Varatharaj Sankararaj

Raj Sankararaj is responsible for the management and growth of the AML practice at Matrix-IFS. His responsibilities include building service offerings around new regulations and emerging technologies, identifying and establishing new technology partnerships, and expanding Matrix-IFS’s global presence in thought leadership. Raj has more than 12 years of experience in the field of financial crime risk and compliance and in developing and implementing large-scale AML programs at both small and large banks. This includes conducting risk assessments, performing regulatory controls management, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and managing AML governance and emerging risks. Prior to coming to Matrix-IFS, Raj held a managerial position at PWC in the field of advanced risk and compliance analytics, developing and managing strategic-compliance initiatives, and providing leadership expertise to several regulatory remediation programs for financial institutions. Raj holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication engineering from Anna University. He is based out of Canada.