In an increasingly complex financial ecosystem where regulatory expectations continue to evolve, professionals who combine governance, technology, and ethical leadership play a critical role in safeguarding institutions. Among them is Kartikay Vyas, ACBI (UK), M.IOD, CALM, LSSYB, JAIIB, a banking and financial crime compliance professional whose work has contributed to strengthening compliance frameworks and risk governance across India’s financial services sector.

With more than thirteen years of experience spanning banking, governance, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and financial crime prevention, Kartikay has built a career focused on developing practical compliance solutions that help organisations navigate evolving regulatory landscapes while maintaining operational resilience.

Building a Career Around Trust and Compliance

Currently serving as Principal Officer & Designated Director (FIU) – GIFT City (Offshore) at Axis Trustee Services Limited, Kartikay oversees key areas including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), sanctions compliance, regulatory governance, and financial crime risk management.

His professional journey began in 2013 at a Chartered Accountant firm before progressing through roles with organisations including Bandhan Bank, Axis Bank Limited, Confiance BizSol Private Limited (KPO), and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Across these assignments, he gained experience in compliance transformation, governance enhancement, operational risk mitigation, regulatory implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

Advancing Compliance Within India’s Emerging Financial Ecosystem

One of Kartikay’s notable professional achievements has been leading the implementation of a comprehensive Financial Crime Compliance ecosystem for a trustee organisation operating within GIFT International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC).

The initiative involved end-to-end policy development, regulatory implementation, process design, technology integration, software testing, and alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.

He holds professional qualifications including Associate Chartered Banker (ACBI) (UK), Certified Anti Money Laundering Manager (CALM), Certified AML-KYC Compliance Professional (CAMLCO), Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (JAIIB), Lean Six Sigma AI Yellow Belt (LSSYB), and Certified & Compliance Registered Professional (CRP).

He is also an active member of the Institute of Directors (India) as M.IOD and the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (Malaysia), while continuing to pursue advanced studies in law and financial crime ethics.

His professional excellence has also been recognised through honours including the Indian Achiever Awards 2026 in the Financial Crime Compliance category and the Excellence in Tech Implementation for AML recognition at the FinCrime Conclave & Awards 2025.

Through his work and industry engagement, Kartikay continues to contribute towards strengthening governance, advancing financial crime compliance practices, and promoting ethical leadership within India’s evolving financial services ecosystem.