SHRUNKALA KERODY
Milpitas,CA
Summary
ACAMS-certified Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional with 5 years of diverse industry experience in financial services, social media, food and beverage, and real estate. Possessing strong skills in business communications and financial compliance. Holding a Master's degree in Finance, Banking, and Insurance, along with a Certificate in Finance, actively pursuing opportunities in AML and financial crime prevention roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML Investigator Analyst
TEKsystems (American Express)
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive investigations into suspicious alerts by gathering and analyzing data and utilizing advanced detection tools and techniques
- Evaluate and determine the necessity of filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) based on investigation findings, company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and submit SARs to regulatory bodies as needed, ensuring all filings are accurate, complete, and timely
- Maintain detailed documentation of investigation process
- Stay updated with the latest financial crime trends for enhanced investigative effectiveness
Intern Salesforce Admin
Mom Relaunch
04.2024 - Current
- Configuring, personalizing Salesforce Application-based project specifications
- Enhancing project specifications
AML Compliance Analyst
Diagonal Matrix
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: AML Compliance Analyst (Freelance)
- Contributed to developing a Financial Crime & Compliance product for the financial sector
- Developed a Financial Compliance tool with team members from top Indian institutions, enabling KYC, risk assessments, fraud analysis, and monitoring money laundering activities
- AML Compliance Analyst (Freelance)
Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst
TEKsystems (Shinhan Bank)
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Streamlined the transaction monitoring system through risk-based approaches, enhancing operational efficiency
- Prepared and submitted Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for identified structuring activities
- Analyzed and reviewed negative news, watchlists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) alerts
- Utilized compliance software like LexisNexis, World-Check, and Actimize for comprehensive monitoring
KYC Analyst
TEKsystems (Bank of the West)
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted KYC/CDD screenings and documentation per KYC protocols
- Performed enhanced due diligence on high-risk entities and conducted sanctions screening, adverse news analysis, and PEP identification, 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
Financial Crime Investigator
TEKsystems (Bank of the West)
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Investigated fraud cases involving check fraud, wire transfers, and other financial misconduct
- Prepared case files and SARs to meet BSA standards and regulatory requirements
- Conducted complex internal investigations using tools like Actimize and internal data sources
Accountant
Code for Fun
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained and updated accounting records, handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and employee expense reports in QuickBooks
- Prepared and recorded monthly expenses, created budget vs
- Actual reports, categorized wage reports, and filed 1099-Misc, W-2s, and payroll tax returns
AML Compliance Analyst
Accenture, On Site Facebook
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored high-risk accounts for suspicious activity, focusing on compliance with KYC, AML, and OFAC regulations
- Investigated peer-to-peer transactions for potential money laundering, escalating cases when necessary
- Specialized in cases involving fraud, arms trafficking, elderly abuse, and virtual currency issues, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate in transaction monitoring
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
Education
Certificate - Finance
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA01.2017
Masters - Banking, Finance, and Insurance
Kuvempu University
01.2009
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kuvempu University
01.2007
Skills
- Suspicious Activity Reporting
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Transaction Monitoring
- Know Your Customer (KYC)
Websites
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- SheCodes - Introduction to Coding
Projects
Final project link, https://www.shecodes.io/cohorts/shecodes-basics-9b81496a-3109-4b80-a02b093cf753a745/projects/1989522
Timeline
AML Investigator Analyst
TEKsystems (American Express)
10.2024 - Current
Intern Salesforce Admin
Mom Relaunch
04.2024 - Current
Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst
TEKsystems (Shinhan Bank)
02.2023 - 06.2023
AML Compliance Analyst
Diagonal Matrix
10.2022 - 02.2024
KYC Analyst
TEKsystems (Bank of the West)
02.2021 - 10.2021
Financial Crime Investigator
TEKsystems (Bank of the West)
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
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kuvempu University
Certificate - Finance
Golden Gate University
Masters - Banking, Finance, and Insurance
Kuvempu University
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