Pawandeep Singh Suri
Lead Assistant Manager – RISK & COMPLIANCE
Delhi
Summary
Strategic Risk & Compliance Leader with over a decade of experience in fraud prevention, AML, and regulatory initiatives in global financial operations. Achieved a 22% reduction in fraud rates and improved team quality metrics by 15% through data-driven process optimization. Skilled in using transaction monitoring systems like IRMS and Mainframe, expertise in KYC/CDD practices, and leading cross-functional teams in high-risk environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Assistant Manager - Risk & Compliance
EXL Service (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a 16-member team focused on Visa card fraud prevention, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks including RBI and PCI-DSS.
- Execute transaction monitoring using IRMS and Mainframe to detect unusual activity and trigger SARs as needed.
- Improved fraud detection accuracy by 22% through data-driven rule optimization and alert tuning.
- Reduced average investigation time per case by 18% by standardizing workflows and implementing performance metrics.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, aligning with AML/CFT compliance standards.
- Lead internal audits and participate in regulatory reviews, ensuring 100% adherence to internal controls.
- Deliver ongoing training and coaching to team members, improving quality assurance scores by 15%.
- Oversee incident management processes, minimizing financial and reputational risks.
Supervising Analyst - Client Risk Management
Ernst & Young
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Conducted onboarding compliance checks, including KYC verification, client risk rating, and sanctions screening (OFAC, PEP).
- Collaborated with global risk management teams and business units to resolve regulatory inquiries and escalate red flags.
- Reviewed audit client portfolios for financial crime risk indicators and AML red flags.
- Designed SOPs for new risk assessment processes, enhancing audit preparedness and reducing compliance gaps.
- Spearheaded offshore operations for a new 5-member team in Kochi, including training, process setup, and QA framework.
Senior Reporting Analyst - Credit Risk & Controls
EXL Service (India) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Assessed creditworthiness of corporate and retail clients using financial analysis, credit scoring, and exposure limits.
- Validated sanctioned applications for credit limit approvals under Barclays' lending policies.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to interpret credit risk reports and support underwriters in decision-making.
- Conducted portfolio reviews to identify emerging credit risk trends and reported findings to senior management.
Education
MBA/PGDM - Finance
Amity University
Noida 01.2015 - 1 2017
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce
Delhi 01.2011 - 1 2014
Skills
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Awards Recognition
- Stellar Award, 2024, Recognized for driving cross-training strategy, increasing team flexibility and utilization by 20%.
- Team Player Award, 2019, Awarded for cross-functional collaboration and project excellence at EY.
- Extra Miler Award, 2016, Honored for surpassing fraud detection KPIs and delivering above-target performance.
Certification
AI Tools Workshop
Timeline
AI Tools Workshop
05-2025
Lead Assistant Manager - Risk & Compliance
EXL Service (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2020 - Current
Supervising Analyst - Client Risk Management
Ernst & Young
06.2017 - 09.2020
MBA/PGDM - Finance
Amity University
01.2015 - 1 2017
Senior Reporting Analyst - Credit Risk & Controls
EXL Service (India) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce
01.2011 - 1 2014