AML & Financial Crime Compliance professional with 14+ years of experience across Tier-1 global banks. Proven expertise in Transaction Monitoring, KYC/EDD, Sanctions Screening, Regulatory Audits, and Risk Management. Strong people manager with a track record of leading large teams, driving audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with OFAC, OCC, and global AML regulations across APAC, EMEA, and Americas.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager / Manager
J.P. Morgan Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - Current
Lead AML Transaction Monitoring operations managing Team Leads and Analysts.
Oversee daily productivity, quality assurance, and SLA adherence.
Review high-risk AML, sanctions, and financial crime investigations.
Review the team's alerts which makes sure that the team is one step ahead in audit perspective.
Involved in training and continueous developement for the new Joiners in the team.
Partner with global stakeholders across APAC, EMEA, and Americas.
Drive audit preparedness and regulatory remediation initiatives
Coach and develop teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance outcomes.
Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
Compliance Analyst / AML Investigation Analyst
HSBC
04.2013 - 01.2016
Investigated transaction monitoring alerts and customer risk profiles.
Prepared regulator-ready AML investigation reports and documentation.
Ensured adherence to internal AML policies and regulatory requirements.
Service Manager
Hypercity Retail (India) Ltd.
04.2011 - 03.2013
Managed daily store operations including footfall analysis and inventory control.
Supervised and trained teams of 10–15 staff to improve performance and sales.
Supported recruitment, training, and operational compliance.
Education
MBA – Master of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing
Jansons School of Business
Coimbatore, India
01-2011
B.Pharmacy - Pharmacology
MGR Medical University
Chennai, India
01-2008
Skills
AML Compliance
Transaction Monitoring
KYC & EDD
Sanctions Screening
Financial Crime Investigations
Regulatory Audit
Certification
NSE Certification in Trade Surveillance – NSE Academy | 2020.
AWARDS
Service Excellence Award – Best Team Employee | 2018, 2020, 2024.
Timeline
Associate Manager / Manager
J.P. Morgan Services India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - Current
Compliance Analyst / AML Investigation Analyst
HSBC
04.2013 - 01.2016
Service Manager
Hypercity Retail (India) Ltd.
04.2011 - 03.2013
B.Pharmacy - Pharmacology
MGR Medical University
MBA – Master of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing