Puja Pradhan
About Puja Pradhan
Puja Pradhan is a Compliance Manager specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) at Carta, where she has worked since 2023. With over 15 years of experience in banking operations and finance, she has held various roles in compliance and accounting across multiple organizations.
Current Role as Compliance Manager at Carta
Puja Pradhan currently serves as the Compliance Manager - AML at Carta, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance operations related to anti-money laundering. Her work focuses on ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Puja's expertise in compliance management is supported by her extensive background in banking operations and finance.
Previous Experience at Carta
Puja Pradhan has a significant history with Carta, having worked in various roles since 2020. She started as a Compliance Analyst for 10 months, then progressed to the position of AML Compliance Officer II from 2021 to 2022. Following this, she served as Lead Compliance Officer - AML for one year, before assuming her current role as Compliance Manager. Her tenure at Carta reflects her growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization.
Education and Qualifications
Puja Pradhan holds a Master's Degree in Accounting from Sambalpur University, which she completed from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the same university between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, she studied Financial Accounting at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, achieving certification in 2017. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in compliance and finance.
Professional Background in Banking and Finance
Puja Pradhan has over 15 years of experience in banking operations, finance, and KYC/AML. Her career includes roles at various organizations, such as Citi, where she worked as a Customer Service Associate, and IndusInd Bank as a Remittance and Clearing Officer. She has also held positions at Expedia Group as a Treasury Analyst and at Perkins Coie LLP as a Trust Operations Admin Assistant. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the financial sector.
Commitment to Organizational Mission
Puja Pradhan is dedicated to making impactful contributions that align with her organization's mission and vision. She approaches problem-solving with enthusiasm and is eager to embrace new challenges. This commitment is evident in her career progression and the roles she has undertaken, reflecting her proactive attitude towards her professional responsibilities.