About Us
We are a team of compliance technologists, regulatory specialists,
and problem solvers committed to transforming how institutions navigate risk.
Rooted in Expertise.
Built for What’s Next.
Our Mission: To Empower Compliance Professionals
We leverage our deep understanding of both the regulatory landscape and emerging technologies to help financial institutions stay resilient, compliant, and trusted.
Our mission is to empower compliance professionals with data-driven tools, sharp regulatory insight, and actionable strategies that strengthen defenses against financial crime.
Guided by innovation and anchored in integrity, we simplify complexity, anticipate emerging risks, and embed sustainable compliance practices that foster trust and elevate industry standards. Our commitment extends beyond clients – we cultivate a culture where our people thrive, collaborate, and take pride in driving meaningful impact.
Our Vision: A Culture of Open Compliance
We envision a future where proactive compliance is the norm, a culture powered by transparency, collaboration, and innovation at every level. We aim to redefine compliance through data and technology, shaping a smarter, more resilient financial ecosystem and setting a new benchmark for RegTech leadership, so institutions worldwide can operate with confidence, integrity, and foresight.
Our Values
Our values are rooted in our commitment to compliance excellence driven by the following strategic objectives:
People First, Always
We foster an environment of growth, inclusion, and well-being so our people thrive, speak up, learn fast, and take ownership.
Commitment to Excellence
We uphold the highest ethical standards, delivering results that protect institutions, strengthen integrity, and inspire confidence.
Clarity Through Transparency
We cut through complexity, transforming challenges into insights that are transparent, actionable, and trusted.
Collaboration that Elevates
We partner with employees, clients, and peers to co-create smarter, stronger, and more resilient solutions.
Innovation with Purpose
We nurture curious, independent thinking that turns complexity into clarity and builds smarter, safer, efficient, and ethical solutions.
Our Story
Founded in 2020, Cygnus Compliance Consulting emerged in response to a growing need for focused, forward-thinking support in the regulatory compliance and financial crimes space. Established by former leaders of an industry-recognized compliance advisory firm, the Cygnus team brings over two decades of experience in banking, regulatory risk, and the evolving landscape of financial crime compliance.
Cygnus Compliance is not only rooted in deep domain expertise but also committed to innovation. Recognizing the rapidly evolving RegTech landscape, we focus on leveraging data analytics, visualization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enhance compliance outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team includes subject matter experts, product strategists, data scientists, and technologists dedicated to helping clients meet and exceed regulatory expectations across AML, Sanctions, and KYC/EDD domains.
The Cygnus name and swan reference reflect the heart of our mission: like a swan gliding calmly across turbulent waters, we provide clarity, steadiness, and strength amid the complex and often chaotic world of compliance. In an environment where regulatory expectations are continually shifting, Cygnus acts as a calm, trusted presence, helping clients navigate risks with confidence and continued support.
A Message from Our Founders
Built by Practitioners, for Practitioners
“We founded Cygnus to reimagine what compliance could be, not just a control function, but a catalyst for trust, innovation, and progress. We’re building a world where compliance is open, dynamic, and powered by technology to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”
– Rukmini Pappu
Meet The Team
People-Powered. Impact-Driven.
Behind every solution we deliver is a team of exceptional people. Our consultants, analysts, technologists, and advisors bring deep domain expertise and an unwavering commitment to client success.
Rukmini Pappu
Mahesh Viswanathan
Sanjay Agarwal
Kevin Lee
Gino Soave
Akhil Bannur
Anmol Arora
Arnav Garg
Gautam Bhatia
Harsha Philip
Kapil Gupta
Pavankumar Jangam
Pranav Ravikiran Kalyanpur
Ranya Seth
Uddashya Dahiya
Deana Mary
Delano Ard
John Zavocki
Kate Kopec
Life at Cygnus
Where Purpose Meets People
Our culture is built on trust, curiosity, and impact. At Cygnus, we believe our people are our greatest differentiator. We invest in their growth and well-being—so they can support our clients and shape the future of compliance.