Gautam Bhatia

About Gautam

Gautam is an Associate Data Analyst at Cygnus Compliance, focusing on sanctions compliance, performing data quality assessments, field-level testing, and reconciliation to ensure regulatory alignment. He supports model validation efforts by analyzing transactional data and identifying potential compliance risks, contributing to the refinement of financial crime detection frameworks through improved data accuracy and process efficiency.

With several years of experience in data analytics and financial crime compliance, Gautam specializes in sanctions screening, AML data validation, and regulatory data quality management. His expertise spans SQL, Python, ETL processes, statistical analysis, and data visualization, skills he applies to enhance the integrity of financial crime monitoring systems and support effective compliance outcomes.

Previously, Gautam worked at EY in assurance services, where he conducted financial statement audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews. His auditing background sharpened his analytical skills and attention to detail which are foundational strengths he now brings to the financial compliance and data analytics space.

Gautam is highly proficient in SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI, with a strong grounding in machine learning techniques and data mining. He has also demonstrated leadership beyond the workplace, as President of the Business Analytics Association at the University of Maryland, he organized technical workshops and guided peer learning initiatives. He also served as a Graduate Peer Advisor in the university’s Office of Career Services and led a consulting team project focused on data-driven business strategy and customer engagement.

In his free time, Gautam enjoys DJing and attending house and techno music festivals, drawing creative energy that complements his analytical mindset. He also plays badminton, a sport that sharpens the focus and discipline he brings to his work in financial compliance.