Aditya Tiwari
@adityatiwari9
Senior AML/CTF transaction monitoring analyst specializing in complex investigations and alert review.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring Analyst with 7+ years of experience in financial services, including 3+ years dedicated to Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring. I specialize in AML/CTF investigations across complex and syndicate scenarios, and I take ownership from alerts and UARs through investigation narratives to SARs and UAR submissions.
I execute first and second level alert reviews with detailed closure commentary, ensuring investigations are high quality, well-documented, and aligned to AML/CTF obligations. I’m skilled at identifying patterns, connections, and gaps in large datasets, performing risk management and control adherence, and escalating events, issues, or breaches in line with governance and compliance requirements.
In my current role as Senior Analyst I, I lead investigations end-to-end by developing investigation plans with accurate estimation of resource and time, allocating work to supporting resources, and coaching colleagues to consolidate findings. I’ve driven uplift on alert reviews by sharing learning outcomes, improving process documentation and investigative guidelines, and delivering a 20% reduction in turnaround time through continuous improvement.
Previously at Bank of America, I conducted end-to-end AML/CTF Transaction Monitoring and produced CDD/EDD packages for high-risk clients while performing PEP screening and adverse media analysis using World-Check, LexisNexis, and Dow Jones. I was recognized with a Silver Award (Q1 2023) for analytical excellence, and I consistently delivered strong SLA adherence and investigation accuracy while collaborating cross-functionally to improve processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Analyst, FinCrime TM
AML RightSource
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led complex and syndicate financial crime transaction investigations, performing first- and second-level alert reviews and drafting SAR/UARs with detailed closure commentary and investigation narratives. Drove continuous improvement, delivering a 20% reduction in turnaround time, and coached 15+ Operations Analysts.
Performed end-to-end AML/CTF transaction monitoring investigations from alerts/UARs, including complex syndicate cases with closure commentary and investigation narratives. Conducted PEP screening and adverse media analysis (World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones) and produced CDD/EDD packages for high-risk clients, earning a Silver Award (Q1 2023) for analytical excellence and high attention to detai
Investigated customer complaints and documentation discrepancies using root cause analysis while managing complex, high-priority cases under tight deadlines. Delivered consistent, compliant outcomes through clear stakeholder communication in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ACAMS
CAMS Certification, AML/CTF
CAMS (ACAMS) certification in progress.
B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University
Bachelor of Arts, English
2016 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Honours from B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University (2016–2019).
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