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Sandhya Ramesh (GRC Professional)

Senior Compliance Specialist @ Wells Fargo | Streamlining Compliance Processes

Chennai

8+ years of work experience

Wells Fargo
Jul 20233 yrs 1 moPresent

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

π‘²πžπ² π‘πžπ¬π©π¨π§π¬π’π›π’π₯𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐬- ❖ Model Risk Assessment & Governance: Performing 150+ compliance assessments of AML, sanctions, and AI/GenAI models, evaluating thresholds, feature design, performance metrics, and explainability. Conducting fairness and regulatory transparency reviews to strengthen governance and ensure adherence to MCR and enterprise standards. ❖ Operational Process Optimization: Developing and maintaining enterprise- wide tools such as Compliance Review Job Aids and Legal & Compliance Reviewer Matrices. Streamlining documentation, improving consistency, and enhancing workflow efficiency across compliance and model risk operations. ❖ Training & Knowledge Sharing: Delivering training sessions to model development teams and hosting Community of Practice meetings with Frontline Governance teams and BACOs. Enhancing adherence to compliance standards, risk awareness, and operational excellence.
EY
Jan 20221 yr 7 mosJul 2023

π‘²πžπ² π‘πžπ¬π©π¨π§π¬π’π›π’π₯𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐬- ❖ Client Portfolio Management: Managed pre-audit formalities, documentation, and portfolio activities for 10+ clients across Nordic and Spanish regions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant deliverables. ❖ Regulatory Compliance & AML Oversight: Supported Anti-Money Laundering transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) using Mantas and LexisNexis in line with FinCEN and US regulatory guidelines. ❖ Audit Execution & Financial Controls: Executed audit checks, project planning, and budget reconciliations while maintaining 100% compliance quality and adherence to internal and client standards. ❖ Reporting & Dashboard Development: Created dashboards, analytical reports, and performance metrics to streamline project tracking, decision- making, and regulatory reporting. ❖ Cross-Functional Communication & Documentation: Translated Spanish legal and financial documents into English (and vice versa), enabling seamless collaboration across cross-functional and international teams. ❖ Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with Senior Managers and Partners to oversee portfolio management, ensure compliance, support strategic initiatives, and drive effective client engagement.
EY
Sep 20201 yr 5 mosJan 2022

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Account Management Services
EY
Dec 201910 mosSep 2020

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Amelio Early Education
Feb 20196 mosJul 2019

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Ernst & Young
Sep 20161 yr 6 mosFeb 2018

Performed comprehensive transaction monitoring for U.S.-based financial services clients, analyzing risk indicators and trends to identify potential financial crime patterns. Reviewed and analyzed leads for potentially suspicious activity, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports in line with regulatory standards. Managed complete investigative processes from initial detection to final disposition, ensuring efficient and thorough identification of suspicious financial behavior. Performed client background verification and screening to support Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML compliance frameworks. Validated client information and ensured alignment with internal and external regulatory standards. Identified and dispositioned approximately 10% of total cases as suspicious, escalating complex or high-risk instances to senior management. Ensured all transaction monitoring and investigative activities complied with U.S. AML regulations and internal compliance policies. Generated comprehensive reports and dashboards summarizing monitoring outcomes, case trends, and investigative insights.
EY
Sep 20161 yr 4 mosDec 2017

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

π‘²πžπ² π‘πžπ¬π©π¨π§π¬π’π›π’π₯𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐬- ❖ Transaction Monitoring & Risk Assessment: Performed comprehensive transaction monitoring for U.S.-based financial services clients, analyzing risk indicators and trends to identify potential financial crime patterns. ❖ Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR): Reviewed and analyzed leads for potentially suspicious activity, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports in line with regulatory standards. ❖ End-to-End Investigations: Managed complete investigative processes from initial detection to final disposition, ensuring efficient and thorough identification of suspicious financial behavior. ❖ KYC & Customer Screening: Performed client background verification and screening to support Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML compliance frameworks. Validated client information and ensured alignment with internal and external regulatory standards. ❖ Case Disposition & Escalation Management: Identified and dispositioned approximately 10% of total cases as suspicious, escalating complex or high-risk instances to senior management. ❖ Regulatory Adherence & Compliance: Ensured all transaction monitoring and investigative activities complied with U.S. AML regulations and internal compliance policies. ❖ Analytical Reporting & Documentation: Generated comprehensive reports and dashboards summarizing monitoring outcomes, case trends, and investigative insights.

Education

Chennai Business School

PGPM, Finance, General

Chennai Business School

20151 yr2016

Master's degree, Spanish Language and Literature

Embassy of Spain

20132 yrs2015

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Headline

Senior Compliance Specialist @ Wells Fargo | Streamlining Compliance Processes

About

Senior Compliance Specialist at Wells Fargo with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, Controls management, operational risk and model risk governance. With over two years in this role, I have conducted 150+ assessments of traditional and AI/GenAI models while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise Model Risk Management frameworks. Proficient in compliance reporting, risk metrics, and Excel Pivot, I contribute to building robust governance frameworks. Recognized for delivering quality outcomes, my role reflects a commitment to aligning regulatory standards with operational excellence, ensuring transparency, fairness, and risk mitigation in AI-driven financial systems.

Location

Chennai

Work experience

Senior Compliance Specialist (Senior AVP) at Wells Fargo, Jul 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 1 mo, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, π‘²πžπ² π‘πžπ¬π©π¨π§π¬π’π›π’π₯𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐬- ❖ Model Risk Assessment & Governance: Performing 150+ compliance assessments of AML, sanctions, and AI/GenAI models, evaluating thresholds, feature design, performance metrics, and explainability. Conducting fairness and regulatory transparency reviews to strengthen governance and ensure adherence to MCR and enterprise standards. ❖ Operational Process Optimization: Developing and maintaining enterprise- wide tools such as Compliance Review Job Aids and Legal & Compliance Reviewer Matrices. Streamlining documentation, improving consistency, and enhancing workflow efficiency across compliance and model risk operations. ❖ Training & Knowledge Sharing: Delivering training sessions to model development teams and hosting Community of Practice meetings with Frontline Governance teams and BACOs. Enhancing adherence to compliance standards, risk awareness, and operational excellence.

Senior at EY, Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 Β· 1 yr 7 mos, π‘²πžπ² π‘πžπ¬π©π¨π§π¬π’π›π’π₯𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐬- ❖ Client Portfolio Management: Managed pre-audit formalities, documentation, and portfolio activities for 10+ clients across Nordic and Spanish regions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant deliverables. ❖ Regulatory Compliance & AML Oversight: Supported Anti-Money Laundering transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) using Mantas and LexisNexis in line with FinCEN and US regulatory guidelines. ❖ Audit Execution & Financial Controls: Executed audit checks, project planning, and budget reconciliations while maintaining 100% compliance quality and adherence to internal and client standards. ❖ Reporting & Dashboard Development: Created dashboards, analytical reports, and performance metrics to streamline project tracking, decision- making, and regulatory reporting. ❖ Cross-Functional Communication & Documentation: Translated Spanish legal and financial documents into English (and vice versa), enabling seamless collaboration across cross-functional and international teams. ❖ Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with Senior Managers and Partners to oversee portfolio management, ensure compliance, support strategic initiatives, and drive effective client engagement.

Lead Associate at EY, Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 Β· 1 yr 5 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Account Management Services

Advanced Associate at EY, Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 Β· 10 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Business Analyst at Amelio Early Education, Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 Β· 6 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst at Ernst & Young, Sep 2016 - Feb 2018 Β· 1 yr 6 mos, Performed comprehensive transaction monitoring for U.S.-based financial services clients, analyzing risk indicators and trends to identify potential financial crime patterns. Reviewed and analyzed leads for potentially suspicious activity, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports in line with regulatory standards. Managed complete investigative processes from initial detection to final disposition, ensuring efficient and thorough identification of suspicious financial behavior. Performed client background verification and screening to support Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML compliance frameworks. Validated client information and ensured alignment with internal and external regulatory standards. Identified and dispositioned approximately 10% of total cases as suspicious, escalating complex or high-risk instances to senior management. Ensured all transaction monitoring and investigative activities complied with U.S. AML regulations and internal compliance policies. Generated comprehensive reports and dashboards summarizing monitoring outcomes, case trends, and investigative insights.

Advisory Analyst at EY, Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 Β· 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, π‘²πžπ² π‘πžπ¬π©π¨π§π¬π’π›π’π₯𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐬- ❖ Transaction Monitoring & Risk Assessment: Performed comprehensive transaction monitoring for U.S.-based financial services clients, analyzing risk indicators and trends to identify potential financial crime patterns. ❖ Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR): Reviewed and analyzed leads for potentially suspicious activity, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports in line with regulatory standards. ❖ End-to-End Investigations: Managed complete investigative processes from initial detection to final disposition, ensuring efficient and thorough identification of suspicious financial behavior. ❖ KYC & Customer Screening: Performed client background verification and screening to support Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML compliance frameworks. Validated client information and ensured alignment with internal and external regulatory standards. ❖ Case Disposition & Escalation Management: Identified and dispositioned approximately 10% of total cases as suspicious, escalating complex or high-risk instances to senior management. ❖ Regulatory Adherence & Compliance: Ensured all transaction monitoring and investigative activities complied with U.S. AML regulations and internal compliance policies. ❖ Analytical Reporting & Documentation: Generated comprehensive reports and dashboards summarizing monitoring outcomes, case trends, and investigative insights.

Education

PGPM, Finance, General, Chennai Business School

Master's degree, Spanish Language and Literature, Embassy of Spain