By leveraging AI/ML and data analytics, risk and compliance leaders can transform risk management, make more efficient use of talent, increase risk coverage and manage external regulatory pressures.

Nimna Varghese

Managing Director, Financial Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Boy mom, global citizen, chartered accountant, focused on women empowerment.

Areas of focus

With over 19 years of global consulting experience, Nimna is a leader who works with clients to manage compliance risk. She advises financial services clients ‒ wealth and asset managers, broker dealers and insurance companies – and helps them operationalize complex compliance requirements. She is adept at enabling such complex matters by leveraging data and technology.

Nimna has led investigations, audits, regulatory and forensic engagements for various clients, both in the United States and around the world. She focuses on transforming risk and compliance functions to incorporate data, analytics and automation. Nimna also co-leads EY responsible AI services for insurers and the EY Reframing Retirement campaign.

Nimna holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from the University of Mumbai. She is a certified regulatory and compliance professional, certified fraud examiner and a chartered accountant.

How Nimna is building a better working world

"Investing time in my little boys is essential to my legacy. It allows me to mentor young professionals, particularly women, and help them understand that the concept of 'work-life balance' is often a myth. By prioritizing family and personal connections, I aim to inspire others to redefine success on their own terms."

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