Lakshmi Mallikarjuna
@lakshmimallikarjuna
AML & Compliance professional with 8.9 years’ experience in KYC, EDD, sanctions screening and investigations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an AML and Compliance professional with nearly nine years of experience across KYC, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and financial crime investigations. I have led high-risk client reviews, prepared detailed investigation narratives, and supported cross-functional compliance operations for global clients.
I have experience using LexisNexis, World-Check and internal screening tools, performing PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening, and analyzing corporate documents to validate ownership and source-of-wealth. I served as an escalation point, mentored team members, delivered coaching and huddles, and managed operations during team-lead absences.
My achievements include Kaizen certification and multiple internal awards for performance improvement; I focus on driving process enhancements, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring quality and timely closure of cases while collaborating with AML, fraud and operations teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Associate
WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 (9 months)
Led monthly EDD reviews for 40+ high-risk clients across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, identifying red flags via transaction trends and managing timely closure of sanctions alerts and case allocations.
Senior Process Analyst
Accenture Solutions Private Ltd.
Feb 2020 - Mar 2025 (5 years 1 month)
Led AML/KYC and transaction monitoring activities, performed customer due diligence and source-of-wealth analysis, and acted as escalation point to resolve team and process issues while ensuring compliance with production and quality metrics.
Process Analyst
Gallagher Service Centre LLP
Feb 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years)
Supported US and Canadian Property & Casualty insurance operations by verifying policy documentation, managing service requests, performing internal validations, and identifying discrepancies to maintain system accuracy.
ELSupported global compliance engagements by performing cash and position reconciliations, taxation-related tasks, transactional risk analysis, and customer screenings to ensure accurate reporting and SLA adherence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MSM.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Completed an MBA in Finance focused on corporate finance and related subjects.
M.L.A. Academy of Higher Learning
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Management
Completed a BBM program covering business management fundamentals.
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