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Ashwani Kumar

@ashwanikumar6

Governance, Risk & Compliance analyst driving audit-ready controls.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead GRC initiatives, drive automation and audit readiness, collaborate cross-functionally, and advance control maturity in a growth-oriented, compliance-focused organization.

I am a Governance, Risk & Compliance professional with 5+ years of focused experience driving regulatory compliance, control effectiveness, and audit readiness across insurance and financial services. I have successfully implemented ISO 27001, GDPR-related privacy measures, and SOX-aligned frameworks, built enterprise risk registers, and reduced audit exceptions through targeted remediation and automation.

In leadership roles I have directed compliance operations and cross-border governance, automated validation using PEGA and Microsoft Copilot, and developed SOPs, KPI dashboards, and compliance trackers that improved control maturity and reduced manual effort. I combine technical proficiency with stakeholder collaboration to strengthen governance, close audit findings, and deliver measurable reductions in compliance gaps and exceptions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sun Life Financial logoSF

Lead Subject Matter Expert

Jun 2017 - Mar 2023 (5 years 9 months)

Spearheaded design and rollout of compliance frameworks (LOMA, SOX, ISO), maintained audit compliance >98% and reduced audit exceptions by 35% via gap analyses and remediation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IU

ICFAI University

Master's, Insurance & Risk Management

Completed a Master's program in insurance and risk management focused on insurance risk principles and regulatory compliance.

LU

LNM University

Bachelor of Science, Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with foundational coursework relevant to subsequent insurance and compliance roles.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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