Abhay Kukreja
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Results-driven AML Analyst with 2+ years of experience in financial crime investigation. Skilled in risk assessment, KYC/CDD compliance, transaction monitoring, and regulatory adherence. Strong analytical abilities in identifying suspicious activities and ensuring seamless final closures. A proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset, eager to drive process improvements and enhance compliance frameworks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service and Operations Analyst
NatWest Group
07.2022 - Current
- Managed final closures of customer accounts flagged under AML risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed suspicious transactions and customer activity, escalating high-risk cases for further investigation.
- Assisted in process improvements to streamline the exit management system and reduce turnaround time.
- Ensured data accuracy and documentation compliance for regulatory audits.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Conducted risk-based analysis to assess accounts and prevent financial crime exposure.
- Assisted in the development of new procedures that resulted in a more efficient work environment and improved service quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Education
Bcom (Hons)
Delhi University
New Delhi, India01-2022
Senior Secondary
Cambridge School - CBSE Board
New Delhi01-2019
Higher Secondary
Cambridge School - CBSE Board
New Delhi01-2017
Skills
- Data-Driven Business Analysis
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance (FATF, OFAC, FCA Guidelines)
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- Know Your Customer (KYC) & Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Transaction Monitoring & Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Fraud Detection
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Report Preparation
- Financial Crime Investigation
Technical/ IT Skills
- Back-Office Operations & Compliance Tools: Actone Application, Holmes Application (SIL Cases)
- Regulatory Verification & Due Diligence: Companies House Verification, Exodus
- Data Management & Reporting: MS Office 365 (Excel – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint)
- Workflow & Case Management: Strategic In-Life Cases (SIL), Transaction Monitoring
Achievments
- Successfully processed high-volume account closures with a 99% compliance accuracy rate, ensuring strict adherence to AML regulations.
- Identified and escalated high-risk transactions, preventing potential financial crime exposure and strengthening risk mitigation efforts.
- Reduced case handling time by 20% through process optimization, improving operational efficiency and minimizing backlog.
Timeline
Customer Service and Operations Analyst
NatWest Group
07.2022 - Current
Bcom (Hons)
Delhi University
Senior Secondary
Cambridge School - CBSE Board
Higher Secondary
Cambridge School - CBSE Board
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