
J.P. Morgan has appointed Adhithya Arun as Assistant Vice President in Bengaluru, marking the latest milestone in his career in financial crime compliance and risk management.
Prior to this appointment, Arun served as Manager – Risk Consulting at EY, where he worked on projects related to live payment screening and regulatory risk advisory. His role involved supporting organisations in strengthening compliance frameworks and addressing regulatory requirements within the financial services sector.
Before joining EY, Arun spent more than a decade with Standard Chartered Bank, where he progressed from Senior Analyst to Manager in Financial Crime Compliance. During this period, he handled investigations, suspicious activity report drafting, customer due diligence and transaction monitoring. His work also involved coordinating with global regulatory and law enforcement frameworks to ensure compliance with international financial regulations.
Earlier in his career, Arun worked with Royal Bank of Scotland in Dubai, where he gained experience in credit risk control and banking operations. He also worked at Standard Chartered Global Business Services in Chennai, building a foundation in banking documentation, operational processes and financial compliance.
With extensive experience across financial crime compliance, regulatory risk and banking operations, Arun’s appointment at J.P. Morgan reflects his continued progression in the financial services sector and his expertise in managing complex compliance and risk management functions.




