Amit Rawat

About Amit Rawat

I am a law Graduate (LLB).Current Role- Manager, Corporate Investigations- Ethics & Compliance at Cognizant Technology Solutions. I Manage escalated cases/reported concerns including Recruitment Fraud, Immigration cases, DLP, COI, COE, Whistle-blower Complaints, and Client-Reported Events and lead critical investigations ensuring timely and effective resolution.Conduct sensitive corporate investigations, assess organizational impact and systemic issues, and utilize E-Discovery tools to support evidence-based analysis.Evaluate the effectiveness of internal governance frameworks and control environments during investigations, identifying breakdowns in oversight, accountability, and policy implementation, and recommending structural remediation measures.Review compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal approval processes during investigations, highlighting governance lapses and recommending measures to strengthen controls and prevent recurrence.Provide actionable recommendations to legal and BU to mitigate risks and strengthen compliance.Analyze investigation data to identify trends, patterns, and vulnerabilities, delivering strategic insights.Tech Data (2019–2024):Managed Security & Safety programs across India, Hong Kong, and AustraliaEnhanced security systems, investigated logistics lost in transit cases, and implemented solutions to reduce incidents.Represented regional security concerns in Crisis Management meetings, offering strategic guidance during threats.Coordinated vendor onboarding, fraud prevention along with Ethics and Compliance Team, and achieved certifications like TAPA and supported in getting AEO certification for our 3PLs.Delivered external fraud awareness training and collaborated on credit refund and regulatory compliance concerns.Led CAPEX and OPEX planning for the Security department.Reliance Industries Limited (2013–2017): Held roles in hydrocarbon projects (KGD6), security management and worked as EA to the HOD.JIO (20••••19) worked as Executive Case Management in Fraud and Risk Mitigation Team and managed escalated corporate fraud investigations and earned a Certified Fraud Examiner credential.Johnson Matthey (2019): Contributed to plant security programs, gap analyses, training, and team management.Personal Interests:Binge-watching, meditation, cycling, biking, and trekking

Experience

1. Manager Ethics & Compliance

   Cognizant

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

  Certified Fraud Examiner, Fraud Investigations.

  2017 — 2018

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Legal Studies, General

• Chaudhary Charan Singh University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Security Management
• Risk Assessment
• Team Management
• Security
• Fraud Investigations
• Corporate Security
• Team Building
• Security Training
• Security Audits
• Operations Management
• Training
• Physical Security