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Arjun Ajith

Risk Specialist

Arjun Ajith
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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present
3 years 5 months
Berlin, Germany

Risk Specialist

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Risk Specialist at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Quality Assurance
  • 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 months
Berlin, Germany

Senior Fraud Investigator

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Fraud Investigator at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Audit
  • 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 months
Kraków, Poland

FinCrime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring

Revolut

Expertise details
Position Summary
FinCrime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring at Revolut
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Audit
Legal
  • 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.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Information Technology
Banking and Finance
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Audit, and Legal.

Business Intelligence
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Audit
Legal
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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.

Skills

  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Kpi Tracking, Performance Monitoring, Fraud Trend Analysis

  • Tools: Sql (Intermediate), Excel

  • Fraud Detection & Risk Ops: Account Compromise Investigations, Aml Transaction Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis

  • Automation & Ai Exposure: Familiar With Ai-assisted Fraud Detection Concepts, Risk Scoring Models, And Rule-based System Optimization

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Clear Communication With Product, Compliance, And Quality Teams

  • Data Integrity & Process Improvement: Data Validation, Workflow Enhancement, Documentation Standards

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Polish
Elementary

Education

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

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Information Technology 4 y
Avg length 1 y 11 m
Longest experience 3 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Poland)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Risk Specialist, Senior Fraud Investigator, FinCrime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring
Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Main business areas Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Audit

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Where is Arjun based?

Arjun is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Arjun speak?

Arjun speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Polish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Arjun have?

Arjun has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Arjun has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Arjun may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Arjun be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Arjun would be well-suited for roles such as: Risk Specialist, Senior Fraud Investigator, FinCrime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring.

What is Arjun's latest experience?

Arjun's most recent position is Risk Specialist at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

What companies has Arjun worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Arjun has worked for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Revolut.

Which industries is Arjun most experienced in?

Arjun is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Arjun most experienced in?

Arjun is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, and Audit. Arjun also has some experience in Legal.

Which industries has Arjun worked in recently?

Arjun has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Arjun worked in recently?

Arjun has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, and Audit.

What is Arjun's education?

Arjun holds a Master in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Calicut and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering Trivandrum.

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