Compliance Manager with extensive expertise in risk management and compliance testing. Demonstrates proficiency in data mapping, BI tools, and internal auditing, ensuring robust internal controls and risk mitigation. Passionate about leveraging advanced analytical tools to enhance compliance processes and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Compliance Manager
KROLL
Mumbai
08.2023 - 04.2024
Established Compliance Controls Testing framework for UK region
Implemented AML/KYC framework, enhancing compliance efficiency and accuracy
Automated controls testing, improving speed and reliability of results
Collaborated with corporate teams to resolve compliance issues, ensuring regulatory adherence
Prepared and reported Risk Dashboards on Monthly, Quarterly and yearly frequency to management
Monitored regulatory changes and industry trends, updating compliance practices accordingly
Developed comprehensive compliance reports for management review, facilitating informed decision-making
Spearheaded compliance system enhancements, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing data-driven solutions for robust risk management
Automated controls testing for faster, more reliable results
Partnered with corporate teams to address compliance challenges, ensuring regulatory adherence
Drove significant improvements in compliance accuracy through framework enhancements and Reduced testing time while increasing reliability, leading to more effective risk mitigation
Pioneered development of innovative strategies for improved quality assurance.
RISK COMPLIANCE OFFICER – ASSISTANT MANAGER
BNP Paribas, ISPL
Mumbai
11.2021 - 06.2023
Collaborated with external auditors to ensure seamless inspections and compliance adherence.
Oversee Compliance monitoring operations for APAC, enhancing compliance efficiency.
Analyze transactional data to detect potential money laundering, improving fraud prevention.
Prepared and communicated compliance regulatory updates to stakeholders, ensuring informed decisions.
Investigated complex financial fraud cases, contributing to successful resolutions
Spearhead AML/KYC operations for UK, leveraging advanced analytics to detect money laundering patterns and enhance risk assessment protocols.
Lead APAC Compliance projects, collaborating with onshore teams to implement robust control systems and resolve critical compliance issues.
Pioneer development of comprehensive compliance policies, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory landscapes and fostering culture of compliance.
Facilitate seamless external audits, contributing to successful regulatory examinations and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Conducted in-depth analysis of transactional data to identify potential money laundering activities, enhancing fraud prevention strategies. KEY Achievement:
Streamlined manual reporting process by implementing automation, leading to reduction of 90 Man hours per quarter (3 weeks).
RISK & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – ASSISTANT MANAGER
Infosys Ltd, BPM
Pune
10.2019 - 11.2021
Automated manual reporting, saving 90 man-hours per quarter, enhancing efficiency.
Tested compliance controls in P2P processes, identifying gaps and ensuring adherence.
Developed and implemented internal control mechanisms, optimizing operational workflows.
Analyzed compliance data, providing detailed reports to clients and management.
Established quality audit framework, strengthening 2nd Line of Defense.
Conducted P2P compliance controls testing, identifying gaps and formulating internal control mechanisms.
Spearheaded automation of manual reporting processes, resulting in substantial quarterly time savings and significantly improved operational efficiency.
Conducted meticulous analysis of compliance data, delivering comprehensive reports to clients and management for informed decision-making.
Pioneered quality audit framework, bolstering second line of defense and elevating overall risk management practices.
Streamlined P2P compliance controls testing, identifying critical gaps and formulating robust internal control mechanisms for enhanced risk management.
Key Achievement:
Established robust 2nd Line of Defense through development and deployment of quality audit framework, resulting in enhanced transaction auditing.
Successfully advanced to Assistant Manager from Team Lead.
INTERNAL AUDIT- ASSISTANT MANAGER
Muthoot Homefin India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
03.2018 - 09.2019
Conducted audits across India, identifying fraud and unethical practices, enhancing audit systems.
Performed surprise audits, detecting fraudulent contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Presented audit findings to management, leading to corrective actions and process improvements.
Utilized data analysis to identify fraud, enhancing internal controls and transaction monitoring.
Conducted comprehensive audits across India, identifying process gaps and implementing corrective measures to mitigate financial risks.
Presented critical audit findings to management, catalyzing corrective actions and driving process improvements across organization.
Leveraged advanced data analysis techniques to identify fraud patterns, substantially enhancing internal controls and transaction monitoring processes.
Conducted surprise audits to detect fraudulent contracts, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards and improving operational integrity. Key Achievement :
Recovered INR 2 crore in lost commissions, improving financial integrity and risk mitigation.
INTERNAL AUDIT- ASSISTANT MANAGER
HDFC Bank Ltd
Mumbai
05.2016 - 02.2018
Performed various Audits like Transaction Monitoring on Retail Banking,
Transaction monitoring on Retail Foreign Exchange and Supported in Internal Audit
Systems developments.
Raised Suspicious transaction Alerts, Fraud risk alerts on Branch Banking
Operations. Followed up with stake holders for logical conclusion and
various action taken.
Performed various Data Analysis multiple records to identify potential
suspicious transactions.
Performed Audits on retail Foreign Exchange transactions and ensured that Annual
Limit prescribed by regulator does not breach.
Prepared and presented to management bi-Annual report on total
remittances under various schemes.
Supported IT team and developed Automation tool for internal
audit transaction monitoring. Transformed process from Manually sending
alerts to system alerts and Tracking mechanism within tool.
Performed various User Access Test for internal systems, identified
gaps/errors in tool and ensured its fixation.
ASSOCIATE AUDITOR
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT, ANB Consulting Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
04.2014 - 04.2016
Lead Deutsche Bank Concurrent Audit Project as Team Leader:
Scrutinized Loans files like Home Loan, Loan against Property, Business
Installment Loan, Unsecured Loans and Magnus.
Scrutinized Account opening files, Outward and Inward remittance forms and
ensured due diligence is adhered.
Maintained Data Errors reported, tracked audit findings and its compliance.
Prepared Project Audit report and submitted to Audit Managers for Final
Review.
Performed various concurrent audit within project like:
o ATM check: Whether Deutsche bank is complaining with regulators
guidelines on refund policy on Unsuccessful ATM transactions
o Quality Check Audit which included verifying maintenances of ATM PIN,
Internet Banking PIN, and Tele Banking PIN: Daily Check if PINs printed and
dispatched to customers tally with actual and Masters maintained.
o Cheque Books: Whether Cheque books being dispatched to customers
tally with masters maintained
o Mutual Funds Rate Check: Whether Mutual fund Schedule of charges
available on DB site tallies with internal Data.