Athira Raj
Financial Crime Risk Investigator @TD
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Crime Risk Investigator @TD
Toronto, ON, CA
Conduct enhanced due diligence on high‑risk customers, analyzing transactions, adverse media, and beneficial ownership to identify money‑laundering indicators and support STR decisions. Investigate risk profiles, validate source of funds, and synthesize multi‑source data into clear risk narratives. Collaborate with FIU and compliance partners to escalate cases, strengthen AML controls, and ensure alignment with FINTRAC, sanctions, and TD regulatory standards.
EDUCATION
University of Madras
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Banking & Insurance)
Abu Dhabi Indian School
High School, All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
Centennial College School of Business
Graduate Certificate, Marketing- Research and Analytics
ABOUT ATHIRA RAJ
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with 12+ years of experience leading financial crime investigations, sanctions compliance, and regulatory risk management across major Canadian banks and global financial institutions. I specialize in strengthening AML programs, elevating investigative accuracy, and reducing organizational exposure to financial crime.My Core strengths include transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, EDD/KYC for high-risk clients, fraud typology analysis, and regulatory frameworks (PCMLTFA, BSA/AML, FATF). I bring advanced analytics skills and a strong ability to translate complex risk insights into actionable strategies.Multilingual and detail-oriented, I thrive in fast-paced compliance teams and enjoy mentoring emerging investigators. Passionate about financial crime prevention and the future of AI-enabled compliance, I’m eager to contribute to forward-thinking banking teams.Let’s connect: a••••••••@gmail.com
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