NILANJAN PAUL
Summary
Experienced Export Compliance Specialist skilled in Restricted Party List management and trade compliance documentation. Led initiatives to enhance data governance and deliver effective training programs. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder communication support regulatory adherence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Compliance Specialist
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
03.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end Restricted Party List (RPL) operations, managing escalations, additions, queries, SDN management, and bi-monthly reporting to ensure compliance.
- Apply deep expertise in US and local export regulations, including sanctions, embargoes, licensing requirements, and non-proliferation controls.
- Developed and maintained trade compliance programs and documentation to support regulatory obligations and enhance compliance readiness.
- Serve as primary RPL subject matter expert, resolving business and compliance queries and delivering training on decision frameworks.
- Conduct RPL certifications for Compliance Operations and Global Trade teams and proctor License Certification programs.
- Ensured strict adherence to TAT standards through clear, timely communication with stakeholders to facilitate compliance and operational efficiency.
- Publish monthly enterprise RPL reports and manage ongoing data governance (additions, modifications, deletions).
- Configure and manage new list types in SAP GTS and continuously enhance RPL decision charts and procedures.
- Review End-User Statements and Signed Agreements for regulatory compliance.
- Partner with IT on bulk data updates, system enhancements, and new list implementations.
- Review entity ownership using external sources (MK Descartes, Dow Jones) to maintain screening accuracy.
Senior Global Trade Compliance Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Liaised between compliance operations and business teams, facilitating accurate and efficient query resolution.
- Resolved complex service requests while delivering timely support for business compliance inquiries, enhancing operational responsiveness.
- Performed RPL and Non-Proliferation screening to maintain full regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
Senior Expense Report Analyst
Oracle India Private Limited
02.2011 - 09.2021
- Managed expense reporting across Americas, Canada, and Latin America, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Audited employee expense reports to ensure strict compliance with Oracle policies and timely reimbursement.
- Provided comprehensive Accounts Payable support and managed expense audits for US, LAD, and Canada operations.
- Administered employee service portal, addressing and resolving expense-related queries to enhance user experience.
- Oversaw end-to-end Accounts Payable workflows, maintaining employee banking records to support seamless transaction processing.
- Cleared outstanding balances for newly merged entities and supported employee migration to the Oracle expense system.
- Managed travel advances and manual expense processing for candidates and ex-employees.
- Performed account and bank statement reconciliations.
- Resolved internal and external inquiries in close collaboration with local finance teams.
- Expense Reporting — Asia Pacific
- Audited APAC employee expenses and resolved payment issues with local banks.
- Acted as SPOC for audit teams to ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members and maintained consistent operational quality.
- Indexed scanned receipts, reconciled documentation, and enforced expense policy compliance.
Senior Analyst — Customer Agreement & Non-Revenue Order Booking
Oracle India Private Limited
10.2005 - 01.2011
- Acted as the final verification authority for contracts and non-revenue orders, identifying discrepancies in orders exceeding $500K and implementing corrective actions prior to quarter close.
- Coordinated with Order Administration team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of order booking, facilitating seamless operations.
- Provided post-sales support and resolved non-technical customer inquiries through phone and electronic channels, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Created and maintained customer accounts, including shipping addresses and contact details.
- Supported acquisition initiatives, including mergers and customer creation, contributing to successful integration efforts.
- Supported Primavera translations and related documentation.
Education
M.A. - Chinese & Taiwanese Language
Visva Bharati University
01.2005
B.A. (Hons) - Chinese Language
Visva Bharati University
01.2001
Skills
- Restricted Party List management
- Export compliance regulations
- Data governance practices
- Trade compliance documentation
- License certification programs
- Risk analysis
- Compliance
- Expense auditing
Languages
- English (Business)
- Chinese (Business)
- Taiwanese (Business)
- Hindi (Business)
- Bengali (Native)
Timeline
Export Compliance Specialist
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
03.2023 - Current
Senior Global Trade Compliance Analyst
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Expense Report Analyst
Oracle India Private Limited
02.2011 - 09.2021
Senior Analyst — Customer Agreement & Non-Revenue Order Booking
Oracle India Private Limited
10.2005 - 01.2011
M.A. - Chinese & Taiwanese Language
Visva Bharati University
B.A. (Hons) - Chinese Language
Visva Bharati University