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Sagar Ghosh

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Risk & compliance specialist driving AML/KYC quality, sanctions accuracy, and regulatory-ready outcomes.

India
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to deepen my impact in AML/KYC and sanctions compliance within a team that values QC discipline, SLA ownership, and multi-jurisdictional expertise—where I can improve detection accuracy, EDD outcomes, and audit-ready regulatory reporting.

I’m a risk & compliance professional with 7+ years of progressive experience across banking and financial services, specializing in AML, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention. I lead high-value, high-volume compliance engagements for Tier-1 global institutions and translate complex regulatory expectations into practical, auditable outcomes.

In my current role as Assistant Manager – Risk & Compliance at EY, I manage end-to-end KYC lifecycle work for high-risk, PEP, and corporate customer segments. I also serve as QC Reviewer and Pod Lead, maintaining >98% quality accuracy and 100% SLA adherence across concurrent projects, while conducting real-time payments sanctions screening for SWIFT/SEPA/wire channels.

Previously, I strengthened AML/KYC investigations as an Associate Analyst II at AML RightSource and led KYC audit reviews and customer risk assessments at Axis Bank. I bring hands-on expertise with Actimize, World-Check, LexisNexis, and FIRCOSOFT, and I’m known for improving screening workflows, standardizing EDD case narratives, and mentoring junior analysts to boost throughput during peak volumes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Ernst & Young logoEY
Current

Assistant Manager, Risk & Compliance

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led AML/KYC and risk-compliance consulting for Tier-1 banks across UAE/APAC, managing end-to-end KYC for high-risk and PEP customers while maintaining >98% QC accuracy and 100% SLA adherence. Performed real-time payments sanctions screening and investigated PEP/adverse-media matches using LexisNexis/TLO/OSINT, and streamlined EDD case turnaround by optimizing screening workflows and templates.

AR

Associate Analyst II, AML

AML RightSource

May 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Delivered end-to-end AML/KYC services for global financial institutions in line with FinCEN/FATF and local requirements, including CDD/EDD and sanctions screening with risk classification for individuals and entities. Led transaction monitoring alert reviews (L1/L2) and investigated cryptocurrency monitoring alerts for a U.S. crypto exchange, serving as QC reviewer and pod lead while maintaining a

Axis Bank logoAB

Deputy Manager – Compliance

Axis Bank

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 (6 months)

Led KYC audit reviews and customer risk assessments, identifying compliance gaps and escalating anomalies to senior compliance leadership. Conducted KYC verification and audit controls for high-risk customers aligned with RBI and internal bank guidelines, and coordinated with credit monitoring and operations to support compliant onboarding and remediation.

HDFC Bank logoHB

Assistant Manager – Compliance

HDFC Bank

Oct 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Performed KYC reviews, remediation, and AML compliance reporting for retail and business banking customers, supporting onboarding and periodic reviews aligned to RBI AML/KYC master directions and internal policies. Supported internal audits and regulatory reporting through evidence gathering and audit-ready documentation, and escalated suspicious transaction indicators to support STR/SAR processes

ICICI Securities logoIS

Equity Relationship Manager

ICICI Securities

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018 (9 months)

Managed client equity and mutual fund portfolios, providing investment advisory and suitability assessments in compliance with SEBI regulations. Maintained accurate client KYC records and ensured correct transaction documentation across equity and mutual fund products.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management logoFM

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Certified Finance Expert Programme, Finance

Completed the Certified Finance Expert Programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata logoSK

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Commerce

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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