Hi, I’m
AKANSHA GARG
Consulting
San Francisco,California
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Innovlegum
Risk Head
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Create comprehensive risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, reducing firm operational risks by 30%.
- Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Perform regular audits and reviews of contracts and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines
- Provide consulting services on best practices for project management, workflow optimization and resource allocation, enhancing project efficiency by 25%.
- Serve as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding risk management enquiries, compliance issues, and quality assurance matters, resolving 90% of issues within 24 hours.
- Participate in strategic planning initiatives to identify opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification of firm’s services.
Family Care Leave
06.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Took time off to focus on family responsibilities following birth of my daughter and to provide care for my 2 year old son.
- This time allowed to prioritize family commitments and strengthen skills in time management, multitasking, and interpersonal communication.
EY (Ernst & Young) US LLP
Manager in FSO Consulting
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Leadership in Risk Management: Safeguarded against multifaceted risks, aligning with EY’s service excellence and regulatory adherence.
- Complex Compliance Navigation: Fortified client and vendor relationships by ensuring compliance with complex regulatory landscapes, achieving 98% client satisfaction rate.
- Analytical Acumen: Utilized advanced analytical skills and project oversight to drive risk mitigation strategies.
- Quality and Risk Management Initiatives: Spearheaded initiatives to enhance processes, establishing and implementing targeted project plans that improved process efficiency by 50%.
- Ethical Standards Adherence: Conducted meticulous research and analysis to support financial services clients, upholding EY’s ethical standards.
- Risk Identification and Management: Identified and managed risks arising from professional practice, coordinating advice on quality matters, Independence, conflicts, compliance, regulatory policy, and security.
- Project Planning and Implementation: Established and implemented project plans with targeted follow-ups for process enhancements, achieving 90% completion rate on all approved changes.
- Training and Mentoring: Trained and mentored team members, improving team performance metrics by 40% and ensuring effective day-to-day operations.
- Client Engagement Liaison: Acted as key liaison between client engagement teams and the Q&RM department, advising on complex, non-standard issues, and reducing resolution times by 35%.
- Conflict Resolution: Utilized technical knowledge to resolve conflicts on complex or non-standard issues, achieving 95% resolution rate.
- Strategic Planning and Oversight: Undertake responsibilities akin to Assistant Director, including strategic planning and departmental oversight.
EY (Ernst & Young) US LLP
Senior Associate in FSO Advisory Quality
10.2015 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Supported FSO leadership in monitoring and mitigating financial, regulatory and reputational risks inherent in consulting business serving highly-regulated industry.
- Guided client-serving teams in understanding and adhering to firm's quality policies, assessing engagement risks, and effectively utilizing firm's Quality processes and tools.
- Managed firm wide EY Engagement Agreement Documentation Repository (EADR) to mitigate financial risk from non-submissions. Improved FSO statistics significantly by securing past due documents from non-compliant account partners. Produced monthly reports and summary dashboards for FSO leadership.
- Managed entire team of offshore resources in report production. Reviewed their work products and provided individualized coaching and mentoring.
ERNST AND YOUNG
Analyst in Quality and Risk Management
12.2011 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Assisted Risk Management team to deliver consistent, high-quality client services worldwide.
- Delivered risk management consultations to safeguard firm against litigation and regulatory sanctions, ensuring compliance with US SEC regulations for Americas Asset Management Clients. Advised on EY standard protocols for EMEIA AM Clients to maintain regulatory adherence and uphold firm's reputation.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of client company profiles, validating financials and corporate structures, and performed in-depth research to assess risks and implement mitigants.
Education
IGNOUNew Delhi, India
Masters in Commerce from International Business
05.2011 - 04.2013
Jesus And CollegeNew Delhi, India
Bachelor of Arts from Entrepreneurship
05.2008 - 04.2011
Woodstock SchoolMussoorie, India
High School Diploma
05.2004 - 04.2007
Skills
Asset Management
Financial Research
Real Estate
Consulting
Engagement Agreements
Private Equity
Quality
Reporting
Analysis
Client Acceptance
Problem-solving aptitude
Analytical Thinking
Work Planning and Prioritization
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Training and Development
Process Improvement
Timeline
Risk Head
Innovlegum
11.2023 - Current
Family Care Leave
06.2022 - 10.2023
Manager in FSO Consulting
EY (Ernst & Young) US LLP
10.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Associate in FSO Advisory Quality
EY (Ernst & Young) US LLP
10.2015 - 09.2021
Analyst in Quality and Risk Management
ERNST AND YOUNG
12.2011 - 09.2015
IGNOU
Masters in Commerce from International Business
05.2011 - 04.2013
Jesus And College
Bachelor of Arts from Entrepreneurship
05.2008 - 04.2011
Woodstock School
High School Diploma
05.2004 - 04.2007