Nikita Gawande

Fast fingers on the keyboard with abilities to work on more than one Windows. Complete understanding of the different types of chatting modes. Quick thinker with the ability to multi-task. Customer-focused and self-starter.

Constant learner with high availability and response. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Positive attitude and attention to detail. Flexible and adaptive to changing technologies, and work environment.

Handled clients like Deloitte, WFS, XPO, FedEx, UPS, Stericyle etc.

GTE Compliance Officer - Credevaluate Global LLP, University of Wollongong, Australia

(2024-02 - 2025-05)

Ensuring that student visa applications meet the requirements to demonstrate their intent to study in Australia temporarily and return to their home country after their studies. It involves evaluating the applicant's information and supporting documents to assess their genuineness as a temporary entrant.

• Evaluate the applicant's bank statements, academic transcripts, employment history and other relevant documents to determine if they meet the GTE criteria.
• Communicate with bank officials through email to authenticate the bank statements provided by the applicants.
• Look for red flags or inconsistencies in the application that might indicate a lack of genuine intention to study in Australia temporarily, such as strong ties to the home country or a lack of financial capacity.
• Involves thoroughly examining the applicant's submitted information including their education qualifications, assessing English Language proficiency, employment history and personal circumstances to ensure it aligns with the GTE requirements.
• Communicate with applicants if necessary to request additional information from the applicant or explain the reasons for a Visa denial.
• Adhere to GTE regulations and policies and ensure that all assessments are conducted according to the relevant guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all the GTE assessments, including the reasoning behind their decisions.
• Stay updated about any changes to GTE policies and regulations.

Background Verification Specialist - Hexaware Technologies

(2019-05 - 2023-08)

• Ensuredaily/weekly/monthlytargetsareachieved in a time bound manner.
• Provide EOD reports to the reporting TL/AM, regarding day's activities.
• Interact with team members regularly, to facilitate closures and to achieve team/operational targets.
• Perform due scrutiny of all documents received for BGV, report any insufficiencies found to the reporting TL/AM.
• Perform tasks and duties as assigned by the reporting TL/AM.
• Initiate the appropriate checks (through emails/calls) to the applicable Educational/Employment organization.
• Update all actions taken during case initiation in the CRM application, with remarks if required.
• Ensure all cases initiated, are followed up daily to achieve closures with the TAT.
• Ensure all the above responsibilities are performed in accordance with the Information security and the Quality policy as laid down by the management.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all the reputed American universities and colleges involved in obtaining verification information.

MPHIL - Mumbai University (2014)

PG Diploma - Mumbai University (2016)

B.Com - Mumbai University (2010)