Akshay Gopali

Pune

Summary

Experienced Compliance Analyst with a long track record in the banking industry. Adept at developing compliance programs that address regulatory changes, and reduce risk exposure. Looking to bring my expertise in policy development and employee training to a forward-thinking organization, committed to excellence.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Senior Business Operations Analyst

Barclays

Pune

08.2025 - Current

Lead cross-border payment screening efforts, analyzing transaction flows to identify parties linked to sanctioned individuals or entities (SDNs), resulting in a 15% reduction in false positives, and improved blocking accuracy.
Support the regulatory compliance team in handling different kinds of breaches and ensuring effective measures are implemented to protect reputational risks.
Conduct detailed investigations on high-risk transactions using AML systems and proprietary tools; prepare escalation reports for compliance and risk teams.
Manage screening logic and rules for sanctions screening engines; collaborated with compliance policy teams to align with OFAC, UN, and other global sanctions lists.
Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) on flagged counterparties, assessing risk based on geographic, ownership, and transaction behavior criteria.
• Coordinate and document Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and internal escalation cases; ensure timely submission, and robust justification aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Created and maintained operational dashboards in Power BI to monitor key AML metrics: alert volume, escalation rate, screening throughput, risk scoring, etc.
Generate weekly and monthly reports in Excel, using pivot tables, trend analysis, and conditional formatting, to present key risk metrics to senior stakeholders.
Partner with operations, compliance, and external teams to develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) around payment screening, escalation workflows, and risk triage.
Conduct periodic risk assessments for cross-border flows, and recommend changes to risk thresholds, improving operational efficiency while maintaining compliance integrity.

Senior Compliance Analyst

Goldman Sachs

Bengaluru

11.2023 - 06.2025

Conduct pre-trade and post-trade compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to investment guidelines, client mandates, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and inquiries by preparing documentation, and responding to regulator requests.
Maintain compliance records, breach logs, and exception reporting dashboards.
Support training programs to promote a strong compliance culture across the organization.
Assist with AML/KYC reviews, client onboarding due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.
Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the firm’s compliance framework, policies, and procedures.
Review financial crime controls, ensuring firm standards are met, and all risks are addressed.
Performing transaction AML due diligence reviews across the alternatives, liquid investment platform.
Regularly reported on risk management, and implemented mitigative strategies to reduce vulnerabilities.
Participated in the training and mentoring of junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Compliance and Risk Specialist

Deloitte

Hyderabad

05.2022 - 09.2023

Delivered specialized compliance support in anti-money laundering, as well as direct and indirect tax domains.
Prepared detailed reports on compliance activities and risk assessment findings for executive review.
Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues within financial operations.
Coordinated with legal teams to review contractual agreements for compliance with regulatory standards.
Monitored economic indicators, regulatory developments, and market conditions to adjust risk strategies accordingly.
Identified practices within the organization contributing to increased financial risk, and recommended feasible solutions.
Implemented robust risk management policies and procedures, significantly reducing financial exposure.
Created financial reports, comparing discrepancies between planned and actual budgets for investment insight.
Draft, review, and update firm-wide Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs), and Compliance Manuals to reflect current regulatory standards and internal controls.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and inquiries by preparing documentation, and responding to regulator requests.
Prepared and presented detailed risk analysis reports to senior management, influencing critical financial decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Rani Channamma University

Belgaum

11-2021

Skills

AML / sanctions screening and compliance (SDN, OFAC, and blocked entities)
Compliance Management
Compliance Operations
Regulatory change management
Code of Ethics monitoring
Regulatory reporting & filings
Transaction monitoring and investigation
Cross-border payment risk assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Audit

Enhanced due diligence (EDD) and customer due diligence (CDD)
Suspicious activity reporting (SAR) and regulatory filings
Data analysis and risk modeling
Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA)
Power BI / data visualization
Process optimization and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Stakeholder management and escalation
Regulatory knowledge (FATF, OFAC, EU, FinCEN, etc)
Attention to detail, critical thinking
Financial due diligence

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and investigative mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and accuracy
Time management & prioritization under pressure
Team leadership and mentoring
Risk-based decision making
Adaptability and continuous learning

Projects / Achievements

Sanctions Screening Rule Optimization: Redesigned sanctions screening rule sets, reducing false positive alerts by 20% while ensuring full coverage of high-risk lists.
Power BI Dashboard Implementation: Developed a Power BI dashboard for real-time risk monitoring that led to better visibility for senior management, enabling data-driven decisions.
Policy enhancement: updated SOPs for cross-border payment reviews and escalations, the revised process decreased average investigation time by 30%
Received the star performer award for productivity with above 148% for two months continuously
Multiple recognitions from peers and hierarchy for excellent delivery of services
Created and developed critical investigation policies to consistently exceed quality and production targets
Received the Outstanding Performer Award for exceeding more than 128% of productivity.
Received the top performer award for Q2 and Q3 for the year 2023.