Ankit Ahluwalia

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in regulatory compliance across fintech and gaming sectors.
  • Proven track record in leading high-impact financial initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management with top regulatory authorities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Gaming regulatory compliance expert with strategic financial leadership.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Regulatory ComplianceFintech OperationsPaymentsInternational ComplianceGaming Business Strategy

Other Skills

Fund-RaisingStrategic Financial PlanningBusiness SetupRegulatory AffairsFinTechFinanceFinancial PlanningStatutory CompliancesBusiness StrategyAccountingGamingStrategySocial MediaStrategic PlanningAdvertising

About

I am a finance and regulatory professional with extensive experience in leading regulatory governance, financial operations, and strategic business enablement across fintech, payments, and international gaming sectors. I specialize in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and establishing compliant, scalable business operations. Currently, as Director - Finance and Regulatory Compliances at OKTO, I head finance and regulatory functions for merchant and network acquiring businesses in India. I focus on ensuring regulatory adherence, driving business setup initiatives, and coordinating with authorities such as RBI, NPCI, IRDAI, and other key stakeholders to enable seamless operational execution. Over the years, I have built deep expertise in regulatory affairs, fintech operations, international business compliance, and strategic project delivery. I have led high-impact initiatives in wallet solutions, prepaid payment instruments, UPI interoperability, NETC Fastags, online gaming, and fund-raising, consistently delivering operational excellence and compliant business growth. My Key Skills & Achievements: 🔹Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Managed RBI, NPCI, IRDAI, UIDAI, and UAE regulatory frameworks for payments and gaming businesses. 🔹Financial Planning & Analysis: Monitored group financials, optimized key metrics, and supported strategic business planning. 🔹Fintech & Payments Operations: Delivered wallet solutions, UPI interoperability, NETC Fastags, prepaid cards, and CBS implementation. 🔹International Regulatory Compliance: Directed UAE gaming business compliance, liaisoning with Dubai Economic Department, Tourism Development Authority, and Ministry of Islamic Affairs. 🔹Project & Program Leadership: Led end-to-end initiatives including business setup, fund-raising, and strategic deployment of fintech and gaming solutions. 🔹Stakeholder Management: Coordinated with top management, investors, and advisors to drive high-impact business decisions. I am zealous about driving compliant, innovative, and scalable financial operations and connecting with professionals, fintech innovators, and business leaders seeking strategic regulatory and finance expertise.

Experience

Okto

Director - Finance and Regulatory Compliances

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

  • Leading finance and regulatory strategy for merchant and network acquiring businesses in India, I drive compliant business operations, coordinate with regulatory authorities, and implement frameworks that enable scalable, efficient, and growth-oriented financial processes.
  • I oversee business setup, manage regulatory governance, and optimize strategic financial operations. My focus spans operational compliance, and fintech project leadership, ensuring alignment of business initiatives with RBI, NPCI, and other critical regulatory mandates.
  • Spearheaded regulatory compliance and governance for merchant and network acquiring operations, ensuring seamless business setup across India.
  • Implemented scalable processes for payments and financial operations, enhancing efficiency and compliance adherence.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives connecting finance, regulatory, and operational teams to streamline project delivery and reporting.
  • Delivered end-to-end business enablement solutions, ensuring alignment with fintech, payments, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Regulatory Compliance, FinTech Operations, Payments, Fund-Raising, Strategic Financial Planning, Business Setup
Regulatory ComplianceFinTech OperationsPaymentsFund-RaisingStrategic Financial PlanningBusiness Setup

Skill infra solutions

Senior Manager and Director - Finance and Regulatory Affairs

Jul 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Headed finance and regulatory affairs for international gaming operations, liaising with UAE authorities and designing strategies for online gaming, UK lottery bidding, and stock exchange listing initiatives.
  • Managed UAE regulatory compliance for draws, raffles, and gaming business operations.
  • Directed strategic projects for online horse race betting and UK National Lottery bidding.
  • Led discussions with Dubai Economic Department, Tourism Development Authority, and Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
  • Coordinated fund-raising initiatives with anchor investors and advisors to support international operations.
  • Implemented financial and regulatory strategies to optimize gaming business performance.
  • International Compliance, Gaming Business Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Fund-Raising, Payments, Financial Planning
International ComplianceGaming Business StrategyRegulatory AffairsFund-RaisingPaymentsFinancial Planning

Sugal & damani

Manager - Finance and Regulatory Affairs

Mar 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Oversaw regulatory practices for Prepaid Payment Instruments and payments business, ensuring compliance with RBI, NPCI, IRDAI, and UIDAI. Led financial monitoring, strategic planning, and fund-raising discussions, while driving wallet business projects.
  • Directed regulatory compliance for wallet and prepaid business solutions, ensuring alignment with national financial authorities.
  • Managed group financial monitoring, key metrics analysis, and strategic planning for multiple business units.
  • Led fund-raising initiatives with anchor investors and advisors to support business expansion.
  • Executed projects for Aadhar-based authentication, UPI interoperability, NETC Fastags, and prepaid card programs.
  • Advised top management on new initiatives and regulatory strategy implementation.
  • Regulatory Compliance, Payments, Fund-Raising, Wallet Solutions, Financial Planning, Strategic Advisory
Regulatory ComplianceRegulatory AffairsFinTechPaymentsFinance

One97 communications limited

Assistant Manager

Aug 2016 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

  • Actively involved the Finacle (CBS) implementation
  • Acted as a member of the core team and contributed with the setting up and launching Paytm Payments Bank
  • Coordinated with Wipro for various aspects of the software
  • Performed UAT and creating SOPs for each activity of Finance Department
  • Created accounting and financial flows for different products
  • Guided Tech. Team with various logics for automation of reconciliations and reporting to management

Sapientnitro

Associate

Dec 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Project Management & Revenue Operations:
  • o Track Lead
  • o Opportunities Identification
  • o Forecasting
  • o Project Base lining and Budgeting
  • o Revenue Recognition of Standard and Complex Contracts
  • Reports Corner:
  • Managing Time Tracking, No. of Rejection Reports, pending Contracts on month end (to ensure Revenue Recognition) and Deal Tools Pending Report for Internal Delivery to submit Deal tools for which the Project Start Date has passed.
  • Deal Tracker Management: Managing Deal Tracker of all Business Unit (NA, EU, GM and APAC) on Daily Basis.
  • Reconciliations: Generating Billing Reconciliation (Contracts vs Actuals) and Cost Reports.

Vohra sahni & associates

Intern

May 2012 – Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Prepared financial statements and tax returns for individuals, firms and companies
  • Gained experience with reconciliations, fixed asset register maintenance, accounts payable and receivable
  • Actively participated in internal and external audits as a team member as well as a team leader.

Education

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Accounting and Finance

Jan 2016 – Present

Delhi University

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) — Corporate law

Jan 2014 – Jan 2017

Delhi University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2005 – Jan 2008

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