Vasudha Taneja
@vasudhataneja
AML & Financial Crime Compliance professional with 8+ years enabling global risk management and transformation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an AML & Financial Crime Compliance professional with 8+ years across KPMG and EY, currently part of KPMG’s Global Risk Management & Monitoring (GRMM) team. I work end-to-end across the compliance lifecycle—client acceptance and continuance, due diligence, sanctions & PEP screening, risk management, and cross-border AML investigations—while influencing global policy frameworks and advising senior stakeholders across multi-jurisdiction environments.
At KPMG, I led AML due diligence for 60+ KPMG member firms globally and drove a global AML transformation across 10 countries, centralising monitoring data into impact reports that reduced recurring compliance findings by 50% over 3 years. I also deliver ad-hoc compliance projects like root cause analysis and SoQM controls testing, and I performance-managed 3 analysts—building a high-performance team culture while earning Rising Star and Kudos recognition.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led AML due diligence assessments across 60+ KPMG member firms globally, acting as third line of defence by evaluating control environments, identifying gaps, and recommending remediation. Drove a global AML transformation across 10 countries, reducing recurring compliance findings by 50% over 3 years, and performance-managed 3 analysts.
Conducted cross-border investigations into securities fraud and AML violations across multiple jurisdictions, identifying 100+ regulatory findings recognized by UK regulators and the MLRO. Built an AML Trends reporting framework and performed beneficial ownership analysis, sanctions/PEP screening, and adverse media reviews.
ESG Strategy Research Analyst
Evalueserve
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Performed ESG risk analysis and corporate governance research across 500+ companies for institutional investors and senior leadership. Covered sustainability risk, board governance, and executive compensation frameworks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jesus and Mary College
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Commerce
2013 - 2016
B.Com (Hons) from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, completed from 2013 to 2016.
AIGPE
Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Lean Six Sigma
Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt credential from AIGPE.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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