Vedaant Amit Bajaj
New Delhi
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with over 4 years of experience across global financial services, payments, and statutory audit, spanning regulatory reporting, operational compliance, and financial assurance. Combines strong business acumen with hands-on expertise in data governance, process automation, and internal controls to deliver risk-aware solutions. Adept at managing regional stakeholders and cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and drive informed decision-making in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ANALYST - QMR
Mastercard
Gurugram
10.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end Quarterly Mastercard Reporting (QMR) operations as the sole regional lead for all principal issuing and acquiring customers across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region.
- Validated volumetric, transactional, and portfolio activity data across Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus brands to support U.S. SEC filings, earnings releases, and executive strategic planning.
- Collaborated with internal controllers, finance leads, and external customer ICAs/banks to resolve complex reporting discrepancies, trend anomalies, and five-quarter variance flags during tight validation windows.
- Enforced data validation controls (including ratio comparisons and logic checks) across credit, debit, and prepaid programs to ensure accuracy in billing assessments and rebate/incentive calculations.
- Improved operational resilience and quality assurance across regional reporting workflows, eliminating bottlenecks and mitigating regulatory compliance risks.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE
Goldman Sachs
Hyderabad
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Designed and built 2 IgnitePad Automation Programs to eliminate manual data reconciliation workflows, saving 3 hours daily and substantially enhancing regulatory reporting accuracy.
- Strengthened reporting closures and safeguard processes by coordinating cross-functionally across global teams, resolving data discrepancies to consistently meet strict Fed deadlines.
- Managed complex product reconciliations between source trading systems and regulatory outputs; led month-end close financial presentations and variance analyses for senior management.
- Prepared and submitted daily FR2420 (Part B & C) regulatory liquidity submissions to U.S. Federal Reserve and monthly AnaCredit reporting to Deutsche Bundesbank, ensuring compliance for Goldman Sachs Group.
ARTICLESHIP TRAINEE
BSR & Co. LLP (KPMG)
Gurugram
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Key engagement team member for statutory audits of prominent listed and private corporations, including Honda Cars India, Oriflame, Campus Activewear, and Godrej Consumer Products.
- Formulated risk-based audit procedures and evaluated internal financial controls for complex accounting areas under Ind AS 19, 36, 38, and 40, enhancing audit accuracy.
- Executed trade receivables/payables aging and valuation testing while managing full audit operations using KPMG Clara audit software, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Collaborated with client finance leaders to evaluate accounting disclosures and resolve control testing issues, achieving compliance with statutory audit guidelines.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - 1st Attempt - Both Groups, AIR 44 CA Foundation
ICAI
New Delhi05-2024
CFA Level 1 Passed - Scored 75th-90th Percentile
CFA INSTITUTE, USA
05-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Hons.
Hansraj College
Delhi, India03-2021
Skills
- Regulatory Reporting
- SEC Filings
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Governance
- Reconciliations
- Financial analysis
- GAAP Standards
- Financial Standards
- Trend analysis
- Risk assessment
- Process Automation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
Awards
- All India Rank 44 in CA Foundation, ICAI, 81.5%
- CFA Level 1 Passed, 75th-90th Percentile
- Best Cricketer (Controllers) Award for FY 2023-24, Goldman Sachs
Positions Of Responsibility
- Vice President, SPARC, Hansraj College, 2020-21, Led an 80+ member organization; onboarded CFOs & Partners from top-tier firms for flagship corporate strategy events.
- Head Boy, Aadharshila Vidyapeeth, 2017-18, Represented a student body of 1,500+ across institutional and external forums.
Timeline
ANALYST - QMR
Mastercard
10.2024 - Current
INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE
Goldman Sachs
12.2022 - 04.2024
ARTICLESHIP TRAINEE
BSR & Co. LLP (KPMG)
04.2021 - 12.2022
Chartered Accountant (CA) - 1st Attempt - Both Groups, AIR 44 CA Foundation
ICAI
CFA Level 1 Passed - Scored 75th-90th Percentile
CFA INSTITUTE, USA
Bachelor of Commerce - Hons.
Hansraj College