Akshat Jain
Senior Analyst
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic AML/KYC and Financial Crime Compliance specialist with over 6.5 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector, focusing on transaction monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening, and enhanced due diligence (EDD). Expertise in investigating flagged transactions and onboarding complex corporate structures while collaborating effectively with compliance teams to escalate critical red flags. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools such as World-Check and LexisNexis to strengthen risk controls, minimize false positives, and ensure adherence to global regulatory standards. Recognized for driving process optimization initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and for mentoring associates to elevate team performance in compliance-focused environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
EClerx
09.2025 - Current
- Led comprehensive due diligence on corporate clients (UBO identification, risk classification), ensuring 100% compliance with global KYC/AML standards, and reducing onboarding errors by 15%.
- Reviewed and validated corporate documentation (COI, MOA, AOA, financials), streamlining onboarding for complex structures (trusts, SPVs, offshore entities), and cutting approval turnaround time by 20%.
- Executed periodic and event-driven KYC refreshes for high-risk entities, achieving 100% regulatory adherence, and mitigating potential compliance breaches.
- Collaborated with compliance teams to escalate red flags and suspicious activity, directly contributing to multiple SAR filings, and strengthening organizational risk controls.
- Leveraged screening tools (World-Check, LexisNexis) to monitor sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media, enhancing detection accuracy, and reducing false positives by 10%.
- Supported QA and remediation projects, improving KYC data integrity, and reducing operational risk exposure across corporate onboarding processes.
Senior Process Associate
Genpact
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Monitored and investigated flagged transactions to detect and escalate potential money laundering, sanctions violations, or fraudulent activity, ensuring strict adherence to AML/KYC regulations, and financial crime prevention standards.
- Utilized advanced transaction monitoring systems for comprehensive data analysis, and applied strong analytical skills, supporting ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports and SARs; collaborated directly with compliance teams to resolve discrepancies, and calibrate monitoring thresholds.
- Conducted enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk clients and transactions, leveraging EDD methodologies to mitigate financial crime risks effectively.
- Delivered structured AML/KYC process training to new associates, strengthening team performance, and regulatory awareness.
- Maintained daily audit trails and performance records, enhancing transparency in line with regulatory requirements.
Executive Branch Relationship Officer
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd.
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported KYC compliance in onboarding and servicing clients for insurance solutions, ensuring documentation accuracy.
- Upsold compliant financial products, contributing to business growth, and regulatory adherence.
Process Analyst
Provana India Private Ltd.
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed, analyzed, and escalated suspicious financial transactions using analytical skills, supporting both fraud and AML investigations.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to refine transaction monitoring protocols.
- Authored comprehensive investigation reports for submission to regulatory authorities.
- Proposed and implemented process enhancements, achieving a 25% boost in team productivity, and a 15% reduction in case processing time.
Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Validated and indexed mortgage documents, verifying compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted internal quality assurance for KYC documentation in mortgage processes.
- Enhanced operational workflows through data-driven recommendations, increasing efficiency by 25% and reducing turnaround time by 15%.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
B. P. College of Business Administration
Gandhinagar, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Accomplishments
Top Performer by Genpact Oct 2024, Top Performer by Genpact Nov 2024, Top Performer by Genpact Dec 2024, On The Spot Award by Tata Consultancy Services Jul 2020, On The Spot Award by Tata Consultancy Services Oct 2020, On The Spot Award by Tata Consultancy Services Nov 2020.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
EClerx
09.2025 - Current
Senior Process Associate
Genpact
04.2024 - 08.2025
Executive Branch Relationship Officer
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd.
09.2023 - 03.2024
Process Analyst
Provana India Private Ltd.
03.2023 - 08.2023
Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2019 - 11.2022
BBA - Business Administration
B. P. College of Business Administration
04.2001 -