Sai Avvari

About Sai Avvari

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist | ‍ Assistant Manager | Passionate about Financial IntegrityWelcome to my LinkedIn profile! I\'m Sai Avvari, an experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional with a track record of 8 years in the industry. As an Assistant Manager at State Street, I lead the Periodic Reviews team for Alternatives Business Unit segment, across Bangalore & Hyderabad, India. My journey in AML has equipped me with a deep understanding of :AML Software: Proficient in utilizing AML software and tools for transaction monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. Experience with Fenergo.Risk Assessment: Proficient in conducting risk assessments to identify potential money laundering and financial crime risks within an organization. Skilled at developing risk profiles and implementing appropriate mitigation strategiesKnow Your Customer (KYC): Experienced in performing thorough KYC due diligence on clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and preventing the infiltration of illicit funds.Transaction Monitoring: Well-versed in monitoring and analyzing financial transactions for unusual patterns and activities that might indicate money laundering or suspicious behavior.Sanctions Screening: Familiar with sanctions lists and adept at implementing effective screening procedures to detect transactions involving sanctioned individuals, entities, or countries.Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of AML laws, regulations, and guidelines, including those established by regulatory bodies such as FinCEN, FATF, and local authorities.Training and Education: Able to design and deliver AML training programs for employees to ensure a strong culture of compliance and awareness throughout the organization.Emerging Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest AML trends, emerging threats, and innovative technologies in the financial industry to adapt strategies and prevent new forms of money laundering.Let\'s connect! Whether you\'re an AML enthusiast, looking for collaboration, or just want to discuss industry trends, feel free to reach out.#AntiMoneyLaundering #FinancialIntegrity #AMLExpert

Experience

1. Lead Consultant - Sanctions

   PwC

   Mar 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Bhavans College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce

  2012 — 2015

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Postgraduate Degree, Business Administration and Management, General