Nishtha Pandey

Nishtha Pandey has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal and compliance field. Nishtha currently holds the position of Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at IX Swap, where they oversee legal and compliance matters related to tokenization SaaS and security token exchange. Prior to this, they also served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at InvestaX, where they played a key role in developing and managing a tokenization SaaS platform for the issuance, trading, and custody of security tokens.

Before joining InvestaX, Nishtha worked as a Compliance Manager at ipaymy, where they implemented compliance programs and automation tools for a fast-growing payments startup. Nishtha also has experience as a Legal Associate at Otonomos, where they gained exposure to legal work in areas such as corporate law and employment law.

In addition to their roles in technology and startups, Nishtha has also worked in the finance and banking sector. Nishtha served as a Legal Advisor at Tata Capital, where they provided independent advice on debt syndication and investment in infrastructure and cleantech sectors. Nishtha was recognized for their professional performance with the Spot-On award during their tenure at Tata Capital. Prior to this, they worked as an Assistant Manager at IDBI Bank, where they handled legal matters related to property laws, banking laws, and asset reconstruction.

Nishtha started their career as an intern at various law firms, including Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Jyoti Sagar & Associates, and Fox Mandal, where they gained exposure to different areas of law and legal practice.

Throughout their career, Nishtha has demonstrated strong expertise in legal and compliance matters, including contract drafting, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and stakeholder management. Nishtha is also proficient in leveraging various software platforms and tools for automation and efficiency purposes.

Nishtha Pandey received their Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL LLB) degree from ILS Law College Pune, where they studied law from 2007 to 2012. Nishtha then pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law from the University of Mumbai, completing their degree from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, they obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) certification from ACAMS in September 2020. Nishtha also earned the All India Bar Examination certification from BCI - Bar Council of India in 2013.