Experienced Internal Auditor with a PGDM in Finance and over 13 years in banking and consulting, specializing in internal audit, compliance, and risk management. Successfully completed Part 1 of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification from IIA on my first attempt, actively pursuing full certification.Specialties:Internal Audit: Comprehensive audits per IPPF guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.Internal Audit Quality Assurance Review (QAR): Led quality assurance reviews as per IPPF guidelines, continuously improving audit methodologies.Risk Management: Developed and implemented ERM and ORM policies, facilitated RCSA and KRI processes to enhance risk management and foster accountability.Third Party Risk Management (TPRM): Responsible for Audit and Review of organization wide TPRM for IT as well as Non-IT Vendors as per regulatory guidelines. Performed Vendor Audit of material vendors.Regulatory Compliance: Prepared detailed process notes and performed compliance testing based on various regulatory and statutory compliances.Concurrent Audit: Real-time audits to identify and mitigate risks promptly.Global Trade Finance: Managed and audited global trade finance operations, including cross-border remittances, SWIFT, TBML, and capital account transactions (FDI, ODI, ECB).Passionate about driving continuous improvement and innovation in risk management, compliance, and audit practices to enhance organizational resilience and financial health.