Lokesh Mullapudi
Ilford,Redbridge
Summary
Analytical KYC Analyst with hands-on experience in AML, Customer Due Diligence, EDD, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. Skilled in managing high-volume client onboarding, document remediation, and end-to-end KYC file reviews across multiple jurisdictions. Demonstrated ability to work with Front Office, Compliance teams, and Asset Managers to resolve documentation gaps and meet project deadlines. Strong stakeholder management, attention to detail, and expertise in risk assessment, PEP/adverse media screening, and quality control to ensure adherence to global regulatory standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Retail Customer Service Manager
Entain
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted KYC verification and customer identity checks for over 150 clients weekly, ensuring 100% compliance with AML and Responsible Gambling standards.
- Identified and escalated 20+ high-risk customers monthly, reducing compliance breaches by 30%.
- Enhanced accuracy in customer onboarding documentation, achieving 98% audit readiness.
- Trained 10+ team members on AML and KYC protocols, improving documentation quality by 25%.
- Coordinated with Compliance and Risk teams to streamline due diligence workflows, cutting review turnaround time by 15%.
Financial crime analyst
WNS
Bangalore, KARNATAKA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed end-to-end CDD and EDD reviews for 200+ corporate and individual clients across EMEA and APAC regions.
- Conducted sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening using World-Check and Dow Jones, maintaining 99% accuracy.
- Identified documentation gaps and ensured 100% compliance with internal KYC standards and FCA/AMLD5 regulations.
- Produced 40+ high-quality risk assessment and typology reports supporting strategic financial crime prevention.
- Collaborated with compliance officers and front-office teams, accelerating case completion by 20%.
- Contributed to creation of centralized typology knowledge base, increasing reference efficiency by 35%.
- Supported audit readiness and regulatory reviews by maintaining error-free documentation and evidence trails.
Finance Assistant
S K Rao Associates
Tirupathi, Tirupathi
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Maintained general ledgers and reconciled 20–30 client/vendor accounts monthly, preventing duplicate payments worth ₹1.5L annually.
- Filed over 200 GST returns and 150 TDS returns across two years, achieving 100% on-time compliance.
- Assisted in income tax computations for partnerships and SMEs, identifying discrepancies that saved clients approximately ₹75K annually.
Education
Master of Science - International Business
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 01.2024 - 05.2025
Skills
- KYC & Due Diligence: CDD, EDD, onboarding, periodic reviews, remediation, client lifecycle management
- Compliance & AML: Sanctions screening, PEP checks, adverse media, risk scoring, SAR/STR reporting
- Tools & Systems: Dow Jones, World-Check, LexisNexis, screening tools, CRM/CLM systems
- Reporting & Documentation: Case summaries, findings reports, audit-ready file preparation
- Stakeholder Management: Front Office engagement, client servicing, issue resolution across teams
Languages
English
Hindi
Certification
- Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) – CFI (expected Sep 2025)
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – CFI (In progress)
- Financial Crime - Udemy
Accomplishments
- Conducted SAR/STR filing training for new analysts, boosting accuracy by 20% during onboarding.
- Mentored junior analysts on AML case handling and SAR preparation, reducing review errors by 15%.
- Led onboarding sessions for freshers in AML processes, accelerating their case readiness by 25%.
Timeline
Retail Customer Service Manager
Entain
04.2025 - 11.2025
Master of Science - International Business
University of Hertfordshire
01.2024 - 05.2025
Financial crime analyst
WNS
06.2022 - 12.2023
Finance Assistant
S K Rao Associates
03.2019 - 04.2022