AYESHA AGARWAL
Team Lead
Bengaluru
Summary
AML/KYC and Quality Risk Management professional with 7+ years of experience across Big 4 and global organizations. Proven expertise in Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring, Quality Performance Review (QPR), and regulatory compliance. Strong track record of leading high-performing teams, conducting risk assessments, identifying control gaps, and ensuring adherence to global AML regulations. Recognized for audit quality, stakeholder management, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
QPR / QRM Team Lead
KDNI
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Conduct independent Quality Performance Reviews (QPR) to assess compliance with global Quality Risk Management (QRM) standards.
- Review engagement documentation, audit work paper, evidence, and partner review notes to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Evaluate control design, risk mitigation processes, and technology usage to identify control gaps and compliance issues.
- Identify recurring findings, documentation deficiencies, and regulatory risks; coordinate remediation with engagement teams.
- Prepare structured review summaries, finalize checklists, and support validation and approval processes.
- Recommend best practices and process improvements to enhance audit quality and risk governance.
Team Lead – AML / KYC
KPMG
08.2019 - 03.2025
- Led and mentored a team of AML/KYC analysts, ensuring adherence to global AML regulations and internal compliance policies.
- Managed end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers, including PEPs and sanctioned entities.
- Performed risk assessments, sanctions screening, adverse media checks, and transaction monitoring reviews.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AML/KYC regulations, audit requirements, and compliance frameworks.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews, internal audits, and control testing to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared MIS reports, KPI dashboards, and risk trend analysis for senior management and stakeholders.
- Delivered regular training sessions to improve team accuracy, regulatory awareness, and audit readiness.
- Recognized with multiple awards for consistent high performance, quality excellence, and leadership.
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted investigations on alerted customers and transactions to identify suspicious activity and potential money laundering.
- Analyzed transaction patterns, payment behavior, customer profiles, and financial data for AML risks.
- Performed sanctions screening, adverse media checks, and escalation of suspicious findings.
- Documented investigation outcomes and supported SAR/STR preparation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated investigation findings with internal stakeholders and client teams.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
M.P.C Autonomous College
03.2016
Higher Secondary Education -
M.P.C Junior College
03.2013
Skills
AML KYC CDD EDD Transaction Monitoring Sanctions Screening PEP Screening Adverse Media QPR QRM Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Audit Reviews Internal Controls Quality Assurance Stakeholder Management Team Leadership MIS Reporting KPI Dashboards Tableau MS Excel
Timeline
QPR / QRM Team Lead
KDNI
04.2025 - 01.2026
Team Lead – AML / KYC
KPMG
08.2019 - 03.2025
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
M.P.C Autonomous College
Higher Secondary Education -
M.P.C Junior College
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Super Employee – KPMG (Quality & Compliance Excellence)
GEM Award – KPMG (Growth, Excellence, Motivation)
Stand Out Performer – KPMG (AML/KYC Delivery & Accuracy)
Kudos Award – KPMG (AML Performance Excellence)