U A Devuday

As a Integrated 5yr Ba llb graduate with a strong foundation in comprehensive legal analysis, I serve as an Associate – Compliance Governance at Allianz Services Private Limited. My professional expertise is centered on financial crime prevention, specifically utilizing Actimize for real-time monitoring and Sanction Screening. I am adept at alert handling, where I investigate and resolve potential matches against global watchlists to ensure strict adherence to KYC protocols.

Complementing my technical skills is a robust background in legal research, where I specialize in interpreting complex regulatory frameworks, conducting due diligence, and analyzing evolving international compliance standards to mitigate institutional risk. I am a graduate with strong expertise in civil law, criminal law, intellectual property rights, and family law, supported by hands-on experience in legal research, drafting, and case preparation. Highly proficient in using Manupatra, SCC Online, and Kerala High Court (KHC) Online for case law research, precedent tracking, and legal analysis.

Legal and compliance associate - Allianz Services Private Limited - TVM

(2026-03)

Experienced Legal and Compliance Associate at Allianz, specializing in Level 2 Alert Handling and Sanctions Screening. I possess advanced training in the Actimize tool, leveraging its full case management functionality to investigate complex hits involving PEPs and adverse media. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between legal frameworks and operational compliance, ensuring that all AML/KYC protocols meet stringent global standards.

I am adept at conducting deep-dive risk assessments and delivering meticulous, audit-ready documentation to safeguard institutional integrity against financial crime.

• Legal-Compliance Integration: Applied a rigorous legal lens to Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), ensuring that investigative narratives are robust enough to withstand regulatory scrutiny.
• Process Optimization: Contributed to the calibration of screening thresholds by identifying recurring false-positive patterns, directly improving the accuracy of the Actimize detection engine.

Junior Advocate Trainee - PGN Associates - High Court & District Court, Kerala

(2025-06 - 2026-02)

• Drafted and reviewed pleadings, petitions, applications, affidavits, notices, and legal opinions for civil, criminal, family, and property-related cases.
• Conducted in-depth legal research using Manupatra, SCC Online, and KHC Online to support case strategy and legal arguments.
• Analyzed statutes, judicial precedents, and procedural laws to strengthen case preparation.
• Assisted in intellectual property-related legal research, documentation, and advisory support.
• Prepared case briefs, evidence summaries, and legal notes for trial and appellate matters.
• Observed courtroom proceedings and gained practical exposure to advocacy, trial procedures, and judicial reasoning.
• Assisted in client consultations and contributed to case documentation and legal strategy discussions.

Legal Intern - Advocate's Office

(2025-01 - 2025-02)

• Drafted petitions, notices, and legal opinions for civil, criminal, and family law matters.
• Conducted comprehensive legal research and case law analysis.

Legal Intern - Office of the Controller of Legal Metrology

(2024-12 - 2025-01)

• Reviewed compliance cases and regulatory documentation.
• Assisted in drafting legal notices and understanding enforcement procedures.

Legal Intern - Directorate of Industries and Commerce

(2024-03 - 2024-05)

• Supported legal compliance reviews and documentation processes.
• Assisted in handling industrial dispute-related legal matters.

Legal Intern - Kerala VAT / Agricultural Income Tax & Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

• Summarized legal arguments and judicial rulings.
• Conducted research on taxation laws and related legal provisions.

Legal Intern - District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

(2023-03 - 2023-05)

• Drafted legal briefs and case summaries.
• Observed hearings and prepared analytical legal notes.

Legal Intern - State Resource Centre, Kerala

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

• Prepared reports on legal literacy and socio-legal initiatives.
• Assisted in organizing and supporting legal awareness workshops.

Legal Intern - State Information Commission, Kerala

(2022-03 - 2022-05)

• Researched RTI Act provisions and reviewed petitions.
• Drafted preliminary legal notes and case summaries.

B.A., LL.B. (Integrated) - Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram (2025)

Higher Secondary - Biomaths - St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram (2019)

10th CBSE - Arya Central School, Thiruvananthapuram (2017)