Mounika Bulusu
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven professional with 6 years of experience in KYC, Sanctions, Fraud Investigation, and Compliance Management. Currently serving as KYC Associate at PwC, specializing in corporate KYC onboarding, sanctions screening, and fraud detection. Proficient in process migration and technology tools such as JIRA, Finacle 10x, and Excel. Demonstrated success in ensuring regulatory compliance and data protection aligned with global KYC/AML standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
PwC Acceleration Centers
Bangalore
06.2024 - Current
- Executed sanctions screening for individuals and entities associated with high-risk jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with global regulations and AML policies.
- Investigated various fraud scenarios (ATO, PTO, TOA, authorised scam, unauthorised scam, abuse, ID theft), emphasising timely detection, escalation, and resolution of alerts.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on fraud alerts to identify trends, mitigate risks, and recommend preventive measures.
- Validated mandatory documentation to support decisions in sanctions screening and fraud investigations.
- Delivered training sessions for new employees to expedite onboarding and enhance process consistency across compliance functions.
- Maintained and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect changing regulatory demands and process improvements.
- Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for compliance applications to verify system functionality meets business needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps, implement corrective actions, and drive improvements in compliance workflows.
KYC & Data SME
Citco Group Services India LLP
Hyderabad
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Spearheaded onboarding and periodic review processes, conducting thorough assessments of client activities, including CDD and legal document review.
- Oversaw the end-to-end client journey from account opening to closure.
- Utilized screening tools such as RDC, World Check, etc., to conduct meticulous due diligence.
- Exhibited expertise in understanding ownership and control structures for various entities.
- Implemented regulatory reporting requirements such as ISBAR, DGS, and AnaCredit.
- Identified data anomalies and conducted root cause analysis to minimize errors.
- Resolved queries pertaining to account opening, modification, and closure within specified time limits.
- Fostered a collaborative compliance culture, providing AML subject-matter expertise to business and operations teams.
- Contributed to the development and adjustment of internal policies, procedures, drafting SOPs, and controls.
- Drove process improvement initiatives, implementing best practices to enhance proficiency.
- UAT Testing.
- Handled the REDO Project in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for process migration and alignment.
- Prepared and submitted internal and external reports, including regulatory filings (SARs, STRs, etc.), related to the AML program.
- Managed daily escalation queues, handling complex cases from business and operations teams.
- Provided process orientation and training for new hires.
Client Onboarding Specialist
Axis Bank
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Successfully onboarded corporate clients by managing current, escrow, and nostro accounts.
- Provided expert guidance to the Front Office on KYC requirements for RBI.
- Facilitated new-hire orientation and training for new employees.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills.
- Pre-filled and reviewed new account paperwork to ensure compliance with KYC requirements and new account processes, resolving any inconsistencies promptly
Education
PG Diploma - Banking And Finance
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Bangalore03-2019
B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation
VR Siddhartha Engineering College
Vijayawada04-2018
Skills
- Sanctions screening
- Fraud investigation
- KYC compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Risk mitigation
- New hire training
Accomplishments
Spearheaded the REDO (ReEngineering Data Operations) project in Amsterdam, the
Netherlands for process migration and alignment
Certification
- JAIIB, Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers
- NISM VI - Depository Operations Certification
Timeline
Associate
PwC Acceleration Centers
06.2024 - Current
KYC & Data SME
Citco Group Services India LLP
02.2022 - 04.2024
Client Onboarding Specialist
Axis Bank
04.2019 - 12.2021
PG Diploma - Banking And Finance
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation
VR Siddhartha Engineering College
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