Vijay Challa

About Vijay Challa

I am an ACAMS-certified professional specializing in PEP screening, negative media analysis, transaction monitoring, and periodic reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate financial crime risks. With 12+ years of hands-on experience, I have developed a deep understanding of risk assessment, due diligence, and compliance best practices.I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with evolving regulatory frameworks. My analytical mindset and regulatory knowledge enable me to identify and prevent financial crime effectively. I thrive in fast-paced environments that require critical thinking and problem-solving to protect businesses from compliance risks.I am currently seeking managerial roles in the AML/KYC domain while continuing to expand my expertise in financial crime compliance. I am eager to connect with industry professionals, share insights, and contribute to the global fight against money laundering.Let’s connect and discuss how we can work together to strengthen financial security and compliance!

Experience

1. Team Lead - Sanctions and Pep Screening

   埃森哲

   Oct 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Led a team of analysts performing PEP and sanctions screening, ensuring timely alert reviews, quality checks, and adherence to regulatory compliance standards. Managed daily production targets, workflow allocation, and team performance, ensuring operational efficiency while effectively managing shrinkage and maintaining service level agreements (SLAs). Acted as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and internal teams to address escalations, resolve complex cases, and ensure smooth operational delivery. Conducted governance and performance review discussions, presenting key updates on screening activities, operational metrics, and process improvements to management and stakeholders. Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on screening investigations, case handling, and escalation protocols, fostering a strong compliance culture and improving team capability.

Education

• Grahambell PG College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, finance and marketing

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Project Management
• Customer Due Diligence
• Know Your Customer (Kyc)
• Transaction Monitoring
• Team Management
• Anti-Money Laundering (Aml)
• Risk Management
• Fraud Detection
• Microsoft Excel