Venkata Sree Suhas Vaka

Designation: AML & Compliance Operations Lead Department: Compliance & Risk Management Lead and manage AML, KYC, and compliance operations across multiple regions, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and internal standards. Oversee AML projects including Transaction Monitoring, EDD, CDD, and Sanctions/PEP Screening. Supervise and mentor cross-functional teams of 90+ members, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. Conduct suspicious transaction investigations and file SAR/STR reports. Drive fraud risk monitoring, process enhancements, and automation to boost efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with global stakeholders, develop SOPs, perform risk assessments, and support audits to maintain robust compliance and zero non-compliance.

Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to reduce false positives, enhance efficiency, and minimize compliance errors. Coordinate with global stakeholders and clients, ensuring smooth communication, project governance, and escalation management.

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training modules to strengthen compliance awareness across teams. Perform risk assessments, identify control gaps, and implement mitigation plans to strengthen the organization’s AML framework.