Dharitri Maharana
Summary
A Risk & Compliance Specialist with over 10+ years of experience in operational audit, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to perform complex audits, recommend effective controls and drive continuous improvements in compliance processes. Adept at identifying risks, preparing for internal and external audits, and implementing corrective actions. Strong problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to build solid client relationships and perform effectively under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Executive Standard and Practices
DISNEY STAR
01.2022 - Current
- Standalone reviewed 10 shows - 30mins each and 1 show of 1hr. per day, for successful launch of STAR KIRAN along with movies, promos, commercials and social media posts from content compliance perspective.
- Pre-empt identification of compliance code, internal policy, government and regulatory policy and potentially legal violations.
- Protect brand's interest by flagging potential risk of defamation, copyright/ trademark among others in advance.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency.
- Rating of movies and Shows for Satellite and Hotstar.
- Develop thorough knowledge of Indian content codes for television programs, movies and commercials (like BCCC guidelines, CBFC, ASCI etc.).
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
Risk & Compliance Specialist
ASHAMEDIA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Business development: building new clientele and maintaining the existing client by means of delivering on the agreement.
- Co-ordinated with various Agencies and Cross Functional communication for Campaign execution and Business Partners.
- Planned Music video shoots and managing production through stages to completion.
- Increased sales by 18.4%.
- Led operational audits and compliance reviews for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- Collaborated with service delivery teams to prepare for client audits, designing effective controls to mitigate risks and ensuring timely closure of compliance gaps.
- Conducted detailed analysis of client processes, offering recommendations to strengthen internal controls and drive operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with external vendors to assess and validate the effectiveness of operational processes and control frameworks.
- Ensured full adherence to anti-corruption, business continuity management (BCM), information security (InfoSec), and contractor controls policies.
- Created and published audit reports, providing actionable guidance for closure and future improvements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and fostering a collaborative approach to risk management.
Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst
Akshay Productions Private Limited
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Led operational audits and compliance reviews for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- Collaborated with service delivery teams to prepare for client audits, designing effective controls to mitigate risks and ensuring timely closure of compliance gaps.
- Conducted detailed analysis of client processes, offering recommendations to strengthen internal controls and drive operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with senior management to assess and validate the effectiveness of operational processes and control frameworks.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and fostering a collaborative approach to risk management.
- Ensured full adherence to anti-corruption, business continuity management (BCM), information security (InfoSec).
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Content Acquisition Manager
Amara Muzik
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Built a Strong Brand from mere 376 YouTube subscribers to Millions today.
- Brand Building is a result of strong foundation strategies implication.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Pursued revenue development strategies with sales and profit targets.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Content Acquisition based on Telco reports.
- Content Licensing, Content production, Image Building, Media briefing, Media-Relations maintained.
- Social media analysis and road map on deeper penetration on digital platforms to its audience.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Public Relations Manager
TechZone an Eros International Company
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintaining a constant relationship with clients and agencies helps generate revenue from existing and new clients.
- Constant contact with stakeholders for campaign briefs and requirements and suggest the appropriate marketing plan of Action.
- Keeping track of market developments, new clients and market spends and driving digital viewership by approaching new clients to build the brand from a low performing one to a highly trusted and engaging brand.
- Closing Impact Properties, monitor proper and effective servicing.
- Maintain track of Inventory levels.
Education
PGDM - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Events, Advertisement and Brand Communication
Whistling Woods International
Mumbai04.2013
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Operational Audits & Compliance Reviews
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Regulatory & Industry Standards
- Records Management
- Internal & External Audit Preparation
- Process Validation & Improvement
- Client Relationship Management
- Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
- Rotational Shifts Adaptability
Accomplishments
Certificate of Appreciation, DISNEYSTAR KIRAN, 01/2023
Timeline
Sr. Executive Standard and Practices
DISNEY STAR
01.2022 - Current
Risk & Compliance Specialist
ASHAMEDIA
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst
Akshay Productions Private Limited
04.2018 - 01.2021
Content Acquisition Manager
Amara Muzik
11.2016 - 04.2018
Public Relations Manager
TechZone an Eros International Company
11.2014 - 10.2016
PGDM - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Events, Advertisement and Brand Communication
Whistling Woods International
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