Anuj Agarwal

Background

About Anuj Agarwal

I am an ICA-certified compliance professional with 7+ years of experience in KYC/AML, client onboarding, and regulatory operations across global banking and brokerage firms, currently working at BlackRock in a people manager role. My expertise spans CDD/EDD, Onboarding, risk assessment, periodic reviews, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and quality analysis. I have successfully led process improvements, cross-border stakeholder management, and SME-level training to drive operational excellence. One of my notable achievements includes reducing Gulf client onboarding rejections by 70% through root-cause analysis and process optimization, directly improving efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled with tools like LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, and World-Check, I combine technical expertise with a solution-driven, collaborative leadership style. Recognized through multiple awards for quality and performance, I am passionate about building high-performing teams, leveraging automation, and creating efficient workflows that deliver business impact. Open to growing within compliance, KYC/AML, client onboarding, and operational leadership domains in the financial services industry.