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SARANRAJ G

AML ANALYST
Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Fraud and Risk Analyst with 5+ years of experience in transaction monitoring, AML compliance, and regulatory risk management. Awarded for uncovering a major fraud case while maintaining 140% productivity. Proven track record of reducing suspicious activity by 50% through detailed transaction analysis and implementation of enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk accounts. Skilled in fraud detection, risk assessment, and ensuring adherence to global compliance standards (AML, KYC, CDD, EDD).

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Sanction analyst

GEODIS
05.2025 - 05.2027

Trade Compliance Analyst (Contract)

  • Conducted end-to-end sanctions screening of entities and transactions against OFAC, EU, UN, and BIS denied party lists.
  • Performed export control checks using E2Open, Poseidon, and internal compliance platforms.
  • Reviewed trade documents (invoices, licenses, end-user certificates) to ensure adherence to EAR, ITAR, and dual-use regulations.
  • Flagged and escalated high-risk activities involving embargoed or sanctioned jurisdictions.
  • Reduced false positives by 30% through enhancement of keyword logic in screening filters.

Senior Sanction analyst

CMA CGM
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Screened 1,000+ counterparties and transactions against OFAC, EU, UN, and BIS DPLs, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
  • Performed sanctions checks using E2Open and Poseidon, reducing false positives by 30% through filter optimization.
  • Identified and escalated 50+ high-risk transactions involving dual-use, military, or nuclear items under EAR/ITAR regulations.
  • Reviewed and validated 500+ export/import documents, contributing to successful internal audits and zero non-compliance findings.
  • Collaborated with legal, logistics, and operations teams to resolve 100+ compliance issues and streamline license determinations.

Aml Analyst

Teleperformance
04.2023 - 02.2024

Transaction Monitoring Analyst (Contract)

  • Investigated 1000+ alerts to detect potential money laundering, terrorist financing, CSAM, darknet transactions, and fraud using multi-source data analysis.
  • Performed Level 1 transaction monitoring and CDD, escalating EDD cases and RFIs for high-risk profiles including PEPs and sanctioned entities.
  • Reduced case investigation time by 2 hours on average through refined transaction pattern analysis and targeted reporting.
  • Conducted KYC verification, adverse media screening, and IP address analysis to assess risk and ensure AML/KYC compliance.
  • Filed SARs and collaborated with senior analysts to escalate red-flag indicators, ensuring regulatory adherence and timely resolution.

Kyc Analyst

Chola business services limited
06.2022 - 03.2023

KYC Analyst (Contract)

  • Conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) by verifying customer identities and reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations.
  • Monitored customer accounts for unusual or high-risk transactions, identifying red flags and escalating potential suspicious activity.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and supporting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes for high-risk clients.

Aml Analyst

WCS Private India Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2022

AML Analyst – Payment Screening (Contract)

  • Verified 1,000+ user KYC profiles and flagged suspicious patterns, contributing to the early detection of fraud and identity theft.
  • Analyzed high-risk payment transactions across sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN), leading to the successful blocking of 50+ non-compliant transactions.
  • Conducted real-time risk assessments based on transaction amount, frequency, and geo-location, enhancing detection accuracy by 35%.
  • Collaborated with cybersecurity teams to update screening protocols, reducing system vulnerabilities and strengthening fraud prevention efforts.

Education

B.com - Corporate Secretaryship

Mar Gregorios Arts And Science College
Chennai
06.2017 - 03.2020

Skills

Core Skills & Competencies

  • Transaction Monitoring & Analysis

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

  • Risk Pattern Identification & Adverse Media Screening

  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Research

  • Trade Compliance & Export Control (EAR, ITAR, Dual-Use Goods)

  • Sanctions Screening & Denied Party List (DPL) Checks (OFAC, UN, EU, BIS)

  • Military Logistics & Dual-Use Item Screening

  • Compliance with Global Regulations & Licensing Requirements

Certification

Alison courses (Introduction of AML, CDD, Sanction)

Accomplishments

  • Efficiency Improvement: Improved efficiency by 30%, reducing risks and enhancing decision-making accuracy
  • Fraud Detection: Successfully identified and mitigated 25% of fraud attempts in high-risk transactions
  • Regulatory Compliance: Conducted 200+ KYC verifications, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards.

Timeline

Senior Sanction analyst

GEODIS
05.2025 - 05.2027

Senior Sanction analyst

CMA CGM
04.2024 - 05.2025

Aml Analyst

Teleperformance
04.2023 - 02.2024

Kyc Analyst

Chola business services limited
06.2022 - 03.2023

Aml Analyst

WCS Private India Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2022

B.com - Corporate Secretaryship

Mar Gregorios Arts And Science College
06.2017 - 03.2020
SARANRAJ GAML ANALYST