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Akhil Anand

Risk & Compliance Leader | AML & KYC | Fraud Investigation | Risk Mitigation | Regulatory Adherence

Hyderabad

9+ years of work experience

Cognizant
Jul 20251 y 3 moOct 2026

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Led a high-performing team in managing investigation and fraud detection processes at Cognizant Technology Solutions. • Streamlined investigation workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in turnaround time (TAT) and improved quality scores. • Analyzed complex data to identify suspicious patterns, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client-specific guidelines.
Amazon
Jun 20205 yrs 2 mosJul 2025

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Conducting in-depth research on regulatory requirements specific to the industry, ensuring continuous alignment with compliance standards and communicating key findings to the compliance team to inform strategic decisions. • Driving compliance monitoring initiatives, analyzing and reporting findings to management, ensuring proactive risk mitigation and the organization’s consistent adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks. • Drafting comprehensive reports and documenting investigation outcomes, providing insightful recommendations for process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and ensure stronger compliance controls. • Leading investigations into suspicious activities, including fraudulent transactions, account takeovers, and unauthorized listings, effectively safeguarding the organization from financial loss and reputational damage. • Delivering expert training and support to customer service teams on best practices for fraud prevention, equipping staff with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and address potential risks swiftly. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement strategic process enhancements, leveraging investigative insights to drive continuous improvements in fraud detection, prevention, and overall compliance efficacy.
ICICI Bank
Apr 20173 yrs 2 mosMay 2020

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Ensured stringent compliance with banking regulations & internal policies, upholding KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) guidelines to effectively mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. • Led coordination with internal stakeholders to swiftly address customer complaints, driving timely resolutions and consistently exceeding customer expectations through proactive problem-solving and effective communication. • Conducted thorough performance evaluations for team members, delivering actionable feedback to cultivate a culture of continuous professional growth, improving team capabilities and performance outcomes. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues, implementing process enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives that optimized service delivery and operational efficiency. • Oversaw account reconciliations and ensured precision in transaction records and financial statements, safeguarding the integrity of financial data and preventing discrepancies or errors. • Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving strategic initiatives to enhance team productivity and service excellence.

Akhil’s AI Stack

openai
openai
ChatGPT
ChatGPT

Education

Post Graduate Diploma, Banking

Manipal academy of banking

20161 yr2017

M.Com., Accounting and Finance

JAMSHEDPUR CO-OPERATIVE COLLEGE

20132 yrs2015

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Headline

Risk & Compliance Leader | AML & KYC | Fraud Investigation | Risk Mitigation | Regulatory Adherence

About

With 9+ years in risk & compliance across banking, e-commerce, and technology, I specialize in fraud investigation, AML/KYC compliance, and risk mitigation. My career is defined by measurable results—reducing workflow errors by 30%, closing 90% of audit findings, and improving fraud detection accuracy across global operations. Fraud Risk Control: Investigated 40–50 suspicious activities per month, including ATO cases and unauthorized listings. Regulatory Adherence: Executed 48–50 compliance audits monthly, ensuring strict alignment with evolving frameworks. Team Leadership: Directed 22 associates, building a culture of accuracy in suspicious activity reporting. Let’s connect if you are looking for expertise in strengthening compliance frameworks and fraud risk management.

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

openai

ChatGPT

Work experience

Team Lead at Cognizant, Jul 2025 - Oct 2026 · 1 y 3 mo, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Led a high-performing team in managing investigation and fraud detection processes at Cognizant Technology Solutions. • Streamlined investigation workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in turnaround time (TAT) and improved quality scores. • Analyzed complex data to identify suspicious patterns, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client-specific guidelines.

Compliance Associate at Amazon, Jun 2020 - Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, • Conducting in-depth research on regulatory requirements specific to the industry, ensuring continuous alignment with compliance standards and communicating key findings to the compliance team to inform strategic decisions. • Driving compliance monitoring initiatives, analyzing and reporting findings to management, ensuring proactive risk mitigation and the organization’s consistent adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks. • Drafting comprehensive reports and documenting investigation outcomes, providing insightful recommendations for process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and ensure stronger compliance controls. • Leading investigations into suspicious activities, including fraudulent transactions, account takeovers, and unauthorized listings, effectively safeguarding the organization from financial loss and reputational damage. • Delivering expert training and support to customer service teams on best practices for fraud prevention, equipping staff with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and address potential risks swiftly. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement strategic process enhancements, leveraging investigative insights to drive continuous improvements in fraud detection, prevention, and overall compliance efficacy.

Deputy Manager at ICICI Bank, Apr 2017 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, • Ensured stringent compliance with banking regulations & internal policies, upholding KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) guidelines to effectively mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. • Led coordination with internal stakeholders to swiftly address customer complaints, driving timely resolutions and consistently exceeding customer expectations through proactive problem-solving and effective communication. • Conducted thorough performance evaluations for team members, delivering actionable feedback to cultivate a culture of continuous professional growth, improving team capabilities and performance outcomes. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues, implementing process enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives that optimized service delivery and operational efficiency. • Oversaw account reconciliations and ensured precision in transaction records and financial statements, safeguarding the integrity of financial data and preventing discrepancies or errors. • Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving strategic initiatives to enhance team productivity and service excellence.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma, Banking, Manipal academy of banking

M.Com., Accounting and Finance, JAMSHEDPUR CO-OPERATIVE COLLEGE