Praveen Bhaskarachary
@praveenbhaskarachary
Senior compliance manager driving AML, risk management and process automation in financial services.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Manager in Compliance with over 10 years' experience leading AML, risk management and internal controls across payments and banking sectors.
I have implemented compliance automation that improved compliance by 30% and reduced workflow bottlenecks by 25% while achieving zero QC findings in control testing.
My background includes leadership roles at PayGlocal, Wells Fargo International Solutions and Ernst & Young, where I designed risk mitigation strategies, led control testing and collaborated with regulators and cross-functional teams.
I hold certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt and PMI credentials, and I am committed to using data-driven approaches and automation to strengthen governance, enhance operational efficiency and reduce regulatory risk.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager - Compliance
PayGlocal Technologies Private Limited
Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)
Led AML and regulatory compliance for payments business, implemented monitoring and internal controls that improved compliance by 30% and reduced workflow bottlenecks by 25%. Oversaw regulatory interactions and delivered zero QC findings in control testing.
Sr. Assistant Vice President
Wells Fargo International Solutions
Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Supported second-line risk and compliance for Consumer & Small Business Banking, executed RCSA and compliance testing across US regulatory frameworks and automated data-driven testing to eliminate QC findings.
ELDelivered risk-management consulting engagements including risk-based internal audits, control design for approval workflows, and role-based access controls to reduce operational risk.
Assistant Manager - Testing
Amazon Pay India Pvt Ltd
Jun 2015 - Mar 2022 (6 years 9 months)
Led control testing and validation for payments operations, implemented control policies and KRIs, and streamlined test processes to accelerate remediation and enhance regulatory compliance across KYC, UPI and PPI domains.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUBangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2012 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor's in Commerce at Bangalore University from May 2012 to May 2015 focusing on commerce fundamentals and accounting principles.
IIInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA-CPT, Accounting
2013 - 2013
Completed the CA-CPT (entry-level Common Proficiency Test) in December 2013 as part of the chartered accountancy qualification pathway.
Manipal Institute / Flash Infotech
Diploma in Computer Application, Computer Application
Completed a Diploma in Computer Application focused on foundational computer and application skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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