PGPurity Gakuru
@puritygakuru
I am an AML compliance specialist focused on fintech and crypto risk mitigation and KYC excellence.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic, analytical AML compliance specialist with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in fintech and cryptocurrency compliance. I work across KYC, KYB, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and SAR reporting to reduce financial crime risk.
I have deep operational experience using Veriff, Onfido, Sumsub, Sila, ComplyAdvantage, LexisNexis and Elliptic, and I am comfortable operating in both LOD1 and LOD2 environments. I regularly apply SQL, Metabase and Excel dashboards to surface risk trends and reporting gaps.
In recent roles I led KYC and EDD onboarding reviews, conducted sanctions and PEP screening, filed timely SARs, drafted SOPs for KYC/EDD/geofencing, and trained new compliance staff. I also used OSINT to validate user claims, escalated complex profiles for second-line review, and recommended operational improvements following internal audits.
I am remote-ready and bring a practical, process-focused approach to policy implementation, alert quality improvement and AML program strengthening. I seek opportunities where I can apply my technical tooling expertise and mentoring ability to measurably reduce financial crime risk.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Compliance Analyst
Wallet
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Conducted KYC and EDD onboarding reviews for high-risk crypto users and performed sanctions and PEP screening using ComplyAdvantage and LexisNexis. Utilized OSINT to detect hidden risk connections, investigated suspicious activity, and escalated complex profiles to LOD2.
Compliance Operations
Nala Money
Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Managed KYB onboarding, UBO due diligence and registry checks for remittance partners; implemented rule-based transaction monitoring and drafted SOPs to improve operational consistency. Used SQL and Metabase to surface risk trends, trained new compliance staff, and supported AML policy development.
AML Compliance Specialist
Sendwave / Zepz
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Investigated transaction alerts to identify structuring, layering, and mule activity, and filed timely SARs to regulators. Conducted sanctions and PEP screenings, participated in internal audits, and recommended improvements to LOD1 alert quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKenyatta University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Bachelor of Commerce with a focus in Finance from Kenyatta University, graduated in 2011.
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Location
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