VISWANATHGADEKARI

gadekariviswanath@[Link]| +91 8341184306|Marathahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka -560037

Profile Summary

Overall 4 years of experience in the field of Anti Money Laundering, Financial Crime Compliance and Risk Investigation
which leverage my expertise in financial statement analysis, forensic investigation, and regulatory compliance to
contribute to an organization's success by ensuring the integrity and legality of its financial operations. Seeking a
challenging role where I can utilize my skills in detecting discrepancies, identifying fraudulent activities, and coordinating
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industry practices and implementing effective anti-money laundering measures to protect the organization's financial
assets.

Skills

 AML Compliance  SAR Reporting

 Transaction Monitoring  Process Optimization
 Risk Assessment  KYC Verification
 UTR Review  CDD, EDD and Periodic Review
 Team Leadership  Investigative Analysis
 Regulatory Compliance  Financial Statement Analysis
 Fraud Detection  AML Regulations and Laws
 PEP and Screening  STR Filing

Experience

Deutsche Bank Client Client  Performing customer due diligence (CDD), Enhance due diligence
(Payroll Protiviti Member India Pvt. (EDD) for US corporate clients which includes Client on-Boarding,
Ltd) Period Review and Ad hoc reviews.
Bangalore  Conducted regular assessments of bank monitoring rules to
KYC/AML Investigator ensure they comprehensively covered AML standards such as the
03/2024–11/2024 Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act, guaranteeing regulatory
compliance.
 Implemented sample-based quality checks and conducted
Root Cause Analysis to pin point are as for process
enhancement, resulting in stream lined AML procedures
and heightened operational efficiency.
 Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of AML concepts,
regulations, and industry trends, ensuring strict adherence
to compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
 Experienced in screening customers for adverse and negative media
searches using RDC, LexisNexis, and World Checks to prevent fraud
transactions happening in the account.
 Monitored shifts in AML/ATF legislation, industry trends, and
emerging issues, providing risk-based recommendations to
senior management and contributing to pro active compliance
measures.
 Collaborated closely with team members to effectively manage high-
riskprofilecases,demonstratingprofessionalism,confidentiality,and
Sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.
  Demonstrated the ability to work autonomously with minimal
supervision, while also actively engaging in a team environment to
accomplish shared objectives and goals.
 Screening in KYC and AML refers to the process of verifying and
Assessing the risk associated with a customer’s identity, background
and activities.
 The purpose of screening helps financial institutions and regulated
entities to identify potential risks associated with customers and
prevent them from money laundering, terrorist financing, and
other financial crimes.
 Screening includes collections of customer information to check
against the global sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN) to identify individual
with political connections and adverse media search to evaluate the
customer’s risk profile based on screening results.

JP Morgan Chase & Co Client  Conducting thorough reviews of periodic review, new and existing
(Payroll EY (Ernst & Young)) clients in adherence to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Hyderabad  Identifying, reviewing, and monitoring high-risk clients, providing
Transaction Monitoring Analyst comprehensive analysis, and supporting documentation.
11/2023- 01/2024  Utilizing data analysis techniques to assess the risk associated with
new and existing clients, aligning with enforcement bodies such as
FINCEN and OFAC.
 Actively participating in projects, leading team meetings, and
delivering training to new team members on data extraction from
source systems and publicly available data.
 Analyzing financial documents and statements to identify patterns
indicative of suspicious activity.
 Reporting suspicious transactions or activities promptly and
efficiently and staying updated on the latest anti-money laundering
compliance rules and regulations.
 Identified and referred high-risk customers, Including potential
politically exposed persons (PEPs) and individuals subject to
sanctions, to internal partners for appropriate action.
 Prepare comprehensive summary narratives for the SAR Committee,
presenting cases for review.
 Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the FIU/SIU
team, leveraging performance data and feedback to refine
investigation processes and enhance efficiency.
 Collaborated cross-functionally with compliance, legal, and risk
management teams to ensure alignment of investigative efforts with
Broader organizational goals and regulatory requirements, fostering a
Cohesive approach to combating financial crimes.

JP Morgan Chase & Co Client  Conducted thorough Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know
(Payroll EY (Ernst & Young)) Your Customer (KYC) reviews for both on boarding & existing
Hyderabad entities, including Corporations, Trusts, LLCs, and NGOs, ensuring
Transaction Monitoring Analyst full regulatory compliance.
03/2023-06/2023  Expertly validated key client details such as registered & business
names, entity type, legal entity identifier(LEI), principal place of
 Business (PPOB) & year /place of incorporation to ensure proper
on Boarding & periodic reviews.
 Identified key signatories based on the entity type (e.g., LLP
partners, corporate CEOs, CFOs & board members) to ensure proper
authorization & adherence to KYC protocols.
 Conducted ownership verification, identifying Ultimate Beneficial
Owners (UBOs) with precision, classifying high-risk entities at 10%
ownership thresholds and medium/low-risk entities at 25%.
 Performed extensive adverse media checks, Sanctions including
Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screenings & individual/ entity
assessments, mitigating potential risk exposure,
 Conducted stringent quality checks on collected KYC data,
ensuring accuracy, completeness & adherence to established
protocols, enhancing overall client data integrity.
 Regularly reviewed employee system access, raising tickets for new
employee access & escalating team concerns to management to
ensure seamless operations & proper system usage.
Price water house Coopers
Client  Conducting CDD and CIP for US corporate clients includes Period
Review and Update reviews (Medium and Low).
Pay roll Future Soft India Pvt. Ltd
 Conducting AML Screening on new/existing customers
Bangalore (Remote)
in accordance with the Bank’s policies and
AntiMoney Laundering/KYC
procedures.
Analyst
 Assist in ensuring ongoing due diligence efforts and KYC are
06/2022-10/2022
maintained while identifying substantive changes to
customer profiles.
 Proficient in conducting initial alert reviews and making informed
decisions to determine the scope of investigations.
 Confirmed timely resolution of work assignments by
organizing and prioritizing appropriately.
 Handling and maintenance of confidential client documentation.
 Trained various new comers on the entire AML/KYC work
flow process.
 Conduct targeted reviews on medium and low risk banking clients,
assessing their overall customer profiles, products, services, and
transactions, and promptly escalate potential issues.
 Experienced in screening customers for adverse and negative
media searches using RDC, Lexis Nexis and World Checks to
detect and prevent fraud transactions happening in the
account.

GSR Constructions  Managed and supervised daily site operations, ensuring

Warangal adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality
Site Engineer standards.
06/2016-07/2021  Coordinated with sub contractors, vendors, and
project stakeholders to ensure smooth project
execution.
 Over saw the planning, execution, and completion
of construction projects, meeting all specifications
and deadlines.
 Conducted on-site inspections and assessments, ensuring
construction work met safety, design, and quality standards.
 Implemented and maintained quality control procedures,
  Interpreted and reviewed technical drawings, blueprints,
and construction plans to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
 Conducted material inspections to ensure compliance with
project specifications and industry standards.
 Utilized Auto CAD, Revit, and other design soft ware to
create and modify project designs and drawings.
 Ensured the implementation of health and safety standards
on site, reducing accident.
 Led safety audits and risk assessments, implementing
corrective actions to improve overall site safety and
compliance with OSHA standards.
 Prepared and presented regular progress reports to clients,
senior management, and stakeholders, ensuring
transparency.

Education and Certifications

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Anantapur

G Pulla Reddy Engineering College •Kurnool

Researching for ACAMS Certification*2025

Technical/ Negative Media Skills

• World Check •RDC •LexisNexis •Interact •MS Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word).