As an advisor/consultant on anti-money laundering (AML) matters, I leverage my extensive knowledge and experience to provide customized training, policy drafting, and implementation support to clients in the financial sector. I have been working in this capacity since June 2023, after completing a successful 21.5-year tenure as the EVP and Head of Corporate Client Services, Principal Officer - AML & Responsible Officer - FATCA/CRS at HDFC Asset Management, one of the leading Indian AMCs. I also headed the AML PO committee of the HDFC conglomerate. I worked in various capacities at the once-peerless HDFC Ltd. for 14 years, which included deposits & branch manager of HDFC’s 1st Service Centre for housing loans. During my career, I was proudly part of the start-up team at HDFC Asset Management(♥️). I have led many initiatives within the organization and the industry, such as member - National Risk Assessment Committee for AML, setting up the first unified digital KYC model, the first multi-lingual statement of account in Mutual Funds, conceptualised and facilitated the launch of the ‘MF Central aggregator platform, and liaising with regulatory bodies / other committees on AML/CFT standards and compliance. I also framed the first Minimum Standards Report on AML/CFT, for the MF industry. I have also spoken at conferences and events in India and abroad on AML/CFT. I am a strong advocate of collective action (by collaboration).In April 2023, I defended my thesis and completed a Doctoral Program in Business Administration at the University of Hertfordshire in England, specializing in AML enforcement and its effectiveness in Indian banks and financial institutions. Won the Deans Award & selected as Professional Doctorate Student of the Year. An Executive Program in Management at Columbia Business School, New York sharpened my management skills. I hold the CFA Investment Foundation and the coveted ‘gold standard’ Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) credentials. A post-grad diploma in systems management gives me an edge in systems-related matters. Besides consulting, I am passionate about research, training and education on AML/CFT issues.A few GIFT City (IFSC) consulting assignments have been very engaging.AML Training delivered to:1. NSDL2. NSE (IFSC, Gift City)3. NJ India 4. ICAI5. Zerodha 6. Mutual Funds 7. Nepalese Banks and FI’s8. Bombay Stock Exchange 9. IIBX, IFSCDIN - 06885267 Open to DirectorshipsMember - British Accounting and Finance AssociationEx - Board of Directors of MF Utilities. 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 🇵🇹 🇳🇵 ✈️