Sachini Kappagoda
@sachinikappagoda
Senior Compliance Executive specializing in AML, KYC, and financial crime risk management.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Senior Compliance Executive with a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance and hands-on experience in KYC, AML, and financial crime risk management. I specialize in due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and regulatory compliance.
At the London Stock Exchange Group I conducted compliance risk assessments, investigated AML alerts, used screening tools including World-Check One, and collaborated with relationship managers to ensure smooth client onboarding and ongoing monitoring. I also trained new joiners on KYC processes and helped promote a culture of compliance.
In my role as an Intern in Compliance at People’s Bank I monitored client transactions, escalated suspicious activity, and prepared timely reports for the Financial Intelligence Unit, gaining exposure to local regulatory requirements and practical AML tool usage. I have been recognized academically with a Best Dissertation Award and maintained strong teamwork and analytical capabilities.
I bring disciplined time management, effective communication, and a commitment to accurate documentation and continuous improvement. I seek to leverage my technical screening skills and regulatory knowledge to strengthen compliance programs and reduce financial crime risk.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conduct compliance risk assessments, investigate AML alerts, and recommend mitigation strategies while escalating suspicious transactions to the 2nd line and MLRO to strengthen anti-financial crime controls.
Performed AML, sanctions, and PEP screening for onboarding and periodic reviews, collaborated with relationship managers on KYC due diligence, and trained new joiners on compliance processes.
Intern - Compliance
People's Bank
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 (10 months)
Monitored client transactions for suspicious activity, prepared FIU reports within deadlines, and gained exposure to local regulatory requirements and AML tool usage in the compliance department.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
Diploma in Banking and Finance, Banking and Finance
Pursuing a Diploma in Banking and Finance to supplement undergraduate studies with practical banking knowledge.
University of Kelaniya
Bachelor of Business Management (Honours), Banking & Finance
2019 - 2024
Grade: First Class (GPA 3.78)
Activities and societies: Best Dissertation Award in 12th Student Research Symposium; Member of LEO Club and Finance Students Association.
Completed a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance with a GPA of 3.78, focusing on banking, AML, and financial crime compliance.
Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha
GCE Advanced Level, General Secondary Education
Grade: 2 A, 1 B
Completed GCE Advanced Level examinations with results including 2 A grades and 1 B grade.
Galahitiyawa Central College
GCE Ordinary Level, General Secondary Education
Grade: 8 A, 1 B
Completed GCE Ordinary Level examinations with results including 8 A grades and 1 B grade.
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