A strategy-oriented senior executive with over 40 years of extensive experience in Corporate Finance, Trade Finance, Account Management, Credit, Customer Relations, Strategic Leadership, Team Development, Training, Problem Solving, Anti-Fraud, Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Regulatory Compliance—a diligent, perceptive professional focused on due diligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving. An independent and strategic thinker committed to driving organizational success.Proficient in presenting audit reports to the Audit Committee of the Board and collaborating with the LODR team for IPO preparation and implementation of SEBI guidelines. Served as a trusted advisor to key board committees. Holds certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Corporate Director, Proficiency Certificate holder as Independent Director from IICA and other important certifications, with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance, encompassing laws and statutory regulations related to financial management, operations, audit, and compliance.Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement skills, having forged business partnerships that drive value. Has significantly influenced risk management processes, enhanced the internal control framework, and ensured accountability for results.Led the Enterprise Risk Management initiative, resulting in the senior leadership team and board's assessment of key business risks and the development of appropriate risk responses. Extensive experience in overseeing financial matters, including the preparation of financial statements and annual operating budgets.Possesses an in-depth understanding of business processes, auditing standards, and associated risk and control frameworks. Successfully fostered and maintained client relationships to facilitate audit execution and initiated discussions to gain deeper insights into business units, identifying potential areas of audit impact.Developed and implemented a risk-based audit strategy in alignment with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, guidelines, and industry best practices. Provided financial oversight, identifying deficiencies in monitoring processes across Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operations Risk, Account Management, and revenue generation functions.Addressed significant deficiencies in IT Security, leading to the establishment of stringent Information Security policies and procedures