Kapil Gupta
About Kapil
Kapil is a Consultant with Cygnus Compliance bringing deep expertise in developing and optimizing surveillance models that help global financial institutions meet complex regulatory requirements and enhance operational performance.
With over 7 years of experience in financial crime compliance and Actimize platform implementation, Kapil Gupta is highly specialized with NICE Actimize Visual Modeler, Risk Case Manager (RCM)/ActOne, and trade surveillance solutions. Kapil has designed and delivered custom Actimize AIS models across multiple use cases including Volcker Surveillance, Front Running, Best Execution, and Equity Barrier Options. He has created tailored alert types, workflows, and formatting templates, while significantly improving model performance through optimization initiatives. His work integrating Reuters, Bloomberg, and Nasdaq SMARTS data has elevated model precision and responsiveness.
Prior to Cygnus, Kapil was a Senior Consultant at Infosys Ltd, leading major implementations for a multi-national investment bank, where he played a key role in the development of an Alert Data Mart (ADM) used to generate business intelligence via Tableau reporting. His technical foundation includes strong proficiency in Oracle database development, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and ETL workflows, making him a critical asset in scalable Actimize deployments. Kapil is passionate about building high-performance, regulator-ready compliance solutions that align with the evolving demands of global financial markets.
In his free time, Kapil enjoys travelling, exploring different cuisines, listening to music and singing.
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science (RGTU)
Tools
- Actimize
- eGifts
- Oracle FCCM
- FIS – Prime
Expertise
Regulatory Risk & Compliance
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Model risk is a critical subset of operational risk. Unvalidated or poorly calibrated models can lead to compliance failures, missed risk signals, and failed exams. Our validation services help financial institutions meet OCC, FRB, and FDIC expectations while enhancing model performance across AML, sanctions, fraud, and CRR domains.
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Even high-performing models degrade over time. At Cygnus Compliance, we help institutions tune and optimize their monitoring and CRR systems to reduce false positives, sharpen detection, and align with shifting business and regulatory needs.
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We guide institutions through the full lifecycle of implementing and optimizing AML, fraud, and case management platforms ensuring your RegTech investment is operationally sound and regulator-ready.
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We help institutions manage alert volume, improve triage, and enhance investigations through intelligent automation and deep compliance expertise. Our managed services reduce false positives, increase efficiency, and deliver regulator-ready outcomes.
Technology Consulting
Advisory & Consulting
Product Engineering & Development
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We translate business and regulatory requirements into functional, user-centric products with compliance controls embedded at every stage.
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Whether launching a new RegTech tool or modernizing an internal platform, we manage full-cycle implementation.
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We ensure new tools integrate with your environment, users, and workflows—maximizing adoption and value.
Expertise
Cyber Security
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We build identity governance frameworks that enforce least privilege, mitigate insider threats, and strengthen audit readiness.
Data Engineering & Analytics
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We design AI/ML models to automate triage, enhance detection, and reduce analyst fatigue while maintaining explainability, traceability, and compliance with model governance frameworks.
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We implement data control mechanisms that continuously monitor quality and alert stakeholders to anomalies before they affect operations or reporting.
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Our dashboards visualize KPIs, KRIs, and risk trends across AML, fraud, sanctions, and KYC domains supporting board reporting and internal audit.