Abhishek Penugurthi

I’m a Financial Crime Compliance professional with 4.7 years of experience in AML/KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and banking operations across global service and banking environments. I conduct risk assessments and regulatory compliance reviews, coordinating with stakeholders and driving process improvements that strengthen controls.

In recent roles, I’ve conducted sanctions reviews for 100+ clients monthly, monitored 300+ transactions daily, and maintained 98–100% accuracy while adhering to SLAs. I investigate Level 1 (L1) payment transaction alerts using public domain research, escalate high-risk issues, and manage cases involving PEPs and sanctions-exposed entities.

I’ve also contributed to KYC onboarding and periodic reviews, including name screening for sanctions/PEP/adverse media using tools like LexisNexis, World-Check, and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. I’m proud to have supported initiatives like the Insta LSM project and to be recognized for consistent performance, mentorship, and process enhancements in KYC and sanctions screening.