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Vivek Raha

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Experienced project manager specializing in regulatory compliance and risk management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and values compliance in a collaborative environment.

I am a seasoned project manager with over 12 years of experience in the financial services sector, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk management. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering complex audit programs, including RBI, AML/KYC, and FATF, while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. I have successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes, aligning regulatory requirements with business goals.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my expertise in Agile and SAFe methodologies, which I have applied to manage transformation initiatives and governance frameworks. My role at American Express involved establishing governance processes and executing strategic regulatory projects, where I collaborated closely with compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. I pride myself on my strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement, which have been pivotal in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager - Business Regulatory Projects

American Express Banking Corp.

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Established monthly reporting and governance with India's first Information Utility of India, "National e-Governance Services Limited," registered with IBBI under the IBC, 2016. Recreated the entire reporting structure for capturing and reporting Beneficial Owners for Corporate Entities in line with the Master Direction issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

Regulatory Reporting Governance Compliance Data Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Project Management Business Analysis

Project Manager

Manpower Group Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Managed strategic regulatory projects at American Express, from planning to closure, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, and compliance through detailed project plans, milestone tracking, and structured governance. Supported execution of change activities for global regions across sites as necessary.

Project Management Regulatory Compliance Risk Mitigation Change Management Global Operations Stakeholder Management

Project Manager

Beam Global Spirits & Wine (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Jun 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Led the nationwide "BAR India" project, integrating data from SAP, Salesforce, and Zylem into a unified reporting framework using Tableau, improving commercial effectiveness, data visibility, and executive decision-making. Collaborated with Program Manager to ensure complete project scope coverage, aligning outcomes with operational benefit realization.

Project Management Data Integration Tableau SAP Salesforce Zylem

Project Manager

Manpower Group Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Led a regulatory-driven transformation project at American Express, optimizing card issuance across the customer lifecycle, which improved service delivery, increased card volumes, and enhanced billing accuracy. Supported execution of global change initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide change management strategies.

Regulatory Change Change Management Process Optimization Training Delivery

Project Analyst

Ernst&Young Global Shared Services

Sep 2010 - Present (14 years 10 months)

Led high-impact reporting and process improvement projects, enhancing data-driven decision-making, SLA adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction through structured governance and risk frameworks. Identified and implemented training and development opportunities, driving team performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with business and project goals.

Reporting Process Improvement Data Driven Decision Making SLA Management Governance Risk Management Training Development

Senior Executive

KPMG India

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented a schedule matrix to effectively track and manage completion of mandatory Independence Learning programs, improving compliance visibility and accountability. Led the end-to-end compliance process for regulatory training, including setting deadlines, tracking completion, and enforcing non-compliance protocols to meet audit standards.

Compliance Management Project Management Client Engagement Risk Assessment Process Improvement