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Senior AML & KYC Analyst | Financial Crime Compliance | CDD | EDD | Transaction Monitoring | Sanctions Screening | Risk Assessment | Regulatory Compliance

About

Dedicated Senior AML & Compliance Advisory Analyst with over 4+ years of specialized experience in Banking Compliance and Risk Management. Proven expertise in executing end-to-end Customer Onboarding processes, ensuring adherence to global standards in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.Specializing in comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for complex corporate entities, trusts, and high-risk individuals. Adept at conducting detailed UBO Identification and Beneficial Ownership analysis to perform accurate Risk Assessment and support Regulatory Compliance frameworks including FATCA, CRS, OFAC, BSA/AML, and FinCEN mandates.Highly skilled in orchestrating Transaction Monitoring and advanced Sanctions Screening to detect anomalies and Fraud Prevention triggers. Proficient in executing rigorous PEP Screening and Adverse Media Screening utilizing tools like LexisNexis and WorldCheck. Extensive background in Financial Crime Compliance, conducting in-depth Financial Crime Investigation and OSINT Investigation to uncover complex financial networks.Experienced in Periodic Review protocols and investigating sophisticated threats such as Shell Company Investigation and Synthetic Identity Detection. Recognized for optimizing Compliance Operations through effective Stakeholder Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork. Capable of managing end-to-end investigations to prepare detailed Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) and support overarching Risk Management strategies within international financial institutions. Open to relocation to the UAE to contribute to dynamic compliance team.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Senior Associate at Avetta, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, AML/KYC, CDD & EDD reviews for customer and document verification. Identified financial crime, sanctions and identity risks through customer profile analysis. Conducted UBO Identification, Beneficial Ownership, PEP & Adverse Media Screening. Detected synthetic identities and shell company structures using internal and external intelligence. Improved investigation turnaround time by 15% through effective risk analysis

Document Specialist at Avetta, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Senior Associate at KPMG, Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · 4 mos, Hybrid, Managed CDD/EDD for complex entities including Trusts, LLCs and Estates. Performed UBO Identification, Beneficial Ownership mapping and customer Risk Assessment. Led client data remediation supporting Customer Onboarding and Periodic Reviews. Conducted Sanctions Screening and compliance reviews aligned with OFAC and FinCEN requirements. Used LexisNexis, WorldCheck & Fircosoft for Financial Crime Investigation and risk analysis. Achieved zero audit non-compliance through rigorous compliance reviews

Senior Analyst at KPMG, Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · 4 mos

Associate at Accenture, Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Conducted large-scale AML/KYC investigations, CDD/EDD and Transaction Monitoring. Reviewed high-volume transactions for money laundering, structuring and fraud indicators. Performed Suspicious Activity Investigation and prepared STRs for regulatory submission. Conducted UBO/Beneficial Ownership analysis and customer Risk Assessment. Supported compliance with FATCA, CRS, OFAC, EU & UK regulatory requirements. Maintained 99% transaction-monitoring accuracy and improved productivity by 20%. Performed Quality Checks and collaborated with international cross-functional teams.

KYC Analyst at 2COMS Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Supported AML/KYC remediation and Financial Crime Investigation for high-risk customers. Conducted PEP Screening and assessed complex global customer relationships. Used WorldCheck & World Compliance to identify regulatory and reputational risks. Reviewed customer profiles and transaction patterns to support Risk Assessment and Regulatory Compliance.

Associate at 2 Coms Pvt Ltd, Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance, All India Management Association (AIMA)

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance, General, Upendra Pai Memorial College, Kunjibettu, Udupi-576102