Suraj Thomas

Evaluated high-risk corporate activity across DE, US, and UK markets, identifying complex patterns of financial crime. Conducted PR/EDR remediation and PEP transaction queries, ensuring 100% adherence to KYC/AML regulatory frameworks. Partnered with ACOs to provide QA on DAAR alerts and fraud-related files, maintaining the bank’s risk integrity. Streamlined the remediation of internal audit queries through meticulous attention to detail and regulatory standards.

Investigated global fraud alerts to assess compliance with Anti-Financial Crime and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AFBC) policies, identifying high-risk trends. Delivered high-pressure, analytical risk assessments and actionable recommendations directly to Senior Management for suspected fraud cases. Partnered with regional AFBC teams to design and calibrate detection thresholds for material and non-material breaches, optimizing overall system accuracy. Maintained continuous alignment between business units and

Provided second-level advisory support on global Compliance, Risk Culture, and AML training programs to strengthen institutional defense against financial crime. Authored ad-hoc analytical reports tracking training compliance, promptly identifying and escalating program breaches to mitigate regulatory risk. Spearheaded the operational rollout of international AML and Compliance training initiatives, standardizing execution across regional teams.