Akash Rajendran
Bangalore
Summary
Risk & Compliance professional with experience across fintech and consulting environments, including Revolut (via WNS & Concentrix), PwC, and Amazon. Specialized in transaction monitoring, financial crime investigations, and SAR reporting aligned with FCA regulations. ACAMS member with a strong focus on AML/CFT frameworks, currently working as a Senior QA Analyst at Tide, driving quality excellence, risk mitigation, and process improvements within KYC/KYB and financial crime operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA Analyst
Tide
09.2025 - Current
- Lead QA reviews across KYC/KYB and financial crime operations ensuring regulatory compliance
- Conduct calibration sessions and provide structured feedback to improve analyst accuracy
- Identify systemic issues and process gaps to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance QA frameworks and risk mitigation strategies
QA Analyst
Tide
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed detailed QA checks on onboarding and financial crime cases
- Validated analyst decisions against internal policies and compliance standards
- Highlighted discrepancies and improved decision consistency across teams
- Maintained quality benchmarks during ramp-up phase
Senior Associate
WNS (Revolut)
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted end-to-end ML/TF investigations on personal accounts
- Performed transaction monitoring and behavioral analysis across jurisdictions
- Filed SARs with strong narratives aligned with regulatory expectations
- Identified KYC/CDD/EDD issues and offboarded non-compliant users
- Trained new hires and conducted process training sessions
Risk Analyst
Juno
Bengaluru
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and maintained an internal financial reporting system, ensuring accurate tracking of financial transactions.
- Integrated crypto exchange APIs to monitor real-time risk exposure and financial performance.
- Conducted book reconciliation and trade record validation to ensure data integrity.
- Analyzed capital usage and attributed capital costs, optimizing resource allocation.
- Assisted in fund financial reporting, tracking and monitoring fund movements in compliance with regulations.
- Supported ad hoc requests from management, internal teams, and external regulatory authorities.
Senior Operations Representative
Concentrix (Revolut)
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Investigated financial crime cases and filed SAR/UAR reports
- Detected fraud patterns including CNP fraud and TC40 alerts
- Ensured AML compliance across multiple regions
- Improved internal quality processes and case handling efficiency
- Met and exceeded productivity and quality KPIs
Risk Analyst
PwC
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed KYC reviews and risk-based client assessments
- Evaluated PEP, sanctions, and adverse media risks
- Classified clients by risk level and applied due diligence
- Escalated critical risks and ensured audit-ready documentation
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Investigated suspicious transactions to prevent fraud and abuse
- Used internal tools and OSINT techniques for analysis
- Ensured compliance with SOPs and decision accuracy
- Protected platform from financial and reputational risks
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Pondicherry University
Puducherry07-2017
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Risk mitigation
- Data analysis
- Transaction monitoring
- AML compliance
- Team leadership
Certification
ACAMS Member
Timeline
Senior QA Analyst
Tide
09.2025 - Current
QA Analyst
Tide
04.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Associate
WNS (Revolut)
12.2023 - 04.2025
Risk Analyst
Juno
09.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Operations Representative
Concentrix (Revolut)
03.2022 - 09.2022
Risk Analyst
PwC
12.2020 - 01.2022
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon
03.2019 - 03.2020
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Pondicherry University