Somashekar V
Senior AML/KYC Analyst | CDD, EDD, Sanctions & PEP Screening | Risk & Compliance Specialist | World-Check | LexisNexis | Financial Crime Prevention
- Role
- Senior Associate at Genpact
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Somashekar V
AML/KYC professional with 3+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, specializing in customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and sanctions screening.Currently working as a Senior AML/KYC Analyst, I focus on identifying high-risk customers, analyzing complex ownership structures, and performing detailed adverse media investigations. I have hands-on experience with tools like World-Check, LexisNexis, and RDC, ensuring accurate screening and regulatory compliance.I have strong expertise in:• PEP, sanctions & adverse media screening• UBO identification & risk assessment• False positive analysis & escalation handling• Risk-based decision making aligned with FATF guidelinesI am passionate about financial crime prevention and continuously enhancing my skills in AML investigations and transaction monitoring.Currently open to opportunities in AML/KYC, Financial Crime, and Compliance roles where I can contribute to risk mitigation and regulatory excellence. Open to connect with professionals and recruiters in AML & Compliance domain.
Experience
Senior Associate
Jun 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Conducting CDD and EDD reviews for medium and high-risk customers including PEPs and complex ownership structures• Performing sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening using World-Check, LexisNexis, and RDC• Analyzing UBO structures, geographic risk, and business activities to assign accurate risk ratings• Identifying and differentiating false positives vs true matches through detailed analysis• Preparing investigation summaries with risk-based recommendations for escalation or approval• Ensuring compliance with FATF guidelines and internal AML policies• Supporting periodic KYC reviews and remediation processes
Education
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Bangalore North University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance
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