Rajashekar Nalla

About Rajashekar Nalla

Senior Compliance & Financial Crime Specialist with 12+ years’ experience in AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance across India and the UK. I specialise in building robust compliance frameworks, streamlining onboarding and periodic review processes, and achieving 100% regulatory adherence in high-pressure environments. Holding a master’s in international project management (Coventry University, UK) and a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, I apply advanced leadership strategies to lead and develop high-performing teams, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency. Highlights include: Cutting KYC review turnaround times by up to 50% Leading cross-functional teams to improve compliance efficiency by 25% Designing risk assessment frameworks and dashboards that enhance decision-making Successfully managing high-stakes audits with zero material findings Passionate about fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, I bring a proven ability to deliver results that protect business interests and meet regulatory expectations.

Experience

1. Senior Compliance Manager

   SMBC Group

   Apr 2025 — Present · London, GB

   Oversaw onboarding and periodic reviews for clients, achieving 100% regulatory compliance and reducing review turnaround times by 33%.• Completed enhanced due diligence for 120+ clients, closing high-risk alerts within 48 hours on average—down from 72 hours.• Streamlined KYC documentation and approval workflow, reducing onboarding time for cross-border clients from 10 days to 5 days and turnaround time for periodic reviews.• Led regulatory inspections, audits and QA, supporting successful outcomes with zero material findings across project reviews scheduled for contract to clear backlog periodic reviews until June 2025.• Developed Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and compliance dashboards for senior leadership, improving oversight and decision-making on regulatory matters.• Enhanced cross-functional collaboration, leading to a 25% improvement in operational compliance efficiency.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

• Chartered Management Institute

  Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, Project Management

• Coventry University London

  Master's degree, International Project Management

• International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH)

  Certification, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning