
- Active member of ASIS and ACFE to stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations and best practices across the globe.
- Prioritized multiple investigations, investigative tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining positive collaborative relations with business stakeholders.
- Led the development or revising investigative tools and templates based on best practices.
- Submitting unbiased, clear investigation reports.
- Recommend actions and mitigations to management.
- Raising awareness for whistleblowing and ethical business standards.
- Reporting on whistleblowing metrics and investigation outcomes.
Sr Corporate Investigator
Amazon India
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Handled Investigation of a wide range of security/Fraud and ethics in APAC and Pan India for employees, contractors and vendors.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement investigation processes and gather detailed available information from the reporting agency.
- Implementation and maintenance of all relevant group standard Security & Loss Prevention Operating Procedures.
- Documented all cases in Case Management tool for future reference.
- Managing and training of Investigation team.
- Conducted extensive interviews and interrogation of suspects and witnesses.
- Expertise in CCTV and Access controls review for information and evidence.
- Reporting in accurate and precise manner and coordinate the development of recommendations for corrective actions and improve internal controls and practices.
- Handled more than 150 + cases in the tenure with 75% success rate.
- Awarded 'Best Investigator' in 2022.
Director Security (Colonel)
08.1988 - 07.2012
- Developed, maintained and security policies of the site.
- Framing Security policies, SOPs of the site.
- Assess and mitigate risks within region, delivering a standard program of threat, vulnerability, and risk analysis.
- Developed security construction standards and confirm the accuracy of site drawings and security designs depicting recommended hardware and security controls for the site.
- Refined and implemented an incident response program aligned with key partners.
- Served in the counter-insurgency areas.
- Was responsible for the entire security of large area with others Forces under command.
- Worked independently with excellent judgment and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Experienced on Safety / Security Risk Assessments for Existing & Proposed Sites.
- Conducted Annual Security & Safety Self Audits, Inspection of premises and bank branches.
- Conduct periodic security spot checks of premises, branches and facilities.
- Capable of updating and Maintaining Security Systems Documentation and Inventory List.
- Liaised with Law enforcement Authorities and aware of their functions, jurisdiction and way of working.
Education
Certified Fraud Examiner -
ACFE
03-2015
Masters - Military Science
Behrampur University
Bachelors - Economics
Ranchi University
Certified Protection Professional -
ASIS
Professional Certified Investigator -
ASIS
Skills
- Corporate Investigations
- Fraud investigations
- Interrogate/Interview
- Investigation techniques
- Loss prevention
- Flexible and adaptable
- Analytical thinking
- Expert in Whistle blowing investigations
Awards
Best Investigator in 2022
Personal Information
Title: SR CORPORATE/FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Best Investigator in Amazon- 2021
Timeline
Head Investigations
MitKat Advisory
12.2022 - 03.2026
Head Security and Investigations
Global Engineers Ltd
01.2022 - 03.2026
Sr Corporate Investigator
Amazon India
05.2020 - 06.2022
Director Security (Colonel)
08.1988 - 07.2012
Certified Fraud Examiner -
ACFE
Masters - Military Science
Behrampur University
Bachelors - Economics
Ranchi University
Certified Protection Professional -
ASIS
Professional Certified Investigator -
ASIS