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AML & Financial Crime Leader | 14+ Yrs | FIU · KYC · TM · Crypto Compliance | Guidehouse

About

In 14+ years of building AML/KYC operations, I’ve led 60+ person teams, delivered zero regulatory breaches, and turned compliance chaos into audit-ready systems — across banks, consulting firms, and crypto platforms. My edge is scale and stability. I build large KYC/AML operations that don't just pass audits — they run with zero attrition, consistent SLA overachievement, and teams that grow. At Guidehouse, I currently manage FIU and investigations across two crypto clients and Chennai operations. At IQEQ, I led a 50-member global compliance team to 100% training completion and a 5% reduction in compliance errors. At IBM, I won three consecutive client and leadership awards. I specialise in: • Designing AML/KYC frameworks, EDD policies, and transaction monitoring models from scratch • Leading multi-location FIU, TM, SAR, and onboarding teams across banking and crypto environments • Embedding regulatory changes proactively — before they become audit findings • Building compliance cultures: zero attrition, strong capability pipelines, repeated client recognitions Certified: ICA Financial Crime (2025) | Virtual Currency AML/Sanctions (2024) | Six Sigma Green Belt (2023) Open to senior leadership roles in FinCrime, Compliance Operations, and Consulting — where I can scale teams, strengthen controls, and drive transformation at an organisational leve

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

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Tavily

Work experience

Assistant Manager - FIU & Financial crime operations at Guidehouse, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Chennai, • Lead 80+ FTE across multi-location FIU, Investigations, and SAR teams — managing two crypto clients and Chennai operations simultaneously • Maintained zero attrition across all teams through structured coaching, succession planning, and a high-engagement work culture • Earned multiple client appreciations for consistently exceeding SLA and quality targets across all financial crime work streams • Drove process optimisation and workflow standardisation, reducing operational risk and improving turnaround time across alert reviews and case handling • Playing a key role in 2025 project expansion — directly driven by overachievement of production, quality, and delivery targets • Prepare management dashboards and scorecards; collaborate cross-functionally to identify risk trends and strengthen compliance frameworks

Manager – Financial Crime Compliance at IQ-EQ, Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 · 6 mos, Hyderabad, • Led a 50-member global compliance team with zero regulatory breaches across entire tenure • Reduced compliance errors by 25% through FCC list optimisation covering Higher Risk Countries, MLROs, and Approved Regulated Markets • Achieved 100% mandatory KYC/AML training completion across the organisation within prescribed deadlines • Redesigned Group Financial Crime policies to align with international regulatory frameworks and evolving industry best practices • Tracked regulatory changes via Horizon Scanning, embedding updates proactively to prevent potential compliance penalties • Authored internal alerts, newsletters, and thought leadership content on financial crime trends, strengthening organisational compliance culture

Manager – KYC & Client Operations at IBM, Oct 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Pune Division, 🏆 Client & Partner Success Award (2023) | Best KYC & Client Onboarding Solution (2022) | Outstanding Leadership Award (2021) • Managed UK corporate client lifecycle and KYC operations — CDD and EDD for high-value and high-risk clients with full regulatory compliance • Supervised transaction monitoring, EDD reviews, and PEP assessments, reducing operational risk and improving compliance accuracy across BAU • Implemented process automation and workflow standardisation, delivering measurable efficiency and TAT gains across KYC operations • Built compliance dashboards and governance reports, ensuring audit readiness and transparent leadership decision-making • Conducted performance reviews, coaching, and targeted training programs, enhancing workforce capability and retention

Manager – AML & Compliance at ICICI Bank, Dec 2018 - Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, 🏆 Best Process Implementation Award (2019) — recognised for strategic procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and compliance outcomes • Developed transaction monitoring frameworks enabling real-time fraud detection and financial crime risk mitigation across the business unit • Led large-scale AML investigations using analytics tools for customer risk profiling and regulatory compliance reporting • Designed and executed EDD policies across multiple business units, maintaining adherence to all regulatory requirements • Drove process improvement initiatives, collaborating with operations teams to enhance efficiency, service quality, and compliance effectiveness

Manager – Banking Operations & Compliance at Axis Bank, Apr 2011 - Sep 2018 · 7 yrs 6 mos, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, 🏆 Best Manager – Operational Excellence (2015) | Promoted: AM (2011) → Deputy Manager (2013) → Manager (2016) • Led end-to-end AML/KYC remediation and compliance projects — 100% regulatory adherence with measurable reduction in audit findings • Designed compliance automation initiatives, streamlining workflows and reducing manual errors across reporting and onboarding processes • Built and mentored high-performing teams through structured training, career development, and performance management programs • Collaborated with senior leadership to drive policy updates, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across banking operations

Education

MBA, H.R., JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad