Ekta Karekar

About Ekta Karekar

AML and Financial Crime Analyst experienced in end-to-end investigations, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting for global clients. Proven ability to identify suspicious activities, perform alert analysis, and determine true positives and false positives using risk-driven methodologies. Brings additional experience in fraud operations, chargebacks, and KYC compliance, along with a background in sales that strengthens communication and business understanding.Let\'s connect and discuss how I can help your organization mitigate risk.

Experience

1. Aml Analyst

   TP

   Feb 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Manage end-to-end AML investigations for a German client, focusing on identifying potential financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud.•Analyse system-generated alerts and apply risk-based approaches to classify cases as true positives or false positives.•Draft and submit STRs/SARs with clear, concise narratives supported by investigative findings and regulatory standards.•Investigate customer activity by reviewing KYC data, transaction history, and behavioral patterns to detect anomalies.•Ensure compliance with international AML regulations and internal policies while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards.•Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in detection scenarios and suggesting enhancements to trigger mechanisms.

Education

• Sai College Bhilai

  Master in Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

  2020 — 2022

• Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya hudco sector , bhilai, Chhattisgarh

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

  2017 — 2020