A Chartered Accountant with 14 years of comprehensive experience in corporate banking and financial investigations, covering the full credit lifecycle—from initiation to exit strategies—within the Bank's risk framework.
Adept at uncovering complex financial crimes through forensic analysis of financials, transactions, and business models, notably led a proactive investigation that mitigated a potential $90 million exposure.
IT proficient with expertise in data modeling, automation, and large-scale transaction analysis using Python and VBA.
Recognized for leadership, innovation, and critical thinking in high-impact investigative environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Investigations
HSBC-HDPI
Bengaluru
06.2022 - Current
Conducted in-depth analysis of financial statements, business models, and transactions to detect fraud and derive actionable insights.
Produced high-quality investigation reports, ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards and compliance requirements.
Effectively managed investigation pipelines, ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations while maintaining optimal turnaround times.
Demonstrated expertise in investigating complex structures within large group entities.
Collaborated with TBML team on analysis of financials and complex transaction analysis.
Developed an automation solution to bridge the gap in the DRA tool, automating transactions mapping and SAR filing.
Contributed significantly to knowledge sharing sessions and actively involved in preparing comprehensive papers.
Proactively mentored new team members.
Chief Manager
Bank of Baroda
Mumbai
09.2017 - 06.2022
Conducted due diligence, financial and risk analysis for credit facilities.
Prepared and presented detailed Appraisal notes to Corporate level committees.
Supervised and managed the credit appraisal team.
Senior Manager
Canara Bank
Bengaluru
05.2014 - 09.2017
Conducted comprehensive due diligence, financial and risk analysis for a diverse portfolio.
Led Project Appraisal activities, including viability studies and engaging in discussions with project promoters.
Prepared comprehensive project appraisal reports.
Developed complex financial models for project evaluations.
Supervised and managed the project appraisal team.
Manager
Canara Bank
Bengaluru
03.2011 - 05.2014
Conducted comprehensive due diligence, financial and risk analysis for a diverse portfolio.
CA Articleship
03.2007 - 04.2010
Conducted Statutory / VAT/Income tax Audit and provided comprehensive accounting services to Corporate Clients.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) -
Patna University
01.2005
Skills
Fraud Investigation
Financial Statement Analysis
Forensic Accounting
Financial Modelling
Viability Study
Credit & Project finance
Auditing of Corporate accounts
Risk assessment and mitigation
Due diligence
Data Modelling & Visualization
Strategic thinking
Attention to details
Automation
Hobbies and Interests
Swimming
Programming
Certification
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Part 1, GARP
Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB), Indian Institute of Banking & Finance
Certificate in Commercial Credit (CICC), Moody’s Analytics
Programming using Visual basic.net, NIIT
Awards
Honored with the 'Leadership Excellence Award 2023' by GSC-FCI-Centre of Excellence for dedication, innovation, and leadership qualities in financial crime investigation.