Bhushan Zavar
@bhushanzavar
Compliance and risk professional with deep audit and controls expertise.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a compliance-focused professional who strengthens first-line controls through risk assessments, compliance testing, and audit-ready governance. In my recent role as a Consultant, I supported compliance with FINRA through audits, compliance reviews, and evidence-driven monitoring.
I’ve partnered with stakeholders across regions, including U.S. stakeholders, to influence decision-making and improve control effectiveness. I monitored audit progress, tracked key governance requests, and helped ensure timely validation of supporting documentation.
I’m comfortable working across the full compliance lifecycle—planning, testing, tracking, and reporting. I’ve supported audit planning and governance processes, drafted audit findings with actionable insights on risk trends and remediation priorities, and contributed to tools and frameworks (e.g., audit checklists and monitoring/reporting enhancements).
Earlier, as a Manager and prior roles at BNP Paribas and Eclerx Financial Services, I led and executed compliance checks across Professional Ethics (PE), 1LOD/2LOD control testing, and monitoring activities like electronic communications surveillance. I also bring strong analytical capability—using advanced Excel techniques, building compliance dashboards, and supporting automation efforts that streamlined reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consultant
ACA Global
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Performed risk assessments, compliance testing, and monitoring activities, identifying operational gaps and emerging risks through audits and FINRA compliance reviews. Partnered with U.S. stakeholders on pre- and post-audit activities, tracked audit progress and evidence, and drafted audit findings with actionable remediation insights.
Manager
Sharekhan Ltd
Aug 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Conducted independent (2LOD) testing of 1LOD controls using check-and-challenge and compliance review methods to identify residual risks and control gaps. Managed KPRI and Risk 360 reporting, executed compliance control plans, supported audit findings closure, and coordinated corrective actions with OPC and cross-functional teams.
Associate
Crisil Ltd
Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed compliance activities including personal trading monitoring, mandatory training completion tracking, and handling policy breaches across areas such as data privacy, personal trading, and OBI. Supported GDPR-related compliance questionnaires, coordinated with legal and security teams, and contributed to corporate audits by tracking open issues and supporting governance for timely closure.
Senior Associate
BNP Paribas
Jun 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Led Professional Ethics (PE) compliance activities across four departments and regions, executing 1LOD controls and coordinating on ad-hoc requirements. Built monthly compliance dashboards, migrated a manual declaration process to an internal tool that reduced manual intervention by 50%, and monitored electronic communications, PAD, and OBI to detect and address breaches.
Senior Analyst
Eclerx Financial Services
Jun 2013 - Jun 2017 (4 years)
Produced weekly and monthly client reports to analyze industry rankings and performance trends, resolving ad-hoc reporting requests using advanced Excel techniques. Performed transaction monitoring from an AML perspective, conducted KYC checks via web-based platforms, supported FX and repo trade processing, and contributed to automation of daily/monthly reports and email macros.
Graduate Trainee
SBI Life Insurance
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
Reviewed insurance policy docket work, including insurance renewals and payments for policies, managing changes in data, and initiating settlements for matured policies. Supported insurance administration workflows through document review and processing of policy-related updates.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Mumbai
Bachelor in Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance
2009 - 2012
Bachelor in Accounting and Finance at the University of Mumbai from 2009 to 2012.
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