Supriya Sahoo
Crypto Investigator
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Financial crime intelligence professional with 9+ years of experience in AML, KYC/KYB, sanctions, and crypto investigations across international jurisdictions. Skilled in transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and SAR/SMR drafting within regulated institutions. Hands-on expertise with Chainalysis, TRM, and Fireblocks, investigating high-risk wallets, mixers, darknet exposure, and sanctioned entities.
Adept at collaborating with compliance teams, enhancing monitoring rules, and delivering timely escalations. Recognized for operational excellence, compliance innovation, and consistent top-performer awards.
Experience
Crypto Investigator - Teamware Solutions (Client: PwC)
(2026-05)
- Utilized transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM) to analyze suspicious activity.
- Reviewed sanctions and KYT alerts, assessing wallet activity against customer profiles.
- Conducted open source searches to validate counterparties and transactional activity.
- Drafted and submitted Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/SMRs) to regulators.
- Analyzed on-chain/off-chain activity to detect red flags such as layering, structuring, and rapid fiat-to-crypto conversions.
- Collaborated with compliance teams to test and tune monitoring rules, reducing false positives.
- Maintained audit-ready case files and ensured timely completion of investigations within SLAs.
- Provided training on crypto-specific typologies and red flags to colleagues.
Senior Analyst - KPMG Global Services Ltd
(2019-08 - 2026-03)
- Conducted enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers, including crypto entities.
- Investigated AML/BSA cases, sanctions screening, PEP/adverse media checks, and UBO/IBO analysis.
- Performed blockchain/wallet analysis to detect suspicious activity and typologies.
- Drafted AML risk assessment reports and escalated findings to compliance managers.
- Supported crypto policy development and contributed to calibration of monitoring scenarios.
- Collaborated with regulators and enforcement authorities on crypto-related investigations.
- Mentored junior analysts and acted as lead for quality checks and team delivery.
Associate Analyst - Wipro Ltd
(2017-11 - 2019-02)
- Conducted KYC checks and documentation for client onboarding.
- Performed sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
- Supported periodic reviews and remediation projects.
Corporate Agency Manager (Trainee) - HDFC Life
(2016-04 - 2017-07)
- Handled policy servicing and customer account management.
- Conducted onsite verification and background checks for new accounts.
- Managed KYC documentation based on account variants, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
