Sarah Lakhani
@sarahlakhani
Dedicated AML compliance professional with strong analytical skills.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for financial crimes compliance. With a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation and extensive experience in KYC and AML processes, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to manage risk effectively. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a desire to continuously learn and grow in my field.
Throughout my professional journey, I have held various roles in reputable financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. My responsibilities have ranged from managing transaction monitoring teams to conducting thorough investigations of suspicious activities. I pride myself on my exceptional analytical skills and my ability to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively.
As I seek to advance my career in financial crimes compliance, I am eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities that will allow me to further develop my skills and contribute to the success of my team and organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
KYC Relationship Officer
JPMorgan Chase
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years)
Manage customer expectations and oversee the end-to-end KYC process while adhering to regulatory and internal deadlines. Responsible for risk management and escalation of AML concerns.
Transaction Monitoring Lead/Senior Compliance Analyst
United Texas Bank
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)
Managed transaction monitoring team workload and provided oversight of the AML alert clearing process. Conducted quality control reviews and articulated risk-based recommendations.
Financial Crimes Associate
Deutsche Bank
Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 (9 months)
Performed due diligence on banking alerts and conducted investigations to develop risk-based recommendations. Prepared Suspicious Activity Reports and supporting documentation.
Financial Crimes Compliance Associate
Goldman Sachs
Jul 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Conducted investigations to identify potential money laundering activities and performed transaction surveillance reviews. Prepared documentation for Suspicious Activity Reports.
High Risk Review KYC Analyst
Texas Capital Bank
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)
Conducted research and transaction analysis for high-risk customer profiles. Analyzed transaction behavior for potential AML/CFT risks and maintained case files.
BSA/AML Analyst (Contract)
Bawla Consulting
Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)
Examined currency transactions for suspicious activity and prepared referral forms for investigations. Conducted OFAC screening and enhanced due diligence.
Team Lead
Allsec Technologies
Apr 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 5 months)
Served as a subject matter expert and mentor for a team on AML/CFT issues. Conducted quality control reviews and drafted Suspicious Activity Reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSouthern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies
Honors Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis in Professional Writing.
Tech stack
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