Banu Prakash P

About Banu Prakash P

Assistant Manager with over 4 years of expertise in Transaction Monitoring, PEP & Sanctions Screening, Financial Investigations, SAR Filing, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Risk Assessments. Adept at leading teams, driving compliance initiatives, and ensuring adherence to global regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate high-risk transactions and customer activities, with a strong track record of filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with regulatory requirements. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, mentoring analysts, and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance standards. Possess a deep understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF/ATF) regulations, with practical knowledge of international standards including FATF recommendations. Recognized for analytical acumen, investigative rigor, and leadership skills that ensure both operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Core Skills- Financial Crime Compliance: Transaction Monitoring, PEP & Sanctions Screening, FIU Investigations, SAR Filing- Risk Management: Customer & Transaction Risk Assessment, EDD/CDD, Due Diligence Reviews- Leadership & Team Management: Supervising analysts, allocating workloads, performance monitoring, mentoring, and training- Regulatory Knowledge: AML/CTF frameworks, FATF guidelines, OFAC, EU, and global sanctions regimes- Technology & Tools: Proficiency in financial crime risk assessment tools and AML monitoring systems- Process Optimization: Streamlining compliance workflows, ensuring audit readiness, and enhancing reporting accuracy- Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination-People Management & Product Management.Business & Vendor OperationsBusiness Metrics & SLA Delivery- Quality Assurance.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager Compliance

   EY

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Assistant Manager Compliance at EY with a strong background in leading and executing complex investigations into financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing and an experienced Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) agent. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, particularly AML and CFT frameworks. Skilled in team leadership, people management, and fostering a high-performance culture. Adept at strategic financial data analysis, risk mitigation, and collaborative engagement with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.Key Responsibilities and Expertise1. Led, mentored, and managed a high-performing team of FIU Agents/Analysts, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the timely and high-quality execution of all investigations.2. Established performance metrics and conducted regular reviews, providing constructive feedback and implementing development plans to enhance team capabilities and expertise in financial crime investigation.3. Directed and personally conducted high-priority, complex investigations into suspected financial crimes, utilizing advanced forensic accounting and data analytics to uncover schemes related to money laundering, sanctions violations, and internal fraud.4. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR)- Oversaw the rigorous process of identifying, reviewing, and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to relevant Financial Intelligence Units (FIU).5. Implemented robust Quality Assurance (QA) processes for all investigation files and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and completeness for internal audit and external regulatory scrutiny.6. Prepared and presented detailed, executive-level reports on investigation findings, significant financial crime trends, and team performance to senior management and governing committees, supporting strategic decision-making and risk governance.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Business/Management