Akanksha Saini

I’m a financial crime investigations professional with 2+ years of experience in KYC/CDD/EDD/AML compliance and intelligence-led investigations across fraud, sanctions, and financial crime. I bring strong working knowledge of global KYC/AML compliance regulations, and I’m known for identifying policy and process gaps and translating them into clear, actionable recommendations.

At Grant Thornton, I manage 20+ cases daily, delivering 114% productivity and 85%+ quality scores while meeting strict SLA and KPI targets. I perform CDD and EDD reviews aligned with global compliance standards, screening 100+ customers and transactions weekly against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media databases, and escalating high-risk cases autonomously within established procedures.

I also strengthen investigations through complex network analysis—identifying links to organised crime groups (OCGs) and correlating patterns across 200+ cases. Beyond casework, I conduct typology and sector reviews across 3+ client sectors, uncover recurring risk trends, and recommend workflow improvements that reduce repeat fraud exposure, while using OSINT to validate ownership structures and transaction behavior.

Previously as a Research Intern, I analyzed financial records and transactional datasets to surface red flags and support SAR/UAR drafting and risk assessment documentation. I’m detail-oriented and proactive, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and I approach compliance work with the goal of continuous improvement—supporting embedding of revised standards and coaching junior analysts to raise investigation quality.