Saurabh Shukla
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced AML-KYC Compliance Lead with 7+ years of success leading teams across regulatory operations, financial crime prevention, and client due diligence within global, high-risk environments. Proven ability to reduce onboarding inefficiencies, enhance alert accuracy, and optimize AML operations. Demonstrated expertise in CDD, EDD, PEP screening, and transaction monitoring, paired with a strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced delivery centers. Adept at working with cross-border stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements such as FATF, OFAC, and FinCEN guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Analyst
Amazon TRMS
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: A subsidiary of Amazon focused on risk management and fraud prevention.
- Conducted reviews of customer transactions, identifying fraud typologies and reporting activity.
- Created fraud pattern libraries and supported training for junior analysts.
- Provided weekly insights that improved fraud detection and process iterations.
- A subsidiary of Amazon focused on risk management and fraud prevention.
Team Lead - AML-KYC & Risk Operations (Google & Amazon Projects)
Accenture
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Bengaluru, India - A global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security.
- Led AML-compliance aligned teams working on large-scale e-commerce and financial risk investigations.
- Managed 10-member team handling KYC document verification, onboarding checks, and alerts review.
- Implemented automated SOP workflows, reducing manual error rates by 30% and supporting audit readiness.
- Led risk reviews and transactional investigations to detect AML red flags and unusual behavior.
- Facilitated ongoing CDD and triggered EDD cases using risk scoring models.
- Performed quality checks and peer audits, sustaining SLA targets (98%+ accuracy).
- Delivered AML-KYC training modules that improved new hire performance in 2 weeks.
- Escalated risk indicators and supported SAR-worthy case documentation.
- Maintained familiarity with sanctions lists and PEP screening tools (e.g., World-Check).
- Bengaluru, India - A global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University
Allahabad, Uttar PradeshSkills
- AML/KYC/CDD/EDD Reviews
- Regulatory Compliance (FATF, FinCEN, OFAC)
- Sanctions & PEP Screening
- Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
- Risk-Based Approach (RBA) Methodology
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Support
- Team Leadership & Process Optimization
- Quality Control & Audit Readiness
- Client Onboarding & Due Diligence
- Stakeholder & Regulator Interaction
- In-depth Knowledge of AML/KYC Regulations
- Team Mentorship & Process Control
- Regulatory Reporting Support
- Alert Handling & Escalations
- Accuracy Under Pressure
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Certified KYC & AML Analyst
- Anti-Fraud Fundamentals
- Leadership Development Program, Accenture
Technology Tools
- World-Check
- LexisNexis
- Dow Jones Risk & Compliance
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Google Workspace
- CRM/Case Management Tools
- Internal AML Monitoring Platforms
Timeline
Team Lead - AML-KYC & Risk Operations (Google & Amazon Projects)
Accenture
09.2020 - Current
Risk Analyst
Amazon TRMS
09.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University
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