Arjun A.
Risk Specialist
Experience
Nov 2022 - Present
3 years 1 monthBerlin, Germany
Risk Specialist
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Analyzed 500+ accounts/month using SQL and internal risk tools to detect fraud patterns and account compromise attempts.
- Identified emerging fraud MOs, contributing to a ~15% improvement in detection accuracy across workflows.
- Conducted deep-dive investigations, preventing potential financial loss and reputational risk to AWS customers.
- Authored weekly fraud trend reports and RCA decks for senior stakeholders, influencing process & policy decisions.
- Partnered with Quality & Knowledge teams to improve documentation, boosting investigation consistency by ~20%.
- Mentored 8+ junior specialists, improving team performance and productivity.
- Worked with automation-assisted alert systems and rule-based risk models; provided analyst feedback that helped reduce false-positive rates.
Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
9 monthsBerlin, Germany
Senior Fraud Investigator
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Completed investigations for 100–150 high-risk alerts/month flagged by automated fraud systems.
- Reduced escalations turnaround time by ~25% through workflow optimization.
- Delivered structured fraud pattern reports enabling faster decisioning and improved controls.
- Proposed enhancements that improved review efficiency and reduced noise in alert queues.
Apr 2020 - Jan 2022
1 year 10 monthsKraków, Poland
FinCrime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring
Revolut
- Investigated 200+ AML alerts per month across fraud, sanctions, suspicious transfers, and unusual behavior patterns.
- Detected high-risk activity and escalated complex cases, directly contributing to strengthened compliance outcomes.
- Analyzed transaction patterns and user behaviors to identify emerging financial crime trends and reduce risk exposure.
- Generated detailed case reports and insights for compliance and product stakeholders, improving escalation efficiency.
- Monitored & tracked KPIs, enabling a ~10–15% improvement in SLA adherence and queue management performance.
- Standardized review workflows and procedures, improving quality and reducing error rates across the team.
- Mentored and onboarded 10+ new analysts, improving team ramp-up time and investigation accuracy.
Summary
Analytical risk & fraud specialist with 5+ years of experience across fintech and cloud platforms. Skilled in detecting fraud, investigating suspicious behavior, and improving operational workflows in high-growth environments. Proficient in SQL, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive insights and strengthen fraud-prevention frameworks. Strong interest in leveraging automation and Al-supported detection models to enhance risk controls and operational accuracy.
Languages
English
AdvancedGerman
ElementaryPolish
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
National Institute of Technology Calicut
M.Tech · Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering · Kozhikode, India
Oct 2010 - Jun 2014
College of Engineering Trivandrum
B.Tech · Mechanical Engineering · Thiruvananthapuram, India
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