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Drashti Gandhi

@drashtigandhi

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I strengthen finance operations through compliance, audit readiness, and accurate financial documentation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking corporate finance, management accounting, finance executive, or compliance roles where I can apply my MBA in Finance and banking experience in financial compliance, audit readiness, risk assessment, documentation, reporting accuracy, and process controls.

I've built 9.5+ years of financial compliance, audit readiness, and data-driven operations experience at HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Axis Bank. At HDFC Bank, I designed pre-verification checklists and SOPs, maintained trade-finance audit trails, and ensured adherence to RBI, OFAC, FATF, and FATCA requirements.

I bring an MBA in Finance and practical strengths in financial documentation, risk assessment, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional coordination. I'm transitioning into corporate finance, accounting, and compliance roles where I can apply my banking controls experience to financial governance and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Deputy Manager – Trade Finance Operations

Current

HDFC Bank Ltd

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented structured pre-verification checklists and SOPs across the operations team. Ensured 100% adherence to RBI, OFAC, FATF, and FATCA regulatory guidelines across all financial transactions.

Financial Compliance Regulatory Reporting Audit Support Policy Documentation Data Analysis SOP Development Stakeholder Management

Senior Officer – Retail Liability Operations

IDFC First Bank

Oct 2019 - Sep 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Acted as escalation point for branch and RM financial queries, reducing issue resolution turnaround by 20%. Performed AML/KYC compliance checks with zero-error accuracy.

AML KYC Compliance Data Verification Process Improvement UAT Audit Support Financial Analysis

Officer – NRI Operations

Axis Bank

Mar 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Led structured training sessions for branch staff on compliance and documentation. Managed end-to-end onboarding and documentation verification for NRI/OCI/PIO clients, ensuring strict regulatory compliance with RBI norms.

Compliance Documentation Training Regulatory Compliance Client Onboarding Confidentiality Audit Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sikkim Manipal University

Master of Business Administration, Finance

2017 - 2018

Pursued an MBA in Finance through distance learning, gaining advanced knowledge in financial management and strategic decision-making.

NIIT (IFBI)

Post Graduate Diploma, Banking and Financial Services

2016 - 2017

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services, focusing on core banking operations and financial products.

SIES College, Mumbai University

Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Insurance

2012 - 2015

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Banking and Insurance, building a strong foundation in financial principles and insurance concepts.