Varsha Chandrasekhar
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced professional with 8+ years in KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance across global banking sectors. Proven ability to lead KYC remediation initiatives for corporate clients, maintaining compliance with international regulations. Acknowledged for analytical judgment and stakeholder management, enhancing operational quality. Aspiring to step into a Team Lead or Compliance Oversight role, leveraging expertise and mentoring experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Risk Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive sanctions screening and adverse media analysis for corporate and institutional clients.
- Perform KYC remediation reviews across low to high-risk entities in accordance with AML/KYC policies.
- Identify beneficial ownership structures, legal representatives, and controllers for complex entities.
- Execute PEP and sanctions list screening, escalating potential matches and ensuring adherence to compliance policies.
- Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to obtain Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) approvals.
- Recognized for leadership, training support, and winning ‘Superstar’ and ‘Supporting Team Leader’ awards.
KYC Analyst
Del Cap Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (Delta Capita)
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Executed timely reviews of KYC files for corporate and commercial banking clients.
- Verified beneficial ownership and entity structures, ensuring global compliance alignment.
- Screened clients for adverse media, PEPs, and sanctions exposure.
- Maintained data confidentiality and compliance with internal risk management procedures.
QC Remediation Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY)
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Led quality assurance for KYC remediation processes, ensuring compliance with EDD/CDD requirements.
- Reviewed high-risk clients and identified potential AML/sanctions exposure.
- Conducted root-cause analysis for quality errors and implemented process improvements.
- Served as floor walker and trainer for new joiners, supporting overall process standardization.
- Recipient of EY Bravo Award for exceptional client service and process excellence.
Education
MBA - Finance
Presidency College
Bangalore01.2017
B.Com - Accounts
Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management
Bangalore01.2015
Skills
Regulatory Compliance (AML/KYC)
Sanctions & PEP Screening
End-to-End KYC Remediation
Corporate & Institutional Banking KYC
Risk Assessment & Escalation Handling
Quality Control & Process Enhancement
Stakeholder & Client Management
Team Collaboration & Leadership Readiness
Certification
EY Bronze Badge on Financial Products
Timeline
Risk Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
KYC Analyst
Del Cap Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (Delta Capita)
06.2021 - 03.2022
QC Remediation Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY)
10.2017 - 06.2021
MBA - Finance
Presidency College
B.Com - Accounts
Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management