Bhavana Mehta
Bilingual (Japanese-English Professional) | Financial Services | Compliance Operations
Gurgaon
Summary
Bilingual (Japanese-English) professional with 12+ years of experience across investment compliance, internal controls (SOX/ICFR), consulting, and process automation. Currently working with Fidelity International, supporting Japan-focused investment compliance including post-trade monitoring and research governance. Proven ability to operate across diverse business areas—compliance, consulting, research, and operations—leveraging advanced Japanese language skills (JLPT N2) to drive cross-border collaboration and business impact. Recognized for automation initiatives, stakeholder management, and high-impact project execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Investment Compliance & Global Operations
Fidelity International
08.2023 - Current
- Perform post-trade investment compliance monitoring for Japan portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
- Interpret investment guidelines, research policies, and regulatory frameworks for implementation in Japanese, and explain them to relevant teams.
- Leverage Japanese language skills to support cross-border communication with Japan's stakeholders, as well as the India teams.
- Conduct research note reviews in Japanese to ensure compliance with MNPI (Material Non-Public Information) regulations and internal policies.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, research teams, and global compliance stakeholders in Japan.
- Support regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance reviews in regulatory bodies in Japan.
- Drive and support automation initiatives for Japan-focused, manual-intensive processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilize tools such as Bloomberg, CRD, and Power BI (basic) for monitoring and analysis.
Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist (Manager)
Accenture Operations Service Private Limited
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Leading a team of two resources, reviewing their work before sharing it with the process owner, and managing resources in the project.
- Conducted proactive engagement with clients in Japan to understand business goals and challenges.
- Implemented appropriate testing to assess deficiencies in internal controls, and made recommendations for improvement to Japanese stakeholders.
Internal Controls & Compliance Senior Analyst (Assistant Manager)
Accenture Operations Service Private Limited
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the review of internal control environment to assess the design, implementation, and operative effectiveness of key financial controls of Japan based operations of leading insurance company.
- Lead communications with business owners and Internal audit Japan team to suggest new control points and better testing methodology.
- Development of processes and SOPs from the Narratives written in Japanese for knowledge enhancement.
- Interviewing candidates to assess Japanese reading, speaking and understanding fit for the role in team.
- Evaluate and report internal control deficiencies/status to senior management and business owner for the improvement of the process (Including Japanese and other region operations).
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the external auditors and global Controllership teams, including Global Internal Controls Teams and ICFR owners
- Development of processes and SOPs from the Narratives written in Japanese for knowledge enhancement.
- Interviewing candidates to assess Japanese reading, speaking and understanding fit for the role in team.
Senior Japanese Language Expert
Nomura Research Institute Consulting & Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Performed various translation and interpretation duties from Japanese to English, including written texts, localization, audio files, and live speaking presentations.
- Translated text projects, including legal documents, website content, news articles, and corporate reports.
- Uphold strict confidentiality policy when translating personal and diplomatic documents.
- Provided interpretation and transcription services as needed by corporate executives.
- Played the role of a bridge between Indian researchers & consultants and Japanese clients to establish a precise understanding of specialized concepts and translation requirements.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
- Proficient in communicating with Japanese clients over emails using business Japanese.
- Provided support to Japanese natives and Indians for the onboarding process.
- Provided meeting facilitation support to Japanese business executives.
- Worked as a member of research projects and supported in creating presentations for research as well as interpretation.
- Conducted interviews of the professionals with high-expertise within the company to update the website in Japanese as well as English.
- Conducted 100 interviews of foreign visitors in Japan for a Japanese company.
- Provided cultural input via newsletters to speakers to help parties who were unfamiliar with Japan to spread cultural awareness.
- Attended external meetings of government-corporate of Japan and India and provided input in Japanese as well as English.
- Provided oral translations and interpretations in Japanese, English as well as Hindi to bridge the gap between Japanese officials and Indian audience during our visit to Japan.
- Maintained a pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension of the Japanese language.
- Led a team of 2-3 members in the delivery of various translation projects.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Japanese Communication Coordinator
NEC Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2017
- Mainly responsible for translation and interpretation in various projects.
- Provided interpretation support in telephonic calls.
- Independently handled technical translation projects, and worked closely with the technical team in India and Japan.
- Worked on various IT translation projects (such as Predictive Monitoring System, Cyber Security translation projects, technical translation projects, Next Generation retail solution translation project, etc.).
- Well-versed in TRADOS, a computer-assisted tool used for technical writing.
- Resolved IT problems in coding, etc., and improved operations, and provided exceptional client and internal support.
Japan Desk Manager
Hotel Avalon Courtyard
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Responsible to provide communication support, required amenities, and administration support to Japanese Guests and Indian staff.
- Bridging gap between Japanese guests and Indian staff.
- Communication with Japanese guests via email, telephone, etc.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Explained details regarding property, including restaurants, pool area, spa, and fitness center to acclimate patrons to resort environment.
Education
Japanese Language Proficiency (N2) - Advanced Japanese
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
03-2014
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
University Of Delhi
Delhi, India03-2013
Certification Course - Basic Japanese, Intermediate and Advanced Japanese
Mosai Institute Of Language
Delhi, India03-2013
Language Diploma - Intermediate Japanese Diploma
Daulat Ram College
North Delhi03-2012
Language Diploma - Basic Japanese Certification
Delhi College Of Arts And Commerce
North Delhi03-2011
Skills
Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2 - Business fluent)
Cross-Border Stakeholder Management (Japan & Global Teams)
Investment Compliance (Post Trade Monitoring)
Research Governance & MNPI Controls
Risk, Audit & Regulatory Processes (SOX/ICFR)
Consulting, Research & Business Analysis
Tools: Bloomberg, CRD, Power BI (Basics), Excel, Translation tools (Trados), Co-pilot
Accomplishments
- Awarded Judge's Choice Award in internal hackathon for automation solution addressing manual-intensive processes
- Recognized as Collaboration Star for driving successful cross-team delivery and stakeholder alignment
- Awarded with Client Value Creation for the successful transition of Japan SOX process into India
- Conducted 100 interviews of foreign visitors in Japan for a the government body in Japan within less than target time and highly appreciated by the client.
- Successfully transitioned from language specialist to business & investment compliance roles
- Experience across consulting, audit, and asset management domains
- Strong exposure to Japan-focused global operations and stakeholders
- Completed Intermediate Japanese language certification (equivalent to JLPT N2) from Daulat Ram College, Delhi University with distinction.
Timeline
Manager – Investment Compliance & Global Operations
Fidelity International
08.2023 - Current
Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist (Manager)
Accenture Operations Service Private Limited
03.2023 - 08.2023
Internal Controls & Compliance Senior Analyst (Assistant Manager)
Accenture Operations Service Private Limited
09.2020 - 02.2023
Senior Japanese Language Expert
Nomura Research Institute Consulting & Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2020
Japanese Communication Coordinator
NEC Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2017
Japan Desk Manager
Hotel Avalon Courtyard
02.2013 - 06.2013
Language Diploma - Intermediate Japanese Diploma
Daulat Ram College
Language Diploma - Basic Japanese Certification
Delhi College Of Arts And Commerce
Japanese Language Proficiency (N2) - Advanced Japanese
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
University Of Delhi
Certification Course - Basic Japanese, Intermediate and Advanced Japanese
Mosai Institute Of Language