Laxman Choudhary

About Laxman Choudhary

I am a dedicated KYC/AML Analyst with strong experience in financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and customer due diligence across global banking clients. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked on KYC reviews, name screening, payment screening, and transaction monitoring, ensuring adherence to global AML standards and mitigating risks.Beyond core delivery, I have also served as a Trainer for the Source of Wealth process and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for KYC operations, guiding teams on jurisdictional requirements and documentation across APAC and EMEA regions. My leadership responsibilities as Deputy Pod Lead at EY helped me strengthen skills in team management, workflow tracking, and client communication.I take pride in my proactive approach, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset, which earned me the Squad Extraordinaire Award for outstanding performance. Passionate about learning and growth, I aim to contribute meaningfully to building stronger compliance frameworks and fighting financial crime.

Experience

1. Fincrime Analyst

   EY

   Oct 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   At EY, I have been responsible for delivering critical KYC and AML compliance services for global banking clients, ensuring adherence to international regulations and minimizing financial crime risks. My work spans across customer due diligence, name screening, payment screening, and transaction monitoring, where I have consistently maintained accuracy while meeting strict SLAs in a fast-paced environment.In the Regulatory Compliance stream, I conducted end-to-end KYC reviews for both corporate and individual clients across APAC and EMEA regions. This included validating ownership structures, reviewing key legal documents, and identifying beneficial owners to ensure compliance with global AML standards. I also managed client outreach through Salesforce to improve documentation turnaround and streamline onboarding across different risk tiers.In Name and Payment Screening, I analyzed alerts for PEPs, adverse media, and large-volume transactions, flagging suspicious activities linked to sanctioned countries or unusual patterns. Currently, I am engaged in Transaction Monitoring, investigating alerts to detect potential money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud, and escalating cases in line with compliance protocols.Beyond core delivery, I contributed as a Deputy Pod Lead, managing day-to-day workflows, tracking case progress, resolving client queries, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. I also served as a Trainer for the Source of Wealth process and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for KYC, guiding colleagues on jurisdictional requirements and documentation standards across APAC and EMEA regions.My contributions have been recognized with the Squad Extraordinaire Award for outstanding performance. This role has strengthened my expertise in financial crime compliance, leadership, and global regulatory frameworks, and continues to fuel my motivation to build a strong career in risk and compliance.

Education

• Christ University, Bangalore

  B.Com - Honours

• Christ PU College

  Pre University

  2018 — 2020