Experienced internal audit professional with diverse expertise in the financial services sector, focusing on trust and regulatory compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Franklin Templeton
Hyderabad
06.2019 - Current
Lead enterprise-wide, risk-based internal audits (U.S. and global) with significant focus on trust and estates, fiduciary governance, anti-money laundering, and financial crime compliance.
Manage end-to-end audits, including risk assessment, walkthroughs, design audit programs aligned to evolving industry and regulatory risks, control evaluation, reporting, and management presentations.
Mentoring and onboarding new team members.
Leverage audit analytics and digital tools to enhance coverage and exception detection.
Involvement in HYD site-level initiatives and participation in BRG activities.
Audit & Assurance Manager
Deloitte & Touché
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 01.2018
Managed PCAOB and AICPA audits for banks, broker-dealers, and financial institutions.
Led multi-location teams and coordinated with US-based stakeholders.
Reviewed SOX controls, system controls, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Oversaw engagement planning, execution, workpaper review, and final reporting.
Onboarding, mentoring and performance evaluation across audit engagements.
Audit & Assurance Senior
Deloitte & Touché
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executed statutory and regulatory audits for banks, financial institutions, and listed companies.
Performed SOX and system control reviews and quarterly financial reviews.
Led engagement teams and conducted analytical risk assessments.
Senior Audit Associate
BDO India
Mumbai
06.2012 - 12.2014
Led audit engagements for listed banking and financial services clients.
Supervised teams of 2–4 auditors and managed field execution.
Conducted financial, compliance, and operational audits.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA)
ICAI India
Certified Fiduciary And Investment Risk Specialist
CFIRS USA
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
ISACA USA
Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA)
ICAI India
Bachelor And Master of Commerce
Mumbai University India
Skills
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Mentoring and peer-to-peer guidance
AI tools proficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot)
Acquaintance with Fiduciary Trust business applications
Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Franklin Templeton
06.2019 - Current
Audit & Assurance Manager
Deloitte & Touché
01.2017 - 01.2018
Audit & Assurance Senior
Deloitte & Touché
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Audit Associate
BDO India
06.2012 - 12.2014
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Certified Fiduciary And Investment Risk Specialist