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Likhitha Likhi

@likhithalikhi

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Experienced KYC/AML Specialist with a strong background in banking operations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for growth in compliance and risk management, within a collaborative and innovative environment.

I am a proactive and result-oriented KYC/AML Specialist with over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry. Currently, I serve as a Team Leader at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where I lead a team in conducting thorough investigations and ensuring compliance with KYC and AML regulations. My expertise encompasses Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and transaction monitoring, allowing me to effectively mitigate risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing.

Throughout my career, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of banking operations, including document verification, account opening, and back-office functions. My role involves analyzing transaction data to identify suspicious activities and providing actionable insights to enhance compliance measures. I have been recognized for my contributions with multiple certificates of appreciation and have consistently ranked among the top performers in my academic and professional pursuits.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AML-Compliance Team Lead

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Aug 2019 - Apr 2025 (5 years 8 months)

Led a team in conducting investigations for consumer, business, treasury, and commercial banking accounts. Monitored transactions, documented data, and analyzed information to identify potential risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, and other red flags.

AML KYC Transaction Monitoring Risk Assessment Data Analysis Team Leadership Documentation

KYC/AML Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services

Aug 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Applied sound knowledge of AML/KYC practices in Customer Due Diligence via Remediation projects. Performed research using internal and external sources, gathering and analyzing documentation in accordance with regulatory and KYC requirements.

AML KYC Regulatory Compliance Research Documentation Risk Assessment Financial Crime

Officer – Operations

Axis Bank

Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Responsible for Re-KYC updating for individuals and non-individuals, and for the acceptance, scrutiny, and verification of KYC and other documents for account opening. Provided operational support to branches across India for post-account activities.

KYC Banking Operations Customer Service CASA Products

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Siva Sivani Institute of Management

Post Graduate Diploma, Management (Banking, Insurance, Finance and Allied Services)

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, specializing in Banking, Insurance, Finance, and Allied Services. Gained comprehensive knowledge in various aspects of financial services and management principles.

BhojReddy Engineering College for Women

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Activities and societies: Received many merit and attendance awards; consistently ranked among the top 5 academically.

Earned a Bachelor of Technology degree with a focus on Computer Science. Developed foundational skills in computer science principles and engineering applications.