Maneesh Manohar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Enterprise Risk Management and regulatory compliance.
Led successful AML/KYC initiatives and internal audits.
Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor with extensive experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Fintech with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Enterprise Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementComplianceTransaction Monitoring

Other Skills

AMLC++COSO ERM FrameworkCarnatic musicChargeback processesComputer Network OperationsControl & Risk Self-Assessment (CRSA)Control Systems DesignCricketEconomicsFootballISO 31000 ImplementationKey Risk Indicators (KRIs)LeadershipManagement

About

- Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor professional- I bring a strategic focus to mitigating compliance, operational, financial, information security, and reputational risks.- With hands-on experience in regulatory governance across RBI, SEBI, IRDA, NPCI, and FEMA frameworks, I specialize in conducting risk assessments, strengthening ISMS controls, and aligning product strategies with evolving regulatory landscapes.- As an IRDA-approved Principal Officer, I ensure regulatory alignment in insurance distribution and strategic compliance execution.- Led initiatives in AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, internal audits (per ISO 19011 and ISO 27001 principles), and vendor risk management—leveraging data analytics and in-house risk engines to drive decision-making and enterprise resilience.- Certified in IIBF AML/KYC and Enterprise Risk Management (Level 5) from the Institute of Risk Management, with formal training as a CQI & IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, reflecting strong capability in regulatory compliance, risk governance, and global audit standards.

Experience

7 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Niyo solutions inc.

2 roles

Principal Officer

Promoted

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Oversee regulatory compliance for RBI, SEBI, IRDA, TRAI, AD-II operations, Technology Service Provider (TSP) activities & other applicable statutory compliances like DPDP, IT act etc
Serve as Principal Officer for the IRDA Corporate Agency, ensuring adherence to regulatory and governance standards
Integrate compliance with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks to strengthen governance and resilience
Conduct control reviews, compliance assessments, and align obligations with the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance levels
Handle internal audits and coordinate closure of audit observations to ensure continuous improvement
Support senior management in embedding a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and regulatory discipline
Level 5 certified in ERM from IRM
Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
Certified AML/KYC from IIBF

regulatory complianceEnterprise Risk Managementinternal auditsrisk appetitecompliance assessments

Senior Risk & Compliance analyst

Dec 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs

Handled Risk, compliances and AML.
Primary poc for Bank & RBI periodic reports
Handled internal, bank and regulatory audits
Managed RBI, SEBI & IRDA compliances

Risk ManagementAMLcompliance auditscompliance

Open financial technologies

2 roles

Senior Risk Analyst

Promoted

Jun 2022 – Dec 2022 · 6 mos

Lead the Chargeback & Transaction Monitoring processes/teams. Revamped
Chargeback handling by standardising the process, resulting in maintaining the CTS
and Recovery Rates in line with Industrial standards
● Key driver of Daily Stand Up & Monthly Dashboard Reports
● Key point of contact for external connects (PG partners, Partner Banks, LEA, Third
party solutioning entities)

Chargeback processesTransaction MonitoringreportingRisk Management