Akhil Ankam

About Akhil Ankam

Currently working as Associate manager at CoinSwitch (PeepalCo) overseeing overall crypto compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements from FIU IND. As a Team Lead in Compliance Operations at Terrapay, a prominent fintech company facilitating seamless, real-time global payment solutions through issuing, acquiring, payout, and international money transfer capabilities, I possess 9+ years of experience in Compliance, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and procedures. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from St. Ann\'s College of Engineering and Technology, I am certified as an AML-KYC Compliance Officer and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.At Fi, I strategically plan and implement operational efficiency across assigned projects, leveraging extensive functional and operational knowledge of various team activities. Leading a team of ten Level 1 investigators, I ensured adherence to AML/KYC standards, conducted due diligence on high-risk customers and suspicious transactions, and reported suspicious activities to our partner bank. Furthermore, I provided AML/KYC regulatory training and mentorship to team members, aligning with RBI and partner bank standards, and served as the primary point of contact between the organization and the partner bank, addressing fraud and suspicious accounts promptly.My prior experience at EY involved monitoring and reporting suspicious activity for EY businesses and clients. At Amazon, I functioned as a Transaction Risk Investigator, mitigating fraudulent activities on the e-commerce platform. My career has consistently leveraged expertise in risk prevention, compliance, and financial analysis to protect organizations from financial crimes, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard their reputations.I am a dedicated professional committed to continuous learning and embracing new challenges. I highly value teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication, consistently striving for high-quality work and exceptional customer satisfaction. I seek a challenging role where I can contribute significantly to organizational growth and success while furthering my professional development.

Experience

1. Associate Manager

   CoinSwitch

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Responsibilities: Prepare and file FIU-IND reports, including STR/SARs, in line with PMLA requirements. Create weekly and monthly compliance MIS reports for internal stakeholders. Review and analyze AML alerts and support L1 & L2 analysts in taking final actions before STR escalation. Perform on-chain analysis of crypto transactions, including wallet behavior, fund flow, and risk indicators. Support chain monitoring and wallet risk assessment frameworks for crypto assets. Assist in improving alert quality and reducing false positives in crypto transaction monitoring.Tools: Chainalysis, OpenBlocks, LexisNexis, SurePass, Marble, Kapture, Redash, Postman

Education

• St. Ann's College of Engineering and Technology., Nayunipalli(V), Vetapalem(M), Chirala-523187,(CC-F0)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

  2010 — 2014