Deepti Chandrasekharan
About Deepti Chandrasekharan
Deepti Chandrasekharan is a Senior Manager in Technology & Operations at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in compliance and risk management across various financial institutions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Delhi University and a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from Sikkim Manipal University.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Deepti Chandrasekharan serves as a Senior Manager in Technology & Operations at Thomson Reuters. She has been in this role since 2021, working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In her current position, she leverages her extensive experience in compliance and risk management to oversee technology initiatives and operational strategies within the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Compliance
Prior to her current role, Deepti held several positions in financial compliance and risk management. She worked at Walmart Canada as an Anti-Corruption Compliance Monitoring Specialist from 2016 to 2017. She also served as a Senior Consultant in the Risk Consulting Practice at KPMG India from 2013 to 2016 and as a Manager in the Risk and Compliance Consulting Practice at Protiviti from 2018 to 2019. These roles contributed to her expertise in compliance systems and financial crime risk management.
Education and Qualifications
Deepti holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance from Delhi University, which she completed from 2006 to 2009. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from Sikkim Manipal University between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she studied Accounting at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 2019 to 2021, enhancing her professional qualifications.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Deepti is a Certified Bitcoin Professional, demonstrating her knowledge in cryptocurrency compliance and regulations. She is technically proficient in using compliance systems such as Lexis Nexis and World Check for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) purposes. Her hands-on experience includes preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Multiple Transaction Reports (MTRs) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Leadership and Management Experience
Deepti has significant managerial experience, having led large multi-faceted teams in the financial crime risk management sector. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Senior Manager at TD and as a Manager for Enterprise AML Risk Assessments at BMO Financial Group. Her roles have involved reviewing internal controls and implementing process improvements to enhance financial performance and productivity.