Sumesh Kumar Janardhanan
Risk & Compliance Leader | Financial Crime Risk
- Role
- Manager - Institutional Kyc Reviews at Genpact
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sumesh Kumar Janardhanan
Experienced AML/KYC Compliance Leader with 12+ years in Client Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Quality Assurance across global banking operations. Proven expertise in managing complex client structures including Funds, SPVs, Trusts, and Corporates, with sign-off authority on high-risk reviews and new client adoptions.I specialize in- Risk Assessment & Financial Crime Compliance – ensuring adherence to global AML directives (FSA, JMLSG, EU AMLD, MiFID)- Exception & Escalation Management – balancing SLA requirements with regulatory obligations- Leadership & Governance – leading QA specialists, driving control enhancements, and reducing recurring errors through calibration and mentoring- Global Stakeholder Engagement – collaborating with Business and Compliance teams across London, Frankfurt, and Singapore to resolve escalations and strengthen KYC frameworks- I am passionate about building robust compliance frameworks that minimize regulatory risk, improve client lifecycle transparency, and prepare organizations for evolving audit and regulatory expectations.
Experience
Manager - Institutional Kyc Reviews
Dec 2021 — Present · IN
Lead a team of 11 QA specialists managing Institutional KYC reviews across CIP, CDD, and EDD- Reviewed & approved complex client profiles (Funds, Corporates, SPVs, Trusts) for new adoptions and periodic reviews- Managed exceptions & escalations, balancing SLA requirements with compliance quality- Partnered with global stakeholders (Business & Compliance to resolve KYC escalations and standardize documentation- Delivered governance dashboards & trend analysis to senior leadership, reducing recurring KYC errors.
Education
Chinmaya Mission College, Palakkad
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
1998 — 2001
Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad
Pre-Degree, Commerce
1996 — 1998
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