Neelesh Pandey ā Operations Associate
I am a Senior Process & Compliance Specialist with over 12 years of experience spanning Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), AML/KYC, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Risk Management. My journey has allowed me to operate at the intersection of financial integrity and technological innovation, helping organizations maintain trust, compliance, and operational excellence. I bring deep expertise in AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring, managing end-to-end compliance oversight, STR/SAR filings, and audit readiness aligned with RBI, SEBI, and FIU-India requirements. Alongside, I have worked extensively in fraud prevention, designing risk control frameworks that reduce incidents and recover multi-crore losses. In my current role, I focus on building GRC frameworks, data protection policies, and privacy-by-design initiatives aligned with the IT Act 2000, DPDPA, and GDPR. Iām passionate about using technology, automation, and AI-driven analytics to modernize compliance monitoring, audit evidence management, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). My experience across fintech, gaming, and financial services has strengthened my ability to partner with regulators, auditors, and business teams ā ensuring organizations remain secure, compliant, and audit-ready while continuing to scale responsibly. š Currently, Iām focused on leveraging GRC automation and privacy governance to enable sustainable business growth, enhance customer trust, and deliver measurable impact across global regulatory landscapes.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned compliance specialist in the Fintech sector with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 12 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Governance, Risk Management, And Compliance (grc)
- Anti-money Laundering
Career Highlights
- Over 12 years of experience in GRC and compliance.
- Expertise in AML, KYC, and fraud prevention.
- Passionate about leveraging technology for compliance.
Work Experience
Play Games24x7 Private Limited
Senior Process Specialist Risk and Payments (7 yrs 11 mos)
Risk and Payment Associate (1 yr 1 mo)
Sterling Talent Solutions
US Verification Specialist (7 mos)
Convergys
Escalation Team (3 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB at Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University (PRSU), Prayagraj
Bachelor of Laws - LLB at Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University (PRSU), Prayagraj
Bachelor's degree at Mumbai University Mumbai