Experienced professional with 18+ years in the service industry, specializing in compliance, risk, and client management. I’ve led key initiatives in business assurance, contractual compliance, audits, GRC, and data privacy. Comfortable working with global teams across the US, Philippines, and South Africa. I enjoy building strong relationships, simplifying complex processes, and driving meaningful results. Known for being detail-oriented, dependable, and a collaborative team manager.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
To manage Line Compliance team for assigned business units
Ensure adherence of the laws, contractual terms, policies, rules and procedures in assigned client areas
Leading reviews of processes and controls across insurance operations to check if they follow internal policies and external regulations, helping reduce risk and improve compliance.
Creating and running tests to see how well key controls are designed and working in day-to-day operations, and suggest improvements where needed.
Working closely with legal, compliance, and audit teams to help ensure the business meets all relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
Preparing clear reports on compliance findings and share them with senior management to support better decisions and stronger risk controls.
Provide support and coordination during External and Internal audits
Conduct periodic audits & carries out compliance activities
Provide support and guidance to operations during audits
Monitor and as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of other departments
Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within client area are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk
Develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
Job Profile
Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - 06.2024
Managing, Coaching and Mentoring Line Compliance team Resources
Ensure adherence of the laws, contractual terms, policies, rules and procedures in assigned business unit’s client areas operating in multiple geographies.
Reporting periodic Compliance Status to business leadership.
Responding various client security questionnaires and RFP questionnaires
To represent business in various Risk Assessments activities
To perform and manage Compliance Self-Assessment in Industry standard Compliance tools
Conduct periodic audits & carries out compliance activities
Provide support and guidance to operations during Client audits, Internal Audits, ISO Audits etc.
Monitor and as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of other departments
Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within client area are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
Job Profile
Lead Assistant Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 06.2021
Coaching and Mentoring Line Compliance team Resources
Ensure adherence of the laws, contractual terms, policies, rules and procedures in assigned client areas
Responding various client security questionnaires and RFP questionnaires
To perform and manage Compliance Self Assessment in Industry standard Compliance tools
Conduct periodic audits & carries out compliance activities
Provide support and guidance to operations during Client audits, Internal Audits, ISO Audits etc.
Monitor and as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of other departments
Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within client area are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
Job Profile
Assistant Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 12.2018
Ensure adherence of the laws, contractual terms, policies, rules and procedures in assigned client areas
Responding various client security questionnaires and RFP questionnaires
To perform and manage Compliance Self Assessment in Industry standard Compliance tools
Conduct periodic audits & carries out compliance activities
Provide support and guidance to operations during Client audits, Internal Audits, ISO Audits etc.
Monitor and as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of other departments
Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within client area are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
Job Profile
Assistant Manager (Operations) (various US Insurance process)
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2012 - 09.2016
To ensure consistent delivery on Business metrics and other responsibilities/deliverables
To provide regular feedback, coaching & support to direct reports, help them develop their skills.
Monitoring transactions on ongoing basis and to take corrective steps where necessary or making incremental improvements.
To assist new hires and helping them in process trainings.
Analyzing escalations and proactively identify control measures.
To communicate effectively with the team and other stakeholders, ensure team members are kept fully informed through a process of two way communication.
Build strong productive and highly motivated team
Ensure Associate engagement and team satisfaction
Conducting appraisals for all the direct reports effectively.
Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, external regulations and information security guidelines.
To create improvements in business processes by contributing ideas, implementing agreed changes, driving improvement projects, best practices and strong risk culture.
To provide data and participate in ongoing projects (Lean and Six Sigma projects)
To drive customer centricity
Job Profile
Quality Compliance Analyst for Financial process (US Life Insurance process)
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 08.2012
Monitoring and auditing the transactions processed by associates (QA and QI stages)
Analysis of data to find out the root causes of problems and find out the areas of improvement.
Creation and implementation of action plans.
Providing feedback to associates.
Participating in assessment meeting calls with client
Communicating with client for procedural updates and queries
Downloading the updates to team and ensure their implementation of the same
Query handling and mentoring
Job Profile
Insurance Associate in Financial process (US Life Insurance process)
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 05.2010
Review and analyze paperwork submitted by the clients, including legal paperwork like Power of Attorney submitted along with request for authority to act.
Execute requests like surrenders, loans, and fund withdrawals in insurance policies to name a few.
Review all the recent client interactions and the account status before making any Disbursement.
Also handle the responsibility of tech spoc role for the entire operation floor for problems in client environment system.
Job Profile
Education
L.L.B -
C.C.S University
MBA - Total Quality Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Skills
Analytical bent of mind
Solution Oriented Mindset
Logical thinking
Objective approach
I enjoy
Reading, Playing Chess, Binge watching, Learning new skills
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - 06.2024
Lead Assistant Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager - Line Compliance
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager (Operations) (various US Insurance process)
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2012 - 09.2016
Quality Compliance Analyst for Financial process (US Life Insurance process)
EXL Service. Co (I) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 08.2012
Insurance Associate in Financial process (US Life Insurance process)