Aruna Valluri
Kakinada
Summary
Detail-oriented AML and Compliance professional with 5 years of experience in transaction monitoring, KYC, and regulatory compliance within the fintech and banking sectors. Strong expertise in Power BI and SQL enables in-depth data analysis and effective risk assessments. A passion for enhancing compliance processes drives a commitment to fostering secure financial environments, ensuring adherence to regulations while promoting organizational integrity. Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and implement strategic solutions that mitigate risk and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
AI Debator
Turing
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Remote contract role focused on AI evaluation in fintech
- Evaluated and challenged AI-generated arguments in fintech and compliance domains
- Designed structured debate prompts to test reasoning accuracy and bias detection
- Identified hallucinations and logical inconsistencies in model outputs
- Documented quality gaps and recommended prompt engineering improvements
- Maintained evaluation trackers using Google Sheets for reporting
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve AI safety and response reliability
Support Specialist – FinCrime Analyst
Revolut
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Financial crime analysis role focusing on transaction monitoring
- Performed real-time and post-transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity
- Investigated AML typologies including structuring, layering, mule accounts, and CNP fraud
- Reviewed and dispositioned SAS AML alerts within SLA timelines
- Analyzed customer transaction behavior and account patterns
- Escalated suspicious cases to FIU teams with detailed documentation
- Utilized tools such as Jira, Confluence, Google Sheets, Zendesk, Looker, and Salesforce
- Not specified
- Utilized ticketing system to track customer requests and prioritize urgent needs.
- Trained new team members on support protocols and tools, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Enhanced security measures by identifying and mitigating potential threats, safeguarding user data and trust
- Prepared and Submitted Suspecious Activity Reports(SAR)
- ensured SAR filings were accuraed and compliant with timelines
- Identified and documented unusual activity report (UAR)
- Analyzed unusual activities before escalation.
Senior KYC Analyst
Société Générale
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Role focused on KYC compliance and due diligence processes
- Conducted comprehensive KYC reviews for corporate and individual clients
- Performed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers
- Screened clients using World-Check, LexisNexis, and Dow Jones databases
- Reviewed ownership structures and identified Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
- Detected AML red flags and escalated suspicious profiles appropriately
- Ensured regulatory compliance with internal and global banking standards
- Not specified
Process Associate
TCS
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Involved in banking operations specialized in KYC processes
- Handled KYC and banking operations for US banking clients
- Added and updated account holders after verifying KYC documentation
- Processed bank account maintenance and modification requests
- Removed and updated beneficiaries (POD) in customer accounts
- Verified customer identity documents in line with compliance policies
- Maintained audit-ready documentation and ensured data accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Adikavi Nannaya University
Andhra Pradesh 04.2001 -
Skills
Power BI data visualization
Active listening
Experience with virtualization platforms
Effective escalation resolution
Documentation expertise
Anti-money laundering expertise
Customer due diligence expertise
Data visualization expertise
SQL data analysis
Experienced with Google Sheets
Certification
Power BI
Timeline
AI Tools
09-2026
AI Debator
Turing
12.2025 - 12.2025
Power BI
09-2025
Support Specialist – FinCrime Analyst
Revolut
05.2023 - 11.2024
Senior KYC Analyst
Société Générale
11.2022 - 05.2023
Process Associate
TCS
05.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Adikavi Nannaya University
04.2001 -
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
AI Model Enhancement: Improved AI model output reliability by 20% through error documentation and suggested prompt changes., Transaction Monitoring Success: Identified 150+ suspicious transactions monthly, improving fraud detection accuracy in fintech sector., Efficient KYC Processing: Reduced KYC processing time by 30% using streamlined workflows and enhanced database screening., Dashboard Development Excellence: Developed 10+ interactive dashboards to improve data visualization in financial compliance analysis.