SHRUNKALA KERODY
Milpitas,CA
Summary
An ACAMS Certified Anti Money Laundering professional with 5 years of experience in the financial services, social media, food and beverage and real estate industries. An adaptable professional who specializes in business communications, financial compliance. A Master of Finance, Banking and Insurance and a Certificate in Finance graduate, interested in AML, KYC Compliance roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Aston Carter
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Enhanced transaction monitoring system efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based approaches.
- Prepared and filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) for accounts which have been identified to have carried out possible structuring. Reviewed negative news and Watch list/ PEP alerts generated by automated system.
- Utilized proprietary and online software / databases such as Lexis-Nexis, World-Check, Actimize.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
AML Compliance Analyst
Diagonal Matrix
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated to build a Financial Crime & Compliance product for the financial industry.
- Collaborated to build a Financial Compliance tool with India's top five school students (IIT, India Indian of Technology), KYC/AML/ Business Analyst team members and to develop custom tool to onboard a customer, determine the Risk of a new customer, Fraud analysis of transactions, and Money laundering activities of their customers.
- Prepared in-built Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in the Financial Compliance tool.
- Provided guidance and support to team members, enabling them to effectively address complex AML-related issues.
KYC Analyst
Aston Carter
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed the required KYC/CDD screenings on customers and retail businesses, documented the information obtained on the client's as required by KYC procedures.
- Enhanced Due Diligence was performed on entities via Lexis-Nexis, Internet searches, Actimize, Pacer, Bridger, RDC to evaluate the risk posed by the client based upon the client's business functions and its financial activity.
- Performed Sanctions screening, PEP identification, adverse news, and negative news to determine a Client Risk Profile.
Financial Crime Investigator
Aston Carter
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared case files and wrote Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) as required by the Bank Secrecy Act.
- Investigated internal and external fraud related issues committed against the Bank, including but not limited to check fraud, wire transfers, bill pay fraud, zelle transactions, ATM fraud, return checks, Covid-19 unemployment benefit cases and new account fraud.
- Researched, analyzed, and investigated complex cases through internal search for statements, mitigate information from Actimize and other supporting documents.
Accountant
Code for Fun
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained and updated accounting records by performing duties such as recording, posting transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and processed employee expense reports using QuickBooks.
- Maintained full accounts payable cycle to include the timely, accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
- Prepared and recorded all monthly recurring expenses. Created budget vs Actual report and wages reports per category. Prepared and filed form 1099-Misc, W-2’s and quarterly and yearly payroll tax returns.
AML Compliance Analyst
Accenture, On Site Facebook
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored, investigated, and reported suspicious activity on high-risk customers by utilizing government sanctions, industry governed compliance laws and regulations, KYC, and AML regulations.
- Investigated and assessed alters for potential money laundering risks flagged on peer-to-peer transactions by internal monitoring systems and recommended for escalation or close.
- Achieved accurate transaction monitoring by diligently reviewing financial records for suspicious activities. Assisted in clearing of velocity alerts. Average 50-70 alerts per day while maintaining an accuracy of above 99%.
Financial Assistant Analyst
PepsiCo
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Handled timely and accurate accounting of trade promotions in SAP. Validate data entered in the Sales Planner worksheet.
- Compared plans vs Actual promotions and resolve any discrepancies by generating SAP BeX reports and Excel reports and performing variance analysis on a weekly basis for customers and account managers in sales finance.
- Achieved the goal of 99% in high volume off invoice and bill backs on priority basis and forward it to payment processing.
Loan Servicing Analyst
RealtyShares
01.2017 - 06.2017
Finance and Accounting Clerk
Meridian Gallery
09.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant Claim Processing Analyst
Hinduja Global Solutions
01.2010 - 09.2010
Education
Certificate in Finance -
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA2017
Masters - Banking, Finance, and Insurance
Kuvempu University
India2009
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kuvempu University
India2007
Skills
- AML Regulations Knowledge
- Suspicious Activity Reporting
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Transaction Monitoring
- KYC
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
SheCodes - Introduction to Coding
Final project link (https://www.shecodes.io/cohorts/shecodes-basics-9b81496a-3109-4b80-a02b-093cf753a745/projects/1989522)
Timeline
Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Aston Carter
02.2023 - 06.2023
AML Compliance Analyst
Diagonal Matrix
10.2022 - Current
KYC Analyst
Aston Carter
02.2021 - 10.2021
Financial Crime Investigator
Aston Carter
05.2020 - 02.2021
Accountant
Code for Fun
12.2019 - 10.2020
AML Compliance Analyst
Accenture, On Site Facebook
02.2018 - 11.2019
Financial Assistant Analyst
PepsiCo
10.2017 - 02.2018
Loan Servicing Analyst
RealtyShares
01.2017 - 06.2017
Finance and Accounting Clerk
Meridian Gallery
09.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant Claim Processing Analyst
Hinduja Global Solutions
01.2010 - 09.2010
Certificate in Finance -
Golden Gate University
Masters - Banking, Finance, and Insurance
Kuvempu University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kuvempu University
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