Vaishnavi Vasudevan
Summary
Detail-oriented Risk & Compliance professional with 3 years of experience in Statutory Audit and 4+ years of experience in Risk & Compliance, specializing in Due Diligence, periodic reviews, organizational tree building, and compliance risk assessment. Skilled in conducting background research and verifying client and entity information through public records and reliable external sources, assessing ownership structures, and identifying potential compliance risks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton Bharat
Bangalore
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence and background research on clients and third parties using publicly available sources and internal/external databases to support compliance requirements.
- Performed Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks by analyzing customer profiles, ownership structures, and potential risk indicators.
- Executed risk assessments by reviewing client information, identifying potential compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Mapped corporate ownership structures and beneficial ownership using secondary research and subscription databases to enhance compliance insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and escalate potential conflicts of interest, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to compliance standards.
- Managed client onboarding and compliance workflows by validating documentation, ensuring data completeness, and supporting timely approval processes.
- Summarised research findings, risk assessments, and recommendations in detailed reports for management review, supporting informed decision-making.
Senior Analyst
Quality & Risk Management - KPMG Global Services
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Conducted periodic and ad hoc Due Diligence reviews on Third-Part engagements to identify and mitigate potential conflict-of-interest risks, ensuring member firms and business relationships remained compliant and conflict free.
- Flagged potential conflicts to the onshore Independence team, tracked their resolution, and ensured the timely closure of identified issues.
- Performed Alerts and Tree Monitoring checks to identify unusual activity or changes across Sentinel trees, proactively escalating cases to relevant stakeholders.
- Led a pilot project on Sentinel support for Private Equity entities and premium accounts, updating entity trees based on organizational charts and investment schedules to enhance data accuracy and control.
- Reviewed the quality of work produced by junior team members, provided regular feedback, and guided them through performance discussions while managing day-to-day deliverables.
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert(SME) for the Sentinel Process and conflict of interest reviews, providing expert guidance on Due Diligence procedures, conflict identification and resolution best practices.
Audit Executive
KPMG Global Services
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Engaged in Financial Year end and Interim Audits for UK companies ranging in the Pharmaceutical, Automobile and hospitality industries.
- Conducted First level analytical review of Junior Audit trainees.
- Performed Audit risk assessments, planned initiatives in preliminary reviews including draft reports for management review.
- Coached Audit team on effective documentation of control deficiencies and audit misstatements.
- Received global recognition for excellence in Audit Quality and Assurance as pilot Offshore rep for first year audit client.
- Increased efficiency and resource penetration on top Engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - 65% - Accounting and Taxation
Kristu Jayanti College
Bengaluru, KAPre-University Course - 87.25% - Commerce
Vision PU College
Bengaluru, KASkills
- Due Diligence Documentation
- KYC/Client Due Diligence
- Client onboarding & Periodic review
- Beneficial ownership identification
- Risk Assessment
- Public record research
- Stakeholder management
- Team building and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recognized for delivering high-quality work with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency and team collaboration.
- Contributed GenAI-driven process improvement ideas for operational efficiency and commitment to innovation.
- Received awards like Kudos, SPOT for contributions made to process and pilot programs.
- Received Best Buddy award for actively mentoring and supporting new joiners, fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration within the firm.
Certification
- Certified in Power BI & Advanced Excel
- The complete AML & KYC Masterclass from Udemy
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton Bharat
03.2026 - 07.2026
Senior Analyst
Quality & Risk Management - KPMG Global Services
10.2021 - 08.2025
Audit Executive
KPMG Global Services
08.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - 65% - Accounting and Taxation
Kristu Jayanti College
Pre-University Course - 87.25% - Commerce
Vision PU College