Sandesh Saradagi

About Sandesh Saradagi

I am a results-driven Financial Crime Compliance professional with 13+ years of experience leading AML, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, and Sanctions operations across global banking and financial services. Over the years, I’ve built and managed high-performing teams (L0–L2), strengthened AML control frameworks, and delivered end-to-end oversight on risk and compliance processes. My expertise spans AML investigations, SAR/CTR reporting, EDD, sanctions screening, and risk assessment. I leverage strong analytical skills and domain knowledge to identify emerging risks, optimize workflows, and enhance compliance maturity across operations. I am passionate about building capable teams, improving processes, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations. Recognized for my collaborative leadership style, I work closely with stakeholders, audit teams, and cross-functional partners to drive transparency, improve operational resilience, and support sustainable business growth.I\'m committed to staying current with evolving AML and FCC regulations and continuously elevating the effectiveness of financial crime risk management. Areas of Expertise: AML | Transaction Monitoring | Financial Crime Compliance | Risk Assessment | EDD | KYC | SAR/CTR | Sanctions Screening | FCC Operations | Team Leadership | Audit & Regulatory Compliance | Process Optimization

Experience

1. Manager

   Genpact

   Oct 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Managing a cross-functional team comprising Assistant Managers, Business Analysts, Senior Analysts and Analysts, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery across functions. Exhibited strong leadership in managing a diverse team across operational levels (L0, L1, and L2), driving cross-level collaboration and consistently achieving operational excellence. Oversaw daily operations while cultivating a collaborative, high-performance team culture to drive efficiency and results. Implemented strategic talent management initiatives that enhanced team productivity and ensured alignment with organizational objectives. Established and maintained strong stakeholder relationships through clear, consistent communication, ensuring alignment on objectives, expectations, and deliverables. Delivered actionable insights through data analysis and interpretation, enabling early identification and proactive management of emerging risk areas. Ensured precise day-end reconciliation and prompt escalation of critical risks and issues, upholding the highest standards of operational excellence.

Education

• Bangalore University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Marketin

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Sanctions
• Mis
• Anti Money Laundering
• Kyc
• Financial Risk
• Transaction Processing
• Ofac
• Google Adwords
• Compliance Operations
• Edd
• Financial Services
• Lexisnexis
• Payments
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Fraud
• Hmt
• Google Adsense
• Credit Analysis
• Fraud Detection
• Cdd
• Financial Analysis