Seasoned Banking Audit & Compliance Specialist with over 15 years of experience in retail banking, specializing in risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audits, and operational governance. Proven ability to enhance internal control frameworks, reduce process lapses, and align branch functions with RBI and regulatory norms. Adept at driving strategic improvements in operational risk and compliance culture across large branch networks.
• Conduct comprehensive process checks across retail banking operations, cash points, priority and wealth desks, corporate salary cells, and currency chests.
• Educate branch personnel on lapses and process gaps, assisting in audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Provide system enhancement feedback and participate in drafting operations manuals and compliance protocols.
• Validate control data and liaise with HO on monitoring reports and audit outcomes.
• Oversaw operational risk and compliance across 36 branches, ensuring 90%+ audit scores and zero income leakage.
• Conducted independent audits, staff sensitization, and escalated red flags for fraud and process non-compliance.
• Suggested and implemented strategic cash remittance processes, reducing cash holding costs by 70%.
• Handled audit preparedness and compliance training, enabling development of risk-aware branch culture.
• Reviewed processes, customer escalations, and regulatory implementations.
• Delivered high customer satisfaction and process efficiency through team collaboration and issue resolution.
• Elevated branch NPS score from 40 to 60
• Turned underperforming branches audit-compliant
• Received certifications and appreciation from Zonal/Regional Heads
• Reduced process lapses by 90% through rigorous training
• Developed and enforced protocols preventing fraudulent activity
• Risk-Based Internal Audit – RiskPro India
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Virtual Team Management – LinkedIn
• Interpersonal Effectiveness & Managerial Behavior – ICICI Bank
12th January 1984