VENU KUMAR MUNNURI
Risk Associate
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished Financial Crimes and AML compliance professional with 5+ years of experience specializing in KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening. With significant roles at Wells Fargo — where I led quality assurance audits across 500+ branches — and Entain India, I have consistently delivered high-quality due diligence, identified suspicious activities, and streamlined compliance workflows. At Entain India, automated compliance tracking using advanced Excel dashboards, reducing manual effort by 40%. My technical expertise is complemented by a strong commitment to compliance integrity and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Associate (Financial Crimes)
Entain India
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current
- Executed end-to-end KYC onboarding and periodic reviews for clients, ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
- Conducted CDD and EDD for high-risk customers through PEP screening and comprehensive risk assessments.
- Managed RFI processes and client outreach to validate and assess customer documentation for accuracy.
- Reviewed transaction monitoring alerts related to money laundering, ensuring timely escalation of suspicious activities.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to resolve KYC exceptions and regulatory inquiries efficiently.
- Automated compliance tracking using advanced Excel dashboards reduces manual effort by 40%, while achieving full training completion for over 150 employees.
- Supported the establishment of a strong Risk Management Committee by actively participating in meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes concerning enterprise risks assessment.
Quality Assurance Administrator
Wells Fargo International Solutions
Hyderabad
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted compliance and quality assurance audits across 500+ branches, identifying control gaps and process inefficiencies
- Assessed adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements to support AML initiatives
- Prepared monthly management information systems (MIS) reports and quality metrics for senior management
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to remediate audit findings and provide policy guidance
- Supported a culture of continuous learning by sharing best practices and lessons learned with team members and stakeholders.
Associate Quality Assurance Administrator
Wells Fargo International Solutions
Hyderabad
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Executed compliance assessments and risk evaluations to identify control gaps and regulatory risks across multiple business units
- Ensured timely escalation and remediation of policy deviations identified during assessments
- Supported quality assurance initiatives and maintained audit readiness through meticulous documentation standards
- Facilitated continuous process improvement aligned with AML and regulatory expectations
Education
MBA - Finance
AV PG College
Hyderabad05-2020
Skills
KYC regulatory knowledge
SQL data analysis
Customer risk evaluation
Suspicious activity reporting
Fraud detection monitoring
Detailed due diligence analysis
Anti-money laundering compliance
Fraud risk assessment
Accomplishments
- Compliance Automation Achievement: Successfully automated compliance tracking, significantly improving efficiency in training and compliance reporting
- 500+ Branch Audits: Led quality assurance audits across 500+ Wells Fargo branches, identifying critical control gaps
- Team Training Excellence: Achieved 100% training completion for 150+ employees through structured compliance programs
Timeline
Risk Associate (Financial Crimes)
Entain India
09.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Administrator
Wells Fargo International Solutions
08.2022 - 08.2023
Associate Quality Assurance Administrator
Wells Fargo International Solutions
01.2021 - 08.2022
MBA - Finance
AV PG College