Drive a comprehensive Asia-wide compliance program to detect, prevent, and remediate corruption risk and misconduct across sales, marketing, operational, and service business units, as well as complex and high-risk public sector accounts.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and international standards by developing and implementing regional compliance program initiatives that are aligned with the global corporate strategy.
Aid in business conduct investigations and ensure cross-functional cooperation to implement discipline and remediation for a variety of issues, including allegations of corruption and extortion, unethical business practices, conflicts of interest, unfair competition, and third-party misconduct.
Lead the integration of investigation and risk data into the regional compliance practice in order to drive efficiencies, deploy resources, and identify evidence-based interventions to streamline the global investigation docket, meet caseload targets, and inform risk analysis.
Collaborate effectively with front-line and mid-level stakeholders in region to align strategies and goals.
Proficiently assist in drafting and reviewing of policies and procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Drive awareness of ethics policies through strategic and engaging awareness initiatives.
Regional Compliance Counsel - India & APAC Region
Technip Energies
10.2022 - 04.2023
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and develop plans to mitigate those risks in India, EMEA and APAC region.
Prepared and presented regular updates to senior management and Audit Committee, on internal audit’s contribution to overall management of risk.
Managed identification and evaluation of organization’s risk areas and provided key input to development of annual audit plan.
Implement common compliance program with JV/Consortium partners in Oil & Gas sector.
Traveled to APAC countries to develop, implement and monitor regulatory and compliance requirements for business in applicable geographies, including compliance with all applicable labour laws, ABC, Human Rights and Trade Control laws.
Provide legal advice and support on wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents with clients, vendors, and partners.
Performed due diligence of sanctioned countries (Iran, Russia).
Evaluated effectiveness of GRC processes by conducting internal audits and risk assessments. Identify potential risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
Compliance Deputy Manager
Info Edge Limited
Noida, UP
05.2021 - 06.2022
Performed regular risk Assessments to identify and manage privacy risks and implemented appropriate controls to mitigate unacceptable risks.
Administered compliance monitoring, and performing functions such as KYC and Customer Due Diligence.
Senior Consultant
Ernst Young LLP
Noida, UP
08.2015 - 05.2021
Conducted regular audits of the organization's practices to identify any potential areas of non-compliance.
Established, implemented and maintained effective Compliance framework both for ethics and policy to ensure adherence to Corporate Ethics Code including Anti-Bribery/ Anti-Corruption/ Prevention of Conflicts of Interest/ AML / White-Collar Crime/ Integrity Due Diligence of all Third Parties/ Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace etc.
Provided legal training and regulatory information about HIPAA compliance, data breach notification, HIPAA privacy and security issues, HIPAA training, and HIPAA policies.
Handled regulatory compliance requirements and established processes for a growing FMCG product portfolio
Conducted thorough research on more than 15 clients to help prevent financial and legal risks in accordance with AML, OFAC & other regulatory standards.
Established relationships with relevant agencies and consultants on global scale within the Regulatory environment of the Food & Beverages sector
Associate Attorney
Integreon Managed Solutions
11.2013 - 07.2015
Knowledge in Investigations, email review, audio review, eDiscovery, extractions, redactions, legal research, third party due diligence, drafting and matters related to corporate law.
Exposure to US P&C Insurance Claims Litigation, US Civil procedure, US Courts and legal documentation.
Worked on more than 40 eDiscovery projects along with technical aspects on various review platforms like XLS, Documatrix, Epiq Systems, Kroll and Relativity.
Trademark Attorney
Seth Associates Law Firm
04.2013 - 11.2013
Performed the dual role of trademark consultancy as well as litigation - advising clients on Trademark and related procedures on a daily basis, appearance in courts, preparing case briefs for senior counsels etc.
Headed Banking Investigation, Pharmaceutical projects, Intellectual property and Commercial laws.
Education
B.A.LL.B(H) -
Amity Law School, Amity University
IntegreonKrollEpiqNagpalTanviNoida, UP
2013
Diploma - Intellectual Property Rights
Asian School of Cyber Laws
Pune, MH
2011
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering / KYC Sanction screening
FCPA and Anti-Bribery
Fraud & Forensic Investigations
Document Reviews and analysis
Regulatory Reporting and Audit
Customer/Enhanced Due Diligence
Data Privacy
Risk Mapping & Project Management
Software Skills
OpenAI ChatGPT
Compliance Tools : eComply, Libryo, AuditBoard
Microsoft Tools : Power BI, AI Tool, PowerPoint, Excel