Abdul Fatah A
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Financial Crime Compliance professional specializing in Payment Sanctions Screening, AML investigations, and risk-based alert analysis. Skilled in reviewing payment alerts, conducting detailed investigations, and identifying potential sanctions matches in line with global regulatory requirements and internal compliance frameworks. Proficient in transaction analysis, complex investigations, and mitigating financial crime risks to strengthen sanctions and AML compliance programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Crimes Specialist
Wells Fargo
Chennai
05.2025 - Current
- As part of the Compliance and Risk Management function within the Second Line of Defense, responsible for strengthening regulatory compliance and minimizing financial crime exposure in payment operations.
- Conduct real-time screening of payment transactions against globalsanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU), internal watchlists, and proprietarydatabases to prevent illicit or high-risk fund transfers.
- Analyze system-generated alerts and conduct investigations using established risk frameworks to detect potential financial crime and suspicious activity.
- Trained in ACH RFI (L1 & L2) processes, reviewing responses received through ACH RFIs and conducting complex investigations to identify potential matches, rejecting or escalating suspected true matches in accordance with internal compliance procedures.
- Provide guidance to team members on payment screening processes and assist in resolving complex alerts and investigation queries while ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support governance and policy adherence to maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen financial crime prevention controls.
Fincrime Operations Analyst
NatWest
Chennai
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Proficient in AML processes and procedures, with an in depth understanding of Current AML trends, policies, laws and regulations.
- Led comprehensive two-levels PEP screening by meticulously cross-referencing customers against the Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) list using World Check, internal databases, and external resources to identify and assess high-risk individuals, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
- Well-versed in the financial services industry and adept at understanding customer needs within this sector.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance team understanding of FinCrime typologies and red flags, promoting a culture of compliance.
- Skilled in identifying, escalating and managing operational risk and issues.
- Compile and present detailed investigation reports, including findings, risk assessments and recommendations for further action.
- Proactive in seeking continuous process improvement opportunities, with a focus on driving efficiency and implementing technology-driven automation where applicable.
- Analyze complex cases, identifying critical links and patterns to support investigations and risk assessments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving process-related inquiries, providing clear and timely guidance to team members.
- Conduct refresher training sessions to reinforce process knowledge and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Manage end queue cases by taking ownership of their allocation and ensuring their completion within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Conducted buddy-up training sessions for new joiners, facilitating their onboarding process and ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
- Trained in and proficient with DB scan activities, consistently taking the initiative to complete these tasks accurately and on time.
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
Chennai
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided backend support for medical services, ensuring efficient processing of patient information and claims.
- Managed data entry, verification, and maintenance of electronic health records (EHR) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve discrepancies in patient billing and claims processing.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient services, including scheduling and follow-up communications.
- Monitored and reported on service delivery metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
- Received positive feedback from team leads for outstanding performance and attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
DG Vaishnav College
Chennai, India 06.2018 - 04.2021
Higher Secondary School -
Kannada Sangha higher secondary school
04.2017 - 04.2018
Secondary School -
Kannada Sangha higher secondary school
03.2015 - 04.2016
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Investigative Analysis
- Strong decision making
- Sanction screening
- Compliance risk management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Financial Crimes Specialist
Wells Fargo
05.2025 - Current
Fincrime Operations Analyst
NatWest
03.2022 - 05.2025
Transaction Processing Associate
Accenture
08.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Commerce -
DG Vaishnav College
06.2018 - 04.2021
Higher Secondary School -
Kannada Sangha higher secondary school
04.2017 - 04.2018
Secondary School -
Kannada Sangha higher secondary school
03.2015 - 04.2016