Nitesh Aditya

Professional Experience – Société Générale (Sep 2024 – Present)

Sep 2024 – May 2025: Negative News Screening.

- Conducted comprehensive client risk assessments during onboarding.

- Performed environmental, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), RCA (Related Close Associates), sanctions, and financial news screenings.

- Analyzed articles, individuals, and entities to identify potential risks.

- Documented observations and proposed mitigation strategies to support client onboarding decisions.

May 2025 – Aug 2025: Periodic Onboarding – APAC Clients.

- Transferred to the Periodic Onboarding project for APAC clients.

- Managed end-to-end KYC processes for clients in Hong Kong and Singapore.

- Successfully onboarded clients by ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025: India, Bernstein Onboarding (Joint Venture)

- Served as a key contributor in onboarding clients under the new India-Bernstein joint venture.

- Handled onboarding of diverse client types, including FPI, FDI, entities, funds, schemes, special purpose vehicles, NGOs, and others.

- Conducted SEBI screening in line with SEBI sanction lists.

- Coordinated with stakeholders, senior management, and onshore clients.

- Managed daily priorities, tracked action items, and prepared EOD (End of Day) reports.

Jan 2026 – Present: APAC Onboarding.

- Currently part of the APAC Onboarding team, covering clients across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, India, and New Zealand.

- Performing complete end-to-end KYC reviews and onboarding for regional clients.

Leadership and Extra Activities

- Head of Graduate Employee Club & Association: Leading initiatives for young graduates in the office.

- Organized 15–20 programs with the participation of 150–200 employees.

- Coordinated with top management for Spark Sessions, enabling graduates to interact with senior leaders, and learn from their professional journeys.

- Served as spokesperson in charge of the company’s Annual Day program (LEAP).

Awards and Recognition

- Best Key Player Award for outstanding contributions.

- Best Team Award for organizing the most impactful program of the year.

- Art Recognition: Awarded for painting at the Karnataka Rajyotsava program.

Workshops & CSR

- Conducted workshops on Vibe Coding and AI implementation in daily activities.

- Coordinated 13+ CSR activities, contributing to community engagement and social responsibility, and expanding professional network connections.

- Finance Management

- Oversaw complete finance operations for the startup, including sales records, invoicing, purchase orders, and vendor negotiations.

- Coordinated with auditors for annual audits and ensured timely GST filings.

- Reduced invoice processing time by 25% by streamlining documentation and approval workflows.

- Negotiated supplier contracts that lowered procurement costs by 15%, improving cash flow.

- HR & Recruitment

- Managed HR operations, including recruitment and onboarding of fresh graduates.

- Conducted first‑level interviews and successfully recruited 10+ freshers within the first year.

- Improved recruitment efficiency by introducing structured interview templates, cutting hiring cycle time by 20%.

- Business Operations

- Supported both software and hardware divisions, ensuring smooth financial and administrative processes.

- Implemented a basic financial tracking system that increased reporting accuracy by 30%.

- Strengthened vendor relationships, resulting in faster delivery timelines and improved service quality.

Auditing Firm – External & Internal Audit Intern

- External Audit

- Conducted client visits to review and verify financial records.

- Assisted in analyzing financial statements and supporting audit procedures.

- Checked and recorded EGM minutes and annual resolutions.

- Verified petty cash books to ensure compliance and accuracy.

- Internal Administration

- Supported day‑to‑day internal administrative tasks, including record keeping and documentation.

- Managed outsourced administrative services for clients.

- HR & Professional Development

- Assisted in recruitment processes, including first‑level interviews.

- Developed skills in professional communication and candidate engagement.