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Adil Sheikh

@adilsheikh

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Experienced management consultant with expertise in audit and compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in risk management and compliance.

I am an MBA graduate specializing in Management Consulting with over 13 years of progressive experience in audit, compliance, and control testing across diverse industries such as Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Manufacturing, IT, and E-commerce. My career has been marked by a proven track record of driving enterprise-wide risk mitigation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency and governance frameworks.

As a Certified KYC/AML Specialist, I possess deep expertise in designing, implementing, and testing internal controls, including SOX compliance and operational risk control testing. My professional journey has equipped me with the skills to conduct procurement audits, payments audits, AML/KYC reviews, and bank fraud investigations. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional excellence, delivering tangible value to stakeholders, and supporting organizations in achieving their strategic objectives through sound governance and compliance practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Control Management Specialist

Current

Wells Fargo

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Performed end-to-end evidence-based control testing, evaluating manual, automated, and semi-automated controls for effectiveness. Collaborated with control owners to address deficiencies and improve control effectiveness.

Controls Testing Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Archer P1 Tool

Senior Process Manager, Risk & Compliance

American Express

Oct 2018 - Jun 2024 (5 years 8 months)

Executed comprehensive PRSA Testing for Global Procurement operations and developed risk control matrices. Conducted monthly audit reviews across critical GSM processes, including SOX compliance testing.

Risk Control SOX Compliance Fraud Prevention Stakeholder Management Foxtrot Framework

Analyst, Risk and Compliance & Internal Audit

Accenture

Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Performed risk assessments for projects and provided consulting services to mitigate risks, including contractual and process audits for P2P and O2C. Implemented and audited Accenture's Foxtrot Framework for fraud prevention across payment processing projects.

Risk And Compliance Internal Audit Fraud Prevention RACF

AML Compliance, Risk and Control & RDC

Deutsche Banking Group

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Conducted risk assessments to evaluate control adequacy and identify money laundering, sanctions, and financial crime risks. Tested the design and operating effectiveness of controls within the COB framework to ensure regulatory compliance.

Risk Control KYC Regulatory Compliance Controls Testing

Analyst (Quality Auditing)

One Savings Group

Feb 2013 - Aug 2013 (6 months)

Conducted thorough quality audits of Individual Savings Accounts, Fixed Deposits, and Mortgage portfolios to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepared and delivered detailed audit reports highlighting key findings and recommendations for process improvements.

Auditing Regulatory Compliance Process Improvement Audit Reporting Risk Management Mentoring

Analyst (Internal Audit, Esanda Settlements)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

Feb 2012 - Nov 2012 (9 months)

Performed comprehensive audits of the Esanda Settlements process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Conducted risk assessments and collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategies for mitigating identified risks.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Process Optimization Regulatory Compliance Continuous Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BITS Pilani, Hyderabad

Master of Business Administration, Management Consulting

Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Management Consulting. This program focuses on developing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills essential for effective consulting.

Dayananda Sagar Business School (Bangalore University)

BBM, Business Management

Completed a Bachelor of Business Management, gaining foundational knowledge in business principles and practices. The curriculum covered various aspects of business administration.

JKBOSE Srinagar

10+2, General Studies

Completed 10+2 education, building a strong academic foundation. This period focused on comprehensive learning across various subjects.

JKBOSE Srinagar

10th, General Studies

Completed 10th grade education, establishing fundamental knowledge in core subjects. This stage provided a broad educational base.

IIFB

Certification, AML KYC Specialist

Obtained certification as an AML KYC Specialist, demonstrating expertise in Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer regulations. This certification enhances capabilities in financial compliance.