Leelavathi A A

About Leelavathi A A

Experienced Risk and Compliance Analyst with extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention. Skilled in developing and implementing regulatory compliance frameworks, conducting due diligence, and mitigating risks for high-profile clients and payment processors. Proficient in global regulatory standards, including the USA PATRIOT Act, BSA, FATCA, OFAC sanctions, and other compliance frameworks. Proficient in conducting CDD/EDD for high-risk clients, including PEPs, sanctioned entities, and adverse media cases, leveraging advanced tools such as Lexis Nexis, Dow Jones, World-Check, and SWIFT. Adept at analyzing transactional data, identifying suspicious activities, and preparing detailed reports for regulatory audits. With expertise in investigating complex financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing, I deliver actionable insights to mitigate operational, reputational, and compliance risks. I excel in maintaining updated KYC records, performing risk assessments, and resolving red flags efficiently while supporting audits and driving proactive compliance measures. Passionate about financial crime prevention, I bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, backed by in-depth knowledge of global AML/CFT regulations and hands-on experience with cutting-edge compliance tools.

Experience

1. Risk and Compliance Associate

   Accenture

   Apr 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Roles and Responsibilities : Spearheaded the development and implementation of AML, KYC, and sanctions screening policies, ensuring full compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, FATF recommendations, and OFAC sanctions. Conducted comprehensive customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, including PEPs, sanctioned entities, and adverse media cases, utilizing tools such as Lexis Nexis, Dow Jones, World-Check, HAWK: Al, and AMLOCK. Developed and maintained comprehensive knowledge of global governing bodies such as OFAC, UN, EU, and HMT to ensure adherence to the latest regulations. Performed detailed risk assessments and transaction monitoring individual and institutional clients, identifying suspicious patterns and escalating potential violations for regulatory reporting. Reviewed transactional data and sanctions screening alerts, efficiently resolving false positives and ensuring accurate identification of red flags. Investigated complex financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing, preparing detailed findings for submission to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders. Utilized advanced analytical skills to detect and prevent financial crimes, leveraging platforms to analyze transactional data and mitigate operational, reputational, and compliance risks. Monitored ongoing customer activity, maintained up-to-date KYC records, and conducted periodic reviews of high-risk accounts, ensuring robust compliance measures. Delivered consistent quality and accuracy in compliance reporting, documentation review, and customer profile verification

Education

• Mangalore University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2019 — 2022