shashank pettukola

Led a team of 10 compliance officers across multiple jurisdictions and advised CEO/COO on regulatory risk for international growth. Oversaw end-to-end compliance frameworks (SOPs, AML/CFT, data privacy, crypto wallet integration, FATF and OFAC screening) and managed M&A compliance due diligence, preparing for internal and statutory audits.

Developed, implemented, and monitored compliance policies to align organizational processes with evolving regulations and legal/industry standards. Designed risk assessment models, led compliance audits with control testing, and managed the full contract lifecycle to mitigate legal and operational risk.

Conducted vendor information security risk assessments and ensured vendor compliance with security standards. Developed SOPs for vendor risk assessment, performed root-cause analysis and business impact studies, and validated the effectiveness of security controls and procedures for regulatory alignment.

Developed and executed targeted fraud detection action plans for early identification of fraudulent activity. Monitored high-risk transactions, performed forensic investigations, collaborated with legal teams for enforcement, and strengthened fraud prevention capabilities through process improvement and audit oversight for AML and fraud management.

Analyzed transaction data to detect money laundering and fraud indicators, mitigating risks to protect business integrity. Led ongoing KPI monitoring and process enhancements, collaborating with compliance and legal teams and driving automation initiatives to improve monitoring effectiveness.

Designed and executed AML policies, procedures, and controls, including periodic control effectiveness testing. Identified emerging financial crime threats, coordinated with law enforcement and regulators, delivered employee training on suspicious activity reporting, and supported GRC activities such as control walkthroughs and audit evidence preparation.

Provided company secretarial support across regulatory management, insolvency and bankruptcy advisory, and corporate affairs. Served as a liaison with regulators and handled contract vetting to support compliant business operations.

Managed regulatory and corporate affairs responsibilities, including regulatory liaison and contract vetting. Supported insolvency and bankruptcy services and advisory work to help ensure compliant transactions and governance.

Grade: CGPA 8.8

Executive MBA from IIT Madras, with CGPA of 8.8.

Grade: All India Ranker

Associate Company Secretary (ICSI) and an All India Ranker.

Grade: Gold Medallist

PGDM in Finance & Marketing from IIPM, awarded Gold Medallist distinction.

Completion of Level I certification in Enterprise Risk Management.

Training on terrorist financing and the source & application of illegal money.

Completion of a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Expert program.

Completion of Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) certification.

Training focused on money laundering in wildlife trade and modern slavery & human trafficking.

Training in cyber-crimes and fraud management.