Kethan Vijayakumar

About Kethan Vijayakumar

Experienced People Manager with a strong background in financial compliance, AML investigations, andaudit processes. Skilled in leading and developing teams, optimizing workflow efficiency, and ensuringregulatory adherence. Adept at training and mentoring employees to enhance operational effectiveness andcompliance standards. Proven ability to implement process improvements and mitigate risks in high-stakesfinancial environments.

Experience

1. Regulatory Control Senior Advisor

   Deutsche Bank

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Global Sanctions, Compliance & AFC • Conduct detailed investigations of sanctions screening alerts across payment, client, and trade finance flows to identify potential risks. • Apply risk-based analysis to determine true matches versus false positives and ensure appropriate follow-up actions. • Ensure compliance with global sanctions regulations including OFAC, UN, EU, and UK HMT frameworks. • Escalate sensitive or confirmed sanctions hits to relevant stakeholders and support regulatory reporting processes. • Maintain high-quality investigative documentation, audit trails, and case records in line with governance standards. • Contribute to management information (MI) reporting and trend analysis for senior leadership and governance forums. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Compliance, and Operations to resolve complex investigations. • Support internal training and awareness initiatives related to sanctions and financial crime compliance. • Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to screening system tuning and operational enhancements. • Stay updated on evolving sanctions regulations, geopolitical developments, and industry best practices.

Education

• Baldwin Boys High School

  ICSC

• St. Joseph's Pre-University College

  Pre University, PCMC

• Dayananda Sagar Institutions

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce

  2012 — 2015