Liluka Lankesh

Financial Crime Prevention Analyst with AML-focused experience in payment screening, KYC processes, and regulatory compliance, including FATCA and CRS requirements. Skilled in analyzing sensitive financial data with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and regulatory awareness. Strong ability to work under pressure while maintaining efficiency, professionalism, and compliance standards, supported by effective communication and investigative skills

Senior Analyst (Senior Executive) - EY - Srilanka

(2026-06)

• Conduct Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA) and Gap Assessments to identify and evaluate risks
• Manage risk remediation and gap closure projects across business functions
• Identify operational, compliance, and control gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks and monitor mitigation activities
• Prepare risk assessment reports and present findings to relevant teams
• Maintain risk documentation and support enterprise risk management initiatives

Financial Crime prevention Analyst - Nexus AML - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2026-02 - 2026-06)

• Conducted real-time and batch payment screening against UK, EU, UN, OFAC, and other global sanctions lists
• Reviewed and investigated alerts for potential sanctions matches, minimizing false positives
• Analyzed UK domestic and international payments to identify potential sanctions risks
• Escalated true matches and high-risk cases in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements

HSBC HDPL - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2025-01 - 2026-02)

• Performed FATCA and CRS due diligence for new and existing customer accounts
• Collected, reviewed, and validated self-certification forms and supporting documents
• Identified customer tax residency and classified accounts in line with regulatory requirements
• Ensured accurate capture of reportable information for FATCA/CRS reporting

Diploma - Business Administration - ICBT Campus (2024 - 2025-12)

BSc - Computer Science & Technology - Jingdezhen Ceramic University (2023 - 2024-12)

Graduate Diploma - Management - BMS (2025)

High School - O/Ls - Lyceum International School Panadura (2009 - 2022-12)