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Principal Consultant

Leading GUCL's Risk & Compliance Practice

Amit Kapadia

Principal Risk & Compliance Consultant

Amit brings over 10 years of extensive experience in Risk, Compliance & Governance, having worked across major financial institutions and consulting environments. His expertise spans complex regulatory frameworks including SOX, SMCR, MiFID, and EMIR, with particular strength in Control Effectiveness Testing and regulatory compliance programs.

As a former British Army Reservist, Amit combines disciplined leadership with strategic thinking, ensuring GUCL delivers robust, practical solutions that meet the highest professional standards. His academic credentials include an MBA in Finance & Strategy, Graduate Diploma in Law, and the prestigious ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance (Level 6).

Amit's career has been marked by successful delivery of complex compliance projects, from designing and implementing Control Effectiveness Testing frameworks across 22 business units to managing regulatory remediation programs. His unique combination of legal knowledge, financial expertise, and hands-on compliance experience positions GUCL as a trusted advisor to organizations navigating today's challenging regulatory landscape.

Beyond technical expertise, Amit is committed to developing the next generation of compliance professionals through training, mentoring, and thought leadership in the GRC community.

Professional Credentials

Qualifications and certifications that demonstrate our expertise

Academic Qualifications

  • ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance (Level 6)
  • MBA (Finance, Strategy) - University of Strathclyde
  • Graduate Diploma in Law - City Law School
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • LLM in Professional Legal Practice
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Finance)

Professional Certifications

  • Professional Scrum Masterβ„’ I (PSM I)
  • BCS Practitioner in Business Analysis
  • ACAMS Financial Crime Risk Assessment
  • Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • Python Programming (Basic)
  • JIRA Project Management

Regulatory Expertise

  • SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
  • SMCR Implementation & Oversight
  • MiFID II Trade & Transaction Reporting
  • EMIR Regulatory Compliance
  • Consumer Duty Implementation
  • AML/CTF Risk Assessment

Technical Skills

  • Control Effectiveness Testing (CET)
  • Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
  • Vulnerability Analysis & CVE Tracking
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
  • JIRA & Agile Methodologies
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting

Professional Journey

Key milestones in building our Risk & Compliance expertise

October 2024 - Present
Temporary Consultant (Self-Employed)

Providing specialized immigration advice while transitioning GUCL to focus exclusively on Risk & Compliance consultancy services.

January 2023 - September 2024
Deputy Manager - Control Effectiveness Testing

State Bank of India, London
Led design and implementation of CET across 22 business units. Managed financial and non-financial risk testing, ACAMS financial crime assessments, and MiFID compliance for trading operations.

April 2022 - September 2022
Risk & Control Quality Checker

KPMG Project with Aviva
Enhanced Aviva's operational risk framework, mapping controls to risks, refining risk taxonomy, and ensuring control effectiveness across business lines.

June 2021 - November 2021
Controls & Assurance Specialist

B&CE (Pensions)
Managed risk assessments for pension operations, monitored GMP liabilities, and ensured regulatory reporting compliance with TPR requirements.

July 2018 - June 2021
Risk & Control Quality Assurance

NSCG - Deloitte & KPMG Projects
Specialized in skilled person reviews (s166 FSMA) for annuities, pensions, and insurance mis-sale cases. Maintained 100% quality standards throughout multiple assignments.

2014 - 2018
Quality Assurance Consultant

Major Banking Institutions
Extensive experience in complaints management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK, and other major financial institutions.

Leadership Philosophy

The principles that guide our approach to Risk & Compliance consulting

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Precision

Meticulous attention to detail in all compliance and risk management activities

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Integrity

Unwavering commitment to ethical standards and professional conduct

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Excellence

Delivering superior results that exceed client expectations

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Partnership

Building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual success

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Innovation

Continuously improving methodologies and embracing new technologies

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Knowledge

Staying current with regulatory changes and industry best practices

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