POORNA PRIYA DUNNA

AML Analyst and Team Lead with 11+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), transaction monitoring, and financial crime compliance within global banking environments. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, conduct complex AML investigations, and enhance detection accuracy while reducing false positives. Strong expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and stakeholder support. Seeking a Financial Crime – Senior Consultant role at Deloitte to contribute advanced AML knowledge and leadership skills.

• Leadership in AML Operations: Successfully led and mentored teams of up to 25 analysts, improving investigation quality, operational efficiency, and SLA adherence across multiple regions (US, Philippines, Singapore, India).
• Enhanced AML Detection: Implemented risk-based transaction monitoring and investigative methodologies, reducing false positives and increasing detection accuracy for suspicious activities.
• Regulatory Compliance Excellence: Maintained 100% compliance with internal AML controls and external regulatory requirements, consistently producing regulator-ready investigation documentation and reports.
• Training & Development Impact: Designed and delivered comprehensive AML training programs for new hires and junior analysts, enhancing team capabilities, knowledge retention, and productivity.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Streamlined AML monitoring and investigation workflows, contributing to faster case resolution and improved operational efficiency.
• Deputy Management & Operational Oversight: Acted as backup to management on multiple occasions, supervising end-to-end AML operations, ensuring targets were met within defined PLAs and regulatory timelines.
• Cross-Regional Expertise: Applied AML investigative best practices across multiple geographies, ensuring consistency in transaction monitoring, escalation, and risk assessment processes.