Rajesh Saragada

• Performed customer onboarding, UBO identification, sanctions and PEP screening, risk assessment and profiling, EDD, periodic KYC remediation, and document maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Performed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers and politically exposed persons (PEPs).

• Conducted sanctions and name screening using World-Check and LexisNexis databases to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Prepared detailed case narratives for SAR/STR filings within regulatory timelines.

• Analyzed customer transactional behavior to detect suspicious financial crime typologies.

• Reviewed UBO structures and validated source of funds documentation to confirm compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

• Collaborated with compliance and risk teams for escalation and regulatory reporting.

• Maintained 100% internal audit quality score and exceeded productivity targets.

• Managed end-to-end KYC onboarding and periodic review for retail and corporate clients.

• Conducted CDD and EDD investigations for more customer profiles in a short period of time.

• Performed risk-based customer due diligence aligned with AML regulations.

• Reviewed transaction alerts and identified suspicious patterns for escalation.

• Coordinated with Legal and Compliance teams to resolve documentation gaps.

• Assisted in internal audits and regulatory compliance reviews.

• Mentored junior analysts on AML frameworks and investigation standards.