Akshay Kumar S

About Akshay Kumar S

Senior Manager | First Line of Defense Control Testing | Risk & ControlsExperienced controls and governance professional with a strong track record across global financial institutions including State Street, JPMorgan Chase, Standard Chartered, and ANZ. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at State Street, supporting First Line of Defense control testing across Front Office and Markets businesses, with responsibility for evaluating control design, operating effectiveness, and overall control performance in partnership with Business Control Management and senior stakeholders.I lead control walkthroughs, identifies control gaps and observations, supports remediation activities, and delivers clear control effectiveness reporting across multiple Lines of Business within Corporate and Investment Banking. Maintains high standards of documentation, transparency, and consistency to support strong governance and audit readiness.Previously supported Wealth Management and Private Banking operations, including pre-trade investment documentation review, periodic Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for corporate clients, and contributing to the successful setup and stabilization of Independent Operations teams during new business initiatives. Demonstrated a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and process improvement, contributing to zero operational losses and strong stakeholder confidence.Recognized for a structured, detail-oriented approach, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes within complex, regulated financial services environments.

Experience

1. Team Lead

   JPMorganChase

   Dec 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Surana College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General

  2013 — 2016