Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
Conducted Regulatory and Legal Checks
Certification
Skills
Core Competencies
Database
Personal Initiative
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Kartik Karkera

Senior Analyst
Mumbai

Summary

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in adverse media content at Neotas, I specialize in identifying, analyzing, and categorizing high-risk information to ensure comprehensive and accurate due diligence reporting. I play a key role in developing and implementing risk assessment strategies, ensuring that teams follow a structured and consistent approach when handling complex cases.

My expertise extends beyond analysis to problem-solving and process optimization. I have been instrumental in resolving issues quickly and efficiently, ensuring that both the Mumbai and Delhi offices are aligned on best practices. By identifying gaps in workflows and introducing streamlined strategies, I have enhanced our team’s ability to process cases faster without compromising accuracy.

I work closely with management to discuss critical findings, deploy actionable solutions, and ensure that risk assessment methodologies are continuously refined. I provide real-time guidance, develop their hindsight on searching, and implement decision frameworks that help analysts navigate complex risk factors with clarity and confidence.

In addition to my investigative role, I ensure that enhanced due diligence (EDD), open-source intelligence (OSINT), and anti-money laundering (AML) checks are seamlessly integrated into our assessments. By proactively addressing challenges and standardizing efficient case resolution strategies, I help maintain the integrity and reliability of our reports.

I hold a BFM degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Mumbai, equipping me with a strong foundation in financial analysis, valuation, and portfolio management. My prior experience as an Equity Sales Advisor at Motilal Oswal Financial Services has helped strengthen my relation with my seniors and has eased in communicating with breaking the ice and communicating with individuals across different teams and verticals.

By combining financial expertise with investigative acumen, I am committed to enhancing due diligence frameworks, resolving issues swiftly, and ensuring that risk assessment all while considering the cost and how feasible it is for the company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
4
4
Certificates

Work History

Research Analyst

Neotas
12.2021 - Current
  • Experienced in conducting audits to identify potential risk factors associated with companies and individuals from various countries
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance, bankruptcy, litigation, anti-money laundering (AML) checks, forensic investigation, and social media screening
  • Specialized in supervising Asset Investigations and Verification, Background and Investigative Due Diligence, Corporate Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, and Vendor Due Diligence to ensure data accuracy
  • Assessed various risks relating to white collar crimes, corporate frauds, money laundering, regulatory breaches, and other operational risks
  • Skilled in determining data inconsistencies during initial investigations to ensure data accuracy
  • Conducted criminality checks of individuals and entities deemed worthy of enhanced scrutiny
  • Analyzed various media sources, credit history, court websites, and press articles to evaluate positive and negative coverage on entities to understand the risks involved
  • As an SME (Subject matter Expert) in adverse media content, I specialize in identifying, analyzing, and drafting high-risk information into comprehensive reports. I also resolve queries and provide guidance to ensure accurate analysis and reporting.

Equity Trader

Motilal Oswal
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Monitored client investments related to Retail & Institutional clients and managed post market trade confirmations.
  • Increased existing AUM over leads generated through active clients. For its clientele was made up entirely out of healthy interactions and networking through client relationships.
  • Prioritized servicing as a dealer in Cash, Equity Derivatives and Currency Derivatives segment.
  • Profiled & diagnosed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients' financial needs.
  • Merchandised financial products including stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
  • Refined multiple strategic risk assessment strategies to maximize portfolio performance and minimize downside exposure. Utilized technical and fundamental analysis to establish trading positions.
  • Delivered in-depth information for current situation of stock markets, upcoming sectors and stock picks for clients to add in his/her portfolio.

Education

Bachelors of Financial Markets -

Sies College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai
06.2016 - 06.2019

HSC -

Swami Vivekanand Educational Society
Mumbai
06.2015 - 06.2016

SSC -

Swami Vivekanand Educational Society
Mumbai
06.2013 - 06.2014

Timeline

Research Analyst

Neotas
12.2021 - Current

Equity Trader

Motilal Oswal
01.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelors of Financial Markets -

Sies College of Commerce And Economics
06.2016 - 06.2019

HSC -

Swami Vivekanand Educational Society
06.2015 - 06.2016

SSC -

Swami Vivekanand Educational Society
06.2013 - 06.2014

Conducted Regulatory and Legal Checks

Third Party Legal Searches -

  • Legal & Case Law Research: Judyrecords, Trellis, Casemine, Casetext, Unicourt, Law360, CourtListener, Vlex
  • Database: BRBPublication

US Regulatory and Business Affiliation -

  • Corporate & Securities Filings: US SOS Filings, US Sec (5 sites), CFTC (6 sites), Finra (4 sites)
  • Financial & Compliance Authorities: NFA, OFAC, US Tax Court, Fincen
  • Investigative & Watchlist Resources: ICIJ, OffshoreAlert, NSOPW, BOP
  • Government & Oversight Entities: Federal Aircraft Inquiry, FAA, FEC
  • Legal & Case Law Research: Pacer

UK Regulatory and Business Affiliation (90+ sites mentioned few below) -

  • Corporate & Financial Regulators: UK Companies House, FCA
  • Legal & Compliance Authorities: HM Courts, ICAEW, CQC, Employment Tribunals
  • Legal & Case Law Research: Bailii, Sailii
  • Enforcement & Investigations: NCA (National Crime Agency), SFO (Serious Fraud Office)

India Regulatory and Business Affiliation -

  • Financial & Market Regulators: MCA, BSE, NSE, CDSL, NSDL, ICCL, MCX, SEBI Enforcement, SEBI Cause List
  • Sector-Specific Authorities: TRAI, RERA, Bureau of Indian Standards, PFRDA, FSSAI
  • Regulatory Tribunals & Oversight Bodies: National Green Tribunal, IBBI
  • Legal & Case Law Research: Ikanoon

Proficient in Database: Lexis Nexis Public Records, Nexis News, Lexis CourtLink, Lexis Dockets

Intellectual Property Research: WIPO, USPTO, EPO, Google Patents, USPTO TESS

Certification

OSINT Advanced

Skills

Team Management

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Core Competencies

Sanction Checks
Negative Media Risk
Open Source & Social Media Intelligence
Legal and Regulatory Searches
Anti-Money Laundering

Database

Lexis Nexis

Personal Initiative

Created an Legal and Regulatory database for (India and Italy) to facilitate efficient and accurate searches.

Kartik KarkeraSenior Analyst