Introducing 2021 Associate - Ashika Verma
Ashika Verma is an MBA graduate from the prestigious Schulich School of Business along with an undergrad degree in law from India. She is passionate about all things Risk Management and Compliance specifically Regulatory Compliance and Financial crimes.
Before moving to Canada to pursue her MBA, Ashika worked as an in-house lawyer for tech companies wherein she provided legal advisory on corporate, IP, contract, and privacy laws. She also performed legal due diligence, advised on regulatory implications of launching new products and services and provided legal support for growth strategies. During her MBA she interned with Scotiabank with their AML Audit team and has been a part of various AML, Compliance and Risk networking circles across Toronto. She is passionate about various fincrime, risk and compliance practice areas in financial institutions, consulting firms and building a network of likeminded professionals.
Ashika is looking to build a career in Risk and Compliance Consulting wherein she can utilise her skills set as a lawyer and an MBA graduate to help financial institutions navigate changing regulatory landscape and build effective controls.