“Smart staffing. Seamless placement. We deliver compliance and workforce solutions with the precision of a Big Four firm and the dedication of a partner truly invested in your success — wherever the work is.”
AINKA BLACKMAN — FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Some companies talk about compliance. We’ve actually lived it.
AAKNIA GROUP LLC is a SAM.gov registered consulting and staffing firm specializing in AML compliance, KYC onboarding, and
workforce solutions for financial institutions and government agencies.
I started this firm after spending over a decade in the trenches of financial compliance, working at the highest levels for organizations like KPMG, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, and City National Bank. Truthfully, I didn’t build this company just to run another traditional staffing agency. I started it because I know exactly what it feels like to face heavy regulatory pressure. I
wanted to build the partner I always wished I had—one that genuinely understands how to find the right people and keep operations running smoothly when the stakes are high.
Today, we deliver Big Four caliber compliance expertise with the agility, dedication, and personal attention of a boutique firm. We do not just fill positions. We place people where the work is, seamlessly integrating exceptional local and traveling professionals into any project location to support your mission.
Our mission is simple: deliver qualified, compliance-ready professionals and operational support to the organizations that need them most. Government agencies, financial institutions, and commercial clients trust us to get it right the first time — and we do not take that trust lightly
We want to be the firm that compliance-driven organizations call first. Not because we are the biggest option, but because we are the most trusted one. We are building toward that reputation one placement, one engagement, and one client relationship at a time.
Integrity in every interaction. Excellence in every placement. Precision in every compliance deliverable. Accountability to every client. Commitment to diversity and inclusion as a Women-Owned and Minority-Owned firm.
We say what we mean and do what we say. Every client engagement, every candidate placement, and every piece of advice we give is grounded in honesty.
We hold ourselves to Big Four standards regardless of the size of the engagement. There is no small job when regulatory compliance is on the line.
90%+ case accuracy is our floor, not our ceiling. Detail matters in compliance work, and we treat it that way
We are not a vendor you hire and forget about. We are a partner who stays invested in your outcomes from the first conversation to the last deliverable.
Key milestones in our growth and commitment to serving government and commercial clients.
Year 2010-2018: Big Four & Institutional Foundation — From 2010 through 2018, our founder worked her way through AML investigations, EDD analysis, and KYC onboarding at KPMG and JPMorgan Chase. Those years built the technical foundation that still drives every decision we make today.
Year 2018-2023: Senior Compliance Leadership — KYC and EDD roles at Citibank, City National Bank, and Wells Fargo managing global portfolios including 400M+ accounts. she moved into senior roles at Citibank, City National Bank, and Wells Fargo — managing complex global portfolios, conducting OFAC screenings, and handling regulatory reporting across more than 400 million accounts spanning , NORTH AMERICA, EMEA, CEEMEA, LATAM, and Asia Pacific
She deepened her specialization, earned FDIC clearance in October 2025, and applied her compliance expertise to SBA loan analysis at SmartBiz Loans — reviewing and approving more than $193 million in applications during peak demand.
AAKNIA GROUP became official. SAM.gov registration was completed, CAGE code 1AKW5 was issued, and the firm launched as a federal contractor and commercial consulting company ready to deploy institutionalgrade compliance talent wherever it is needed.
Our founder is not a recruiter. She is a seasoned AML/KYC practitioner with 10+ years at the most demanding institutions in the world.
We place professionals nationally with client-covered relocation. The
right person for the role should never lose out because of zip code.
We do not approach staffing like a numbers game. Every candidate is
evaluated against the compliance requirements of the role.
WOSB certified, Minority-Owned, and fully registered through SAM.gov for government contract competition and teaming.
Our founder holds active FDIC clearance opening doors in regulated banking
and federal financial agency environments
We respond at boutique speed while delivering Big Four quality. You get both without compromise.
| Organization | Position | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| KPMG | AML Investigation & EDD Analyst | AML / EDD / SAR Writing |
| JPMorgan Chase | Relationship Onboarding Officer | KYC / UHNW Onboarding ($20M–$200M+) |
| Citibank | Senior Client Onboarding Analyst | AML / KYC / OFAC / FATCA (400M+ accounts globally) |
| City National Bank | Senior KYC Analyst | EDD / Periodic Reviews / CIF Validation |
| Wells Fargo | Executive Resolutions Specialist IV | Compliance Reporting / Root Cause Analysis |
| SmartBiz Loans | SBA Loan Analyst | AML Red Flag Analysis ($193M+ Approved) |
Experience the AAKNIA Group difference. Let’s discuss how our compliance expertise and staffing solutions can support your organization’s success.
