Lavan Metta

About Lavan Metta

Highly motivated and results-driven AML/KYC and Financial Crime professional with 2.5 years of experience in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and fraud risk investigations across banking, fintech, and digital payment environments. Previously worked at Wipro Technologies, supporting financial crime prevention and compliance operations in high-volume settings.My experience includes executing Customer Due Diligence (CDD), performing KYC verification, monitoring transactions, and identifying suspicious patterns such as structuring and abnormal account behavior. I have strong hands-on exposure to case investigations and compliance reporting, supporting internal review and regulatory decision-making through clear documentation and analysis.I apply a Risk-Based Approach (RBA) to assess and mitigate customer and transaction risk and have working knowledge of global AML standards and sanctions requirements (e.g, FATF, OFAC). I am proficient in using screening and investigation tools such as World-Check and LexisNexis, with solid analytical skills in reviewing source of funds/wealth at a basic level.I am committed to maintaining regulatory compliance, improving investigation quality, and contributing to efficient, well-controlled AML and fraud risk processes.

Experience

1. Fraud Analyst Ii

   Kroll

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   At Kroll, I handle end-to-end transaction monitoring and AML reviews across multiple U.S. banking programs, including Patriot Bank and various card-program portfolios. My responsibilities include: Monitoring ACH, card, and high-risk transactions for red flags and suspicious patterns. Reviewing alerts across multiple bank-related programs and platforms.Identifying compliance issues and ensuring activities align with regulatory standards. Escalating cases that require deeper investigation Conducting adverse media screening to assess customer risk profiles. Preparing clear documentation and case narratives for internal review. Supporting broader AML processes and contributing to fraud-risk assessments.

Education

• ZPHS

  SSC

• Satavahana University, Karimnagar

  Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology

• S R junior college

  intermediate, BIPC

• Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

  Master's degree, Biochemistry