Shankar Baddi

About Shankar Baddi

Financial Crime, Risk & Control Specialist | 1LOD Surveillance | Investment Banking OperationsI am a dedicated Risk and Compliance professional with over a decade of experience in the Investment Banking sector, primarily at global institutions like Deutsche Bank and EY. My expertise lies at the intersection of First Line of Defence (1LOD) surveillance and complex financial operations.Currently, I focus on Financial Crime, Risk, and Control (FCRC), where I monitor trader and counterparty behaviour against Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to safeguard institutional integrity. I have a deep understanding of Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) typologies, market conduct, and the regulatory frameworks required to mitigate modern financial threats.Throughout my career, I have successfully:Mitigated Risk: Investigated high-priority anomalies and unauthorized trading patterns, ensuring 100% compliance with strict regulatory timelines.Optimized Operations: Managed global funding forecasts and liquidity reporting, significantly reducing overnight overdrafts and funding errors.Led Transformations: Spearheaded UAT for tool migrations and system upgrades, bridging the gap between technical infrastructure and operational excellence.Collaborated Globally: Partnered with stakeholders in London and the US to align local controls with global audit standards.I am passionate about building robust control environments that support business growth while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.Core Expertise: Financial Crime (AFC)| 1LOD Surveillance | Risk Mitigation | Treasury & Nostro Management | Audit & Controls | Tableau & Data Analytics | SWIFT

Experience

1. Associate

   Deutsche Bank

   Apr 2021 — Present

   I am a dedicated Risk and Compliance professional with over a decade of experience in the Investment Banking sector, primarily at global institutions like Deutsche Bank and EY. My expertise lies at the intersection of First Line of Defense (1LOD) surveillance and complex financial operations.Currently, I focus on Financial Crime, Risk, and Control (FCRC), where I monitor trader and counterparty behaviour against Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to safeguard institutional integrity. I have a deep understanding of Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) typologies, market conduct, and the regulatory frameworks required to mitigate modern financial threats.I am passionate about building robust control environments that support business growth while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.Core Expertise: Financial Crime (AFC)| 1LOD Surveillance | Risk Mitigation | Treasury & Nostro Management | Audit & Controls | Tableau & Data Analytics | SWIFT

Education

• B V B College of Engg. & Technology, HUBLI

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

  2009 — 2011

• J. G. College of Commerce, Hubli

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Commerce

  2006 — 2009

• St. Michael's High School

  SSLC