Alaina Ashfaq
AML Analyst at Deloitte USI
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About
AML Analyst at Deloitte USI with 10 months of hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, KYC/EDD reviews, and SAR filing within a Big Four compliance environment. Holds a BBA in Business Analytics with proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Combines regulatory expertise (BSA/AML frameworks) with data-driven investigative techniques to identify financial crime patterns and strengthen compliance controls.
Proven cross-functional collaborator with strong documentation, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience
AML Analyst at Deloitte USI (2025-09 – Present)
Financial Crime Compliance & Risk Advisory | Full-time
- Review and investigate AML alerts generated by automated monitoring systems; analyze account activity, transaction patterns, and customer risk profiles to determine disposition—escalation, SAR filing, or closure.
- Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) assessments on high-risk clients, including PEP screening, adverse media checks, and risk profile updates to maintain compliance standards.
- Investigate complex suspicious transactions involving layering, structuring, and smurfing patterns; leverage OSINT and internal data sources to build comprehensive case narratives for senior review.
- Utilize Excel pivot tables and data visualization tools to analyze large transaction datasets, identify emerging risk trends, and support evidence-based escalation decisions.
Product Management Intern (Analytics) at Leap & Scale Pvt. Ltd. (2024 – 2025)
Full-time
- Delivered actionable business insights via data analysis, improving product strategy decisions.
- Conducted competitor benchmarking and designed dynamic pricing models.
- Worked cross-functionally to identify market gaps and optimize product
Documentation and Fundraising Intern at Safe Society (NGO) (2023 – 2024)
Full-time
- Revamped documentation workflow, reducing manual errors and boosting engagement.
- Contributed to fieldwork initiatives, aiding program implementation and community outreach.
Education
BBA in Business Analytics – Christ University
