Lavanya Mishra

About Lavanya Mishra

A results-driven Financial Crimes Analyst with over 1.6 year of hands-on experience in fraud investigation & detection, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as a FIU Analyst at TEKsystems within the Financial Intelligence Unit. I specialize in the triage and analysis of complex transaction monitoring and KYC alerts, ensuring timely and precise escalation while maintaining rigorous documentation to meet the highest compliance standards. In my previous role at Genpact, I conducted in-depth investigations into unauthorized transactions, providing clear, actionable resolutions that enhanced operational efficiency and reinforced regulatory frameworks. With certifications in AML KYC and Risk Management, I am committed to continuous learning and leveraging data-driven insights to proactively identify emerging financial threats. I thrive on applying analytical rigor and strategic thinking to safeguard financial integrity and mitigate risks across dynamic, fast-evolving environments.**Core Skills** Fraud Detection & Prevention | Anti-Money Laundering (AML)| Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance | Transaction Monitoring & Alert Triage | Risk Management & Mitigation | Financial Investigations | Due Diligence | Regulatory Compliance (FCPA, GDPR, etc.)| Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)| Data Analysis & Reporting || Financial Crime Risk Assessment | Trend Analysis & Emerging Threats || Fraud Risk Assessment | Dispute Resolution | Incident Reporting & Documentation | Compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards || Anti-Fraud Tools & Technologies |**Certifications** AML KYC | Disputes and Fraud Practitioner | Risk Management ||Banking and Capital Markets |FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)

Experience

1. Fiu Analyst

   TEKsystems

   Oct 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Works at client location American Express - Specializing in AML investigations, alert reviews, and ensuring the organization complies with regulatory requirements to prevent financial crimes- Conduct Transaction monitoring and review alerts to identify suspicious activities such as money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing, ensuring compliance with AML, CTF, and other regulatory frameworks- Analyze financial transactions to detect red flags, including structuring, layering, and other money laundering techniques, while escalating critical findings for further investigation- Prepare, document, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring timely reporting of suspicious or unusual activities to regulatory authorities- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk individuals, including PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), sanctioned entities, and high-risk businesses, assessing exposure to financial crime risks- Utilize advanced tools such as GAITS, CDR reports, CBAR reports, LexisNexis, and Google searches for gathering intelligence, verifying customer information, and supporting investigative efforts- Investigate complex patterns of behavior by analyzing customer profiles, transaction histories, and suspicious trends across multiple data points to identify potential financial crime activities- Ensure compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML regulations, working closely with internal compliance and legal teams to assess and manage risk- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline the investigation process, ensuring efficient resolution of complex cases while maintaining high standards of compliance.

Education

• Red Rose Senior Secondary School Lucknow

  Intermediate

  2017 — 2018

• Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2021 — 2023

• National Post Graduate College Lucknow (NGPC)

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2018 — 2021