Vaidant Bakshi
American Express | Ex-Accordion | Ex-McKinsey Digital | IIM Shillong’24 | Ex-Deloitte USI
- Role
- Fraud Risk Analyst at American Express
- Location
- Jaipur, RJ, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vaidant Bakshi
I am a risk and analytics professional with experience spanning consulting, product, and financial services, currently working in External Fraud Risk Oversight at American Express.I hold an MBA from IIM Shillong (Class of 2024) and a B.Tech from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala (2019). Prior to my MBA, I accumulated 3 years of experience at Deloitte USI, where I worked as a Salesforce Consultant, delivering technology-enabled solutions for global clients.During my MBA, I completed a Summer Internship at McKinsey & Company as a Product Intern, where I worked at the intersection of business, technology, and user experience to solve complex, high-impact problems.Post-MBA, I worked as a Business Manager at Merilytics, an analytics-driven consulting firm, where I managed healthcare analytics engagements for US-based clients, supporting orthodontic practices with data-led insights to drive operational and strategic decision-making.In my current role at American Express, I am part of the second line of defence for External Fraud Risk, contributing to oversight, governance, and risk management frameworks to mitigate financial crime risks and strengthen control environments.My core strengths include:1. Risk management & fraud oversight2. Analytics-driven decision making3. Consulting & stakeholder management4. Product and business problem solvingI am interested in roles and conversations at the intersection of risk, analytics, strategy, and financial services, where data and governance drive meaningful business outcomes.
Experience
Fraud Risk Analyst
Dec 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2022 — 2024
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
2015 — 2019
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