Ajay Kolaria
Ajay Kolaria

AML Subject Matter Expert

Actively looking · Member since 10 Nov 2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
On-site / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an AML Subject Matter Expert with 10 years of multinational operations experience, including more than five years focused on Anti-Money Laundering, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and financial crime compliance.

I have extensive experience reviewing transaction monitoring and sanctions alerts using LexisNexis Risk Solutions. I conduct investigations, assess risk, document case findings, distinguish false positives from potential true matches, and escalate high-risk cases in accordance with AML policies.

I have performed OFAC and UN sanctions screening as well as PEP screening support. I consistently maintained 99% quality and achieved 120% productivity while reviewing approximately 60–70 alerts per day and meeting SLA commitments.

I bring leadership experience as an Acting Team Lead for an 11-member AML operations team. I have managed work allocation, resolved operational queries, monitored quality, supported SLA adherence, and represented the team in client SOP meetings.

I am experienced in mentoring analysts through coaching, refresher sessions, cross-training, and knowledge-transfer programs. My strengths include stakeholder management, process improvement, reporting, documentation, quality assurance, and operational excellence.

I am currently based in Dubai and am an immediate joiner actively seeking full-time Financial Crime Compliance, AML, transaction monitoring, or sanctions screening opportunities in the UAE.

Notice period: Immediate

Skills

15 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Subject Matter Expert – AML | Transaction Monitoring | Sanctions Screening Accenture

Reviewed 60–70 transaction monitoring and sanctions screening alerts daily using LexisNexis Risk Solutions, ensuring timely case disposition, SLA compliance, and detailed documentation. Conducted payment transaction investigations, risk assessments, sanctions screening against OFAC and UN watchlists, and escalated potential matches in accordance with AML policies.

Maintained 99% quality and 120% productivity while performing alert reviews, false-positive analysis, and financial crime compliance activities. Mentored analysts through coaching, refresher sessions, PEP screening cross-training, and knowledge-transfer initiatives.

Acted as Team Lead for an 11-member AML operations team during manager absences, overseeing workload allocation, quality monitoring, operational query resolution, and SLA adherence. Represented the team in client SOP meetings and received Best SME and multiple Rewards & Recognition awards for leadership and operational excellence.

Senior Process Executive – Insurance Operations EXL Service

Processed US Property and Casualty insurance transactions while consistently meeting SLA and quality standards. Reviewed insurance policy documentation for accuracy and compliance with client requirements.

Supported process improvement through accurate documentation, timely issue resolution, and reliable operational support.

Process Executive – Insurance Operations Cognizant

Processed US insurance operations with a focus on quality, productivity, client service, and compliance with internal procedures.

Verified policy documentation and delivered accurate operational support while consistently meeting productivity and SLA targets.

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