Manikanta Kurapati

Experienced banking specialist with a proven track record spanning 8 years in the fields of Anti Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring, and Customer Identification Procedure (CIP). Throughout my career, I have developed a comprehensive skill set that encompasses risk assessment, sanctions compliance, and efficient banking operations. My proficiency in utilizing tools such as Mantas, Actimize, Fircosoft, and World-check has enabled me to meticulously analyze transactions and customer data to detect and prevent suspicious activity tied to money laundering and terrorist financing.

PayPal India Pvt Ltd. - Sanctions Investigator Level 2 (March 2021 - Present)

• Monitor customer transactions for OFAC and FINCEN compliance.
• Conduct in-depth internal and external research for sanction matches.
• Evaluate customer documents, perform identity verification based on global protocols.
• Analyze complex client structures, communicate findings, and escalate risks.
• Review PEP cases, validate identity documents, and escalate when necessary.
• Utilize external tools and databases for effective risk identification.
• Adhere to global watch lists, including OFAC, HMT, EU sanctions.

• Resolve queries related to unusual/suspicious activity to minimize money laundering risk.
• Contribute to Global Financial Crime Risk Assurance, ensuring compliance.
• Stay updated on money laundering and terrorist financing developments.
• Investigate alerted transaction patterns, identify potential risks.
• Support regulatory requirements, enhancing overall team compliance.

Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Acharya Bangalore B School, 59%

Pre-University Course (2nd PUC), Sri Chaitanya Junior College, 77%

10th grade, Gowtham Public School, 78%