Naresh Kumar Meesala

About Naresh Kumar Meesala

Seasoned AML/CFT Specialist with 17 years of experience, including 11+ years in Financial Crime domains like KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, Fraud Investigation, and CDD. Proven track record at Wells Fargo, TCS, and HSBC leading teams, driving compliance, and delivering process improvements. Expert in global banking regulations, risk-based approaches, and stakeholder management. Seeking a senior role in Financial Crime Compliance to leverage deep expertise and contribute to strategic risk mitigation.

Experience

1. AVP Financial Crimes Specialist

   Wells Fargo

   Sep 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Conducted end-to-end investigations into complex fraud, AML, and financial crime cases, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.Performed risk assessments and transaction monitoring to identify suspicious activity, applying advanced fraud detection models and analytics.Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AML/CFT regulations, providing guidance to business units and mentoring peers on compliance best practices.Evaluated internal controls and policies for effectiveness, recommending enhancements to strengthen fraud prevention frameworks.Drafted and delivered formal escalation reports, incident summaries, and governance documentation for senior management and regulators.Partnered with cross-functional teams to design and implement preventive strategies, reducing exposure to financial crime risks.Ledd training sessions and SME workshops to build organizational awareness of fraud risks and compliance obligations.Conducted root cause analysis of financial crime incidents, ensuring corrective actions and long-term process improvements.Supported regulatory audits and examinations, serving as SME liaison to external auditors and internal governance committees.Delivered data-driven insights through onsite reviews and reporting.

Education

• Andhra University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom