Abhisek Kaushik
Mangali
Summary
Dedicated Financial Crime Analyst with extensive experience in fraud prevention, transaction monitoring, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance within the UK banking sector. Proven expertise in conducting comprehensive KYC reviews, analysing suspicious transaction patterns, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect customer accounts and organisational assets. Skilled in identifying emerging fraud typologies including cryptocurrency scams, gambling-related fraud, and international transfer irregularities. Strong analytical capabilities combined with thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks including FCA guidelines and UK financial crime legislation.
Experienced with data analysis, pattern recognition, and strategic planning. Utilizes advanced crime mapping techniques to identify and predict crime trends. Strong understanding of criminal behavior, supporting law enforcement in effective resource allocation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Crime Analyst | Customer Support
Revolut Technologies India Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
- - Conduct comprehensive financial crime checks on customer accounts to identify and prevent fraudulent activities, money laundering, and terrorist financing
- - Analyse complex transaction patterns across multiple channels including crypto platforms, gambling sites, and international transfers to detect suspicious behaviour
- - Perform detailed KYC verification and enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk customers and unusual account activity
- - Investigate suspected fraud cases involving authorised push payments, account takeovers, romance scams, and investment fraud schemes
- - Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency in compliance with regulatory requirements
- - Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and internal security teams to support ongoing fraud investigations
- Key Achievements:
- - Successfully identified and prevented numerous high-value fraud attempts, protecting customer assets and maintaining institutional integrity
- - Developed comprehensive response templates for various fraud scenarios including car purchase scams, gambling platform risks, and cryptocurrency fraud
- - Enhanced transaction monitoring protocols by recognising emerging fraud typologies and evolving criminal methodologies
- - Maintained exceptional accuracy in KYC reviews and fraud detection while meeting stringent service level agreements
- - Contributed to team knowledge sharing by documenting case studies and fraud prevention best practices
- Fraud Types Investigated:
- - Cryptocurrency platform scams and digital asset fraud
- - Online gambling and betting platform irregularities
- - International transfer fraud and cross-border money laundering
- - Romance scams and social engineering fraud
- - Investment fraud and Ponzi schemes
- - Purchase scams (vehicles, electronics, luxury goods)
- - Account takeover and identity theft
- - Business email compromise and vendor fraud
Fraud Prevention Analyst | Customer Services
Teleperformance Global
09.2021 - 08.2024
- - Provided frontline customer support while identifying potential fraud indicators during customer interactions
- - Assisted customers with account security concerns and educated them about common fraud schemes and prevention measures
- - Escalated suspicious activities to the financial crime team for detailed investigation and risk assessment
- - Maintained detailed documentation of customer interactions and potential security incidents
- - Supported AML compliance initiatives by ensuring accurate customer information and proper account categorisation
- Key Achievements:
- - Recognised for exceptional fraud awareness and proactive identification of suspicious customer behaviours
- - Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings while maintaining vigilance for potential financial crime indicators
- - Contributed to reduction in successful fraud attempts through effective customer education and early detection
- - Trained new team members on fraud awareness and customer security protocols
Education
BCA - Computer Applications and Cyber Security
01.2018
Skills
Financial Crime Analysis
- Transaction Monitoring & Pattern Recognition
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
- Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification
- Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Filing
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Procedures
Fraud Prevention & Detection
- Account Takeover Investigation
- Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud Analysis
- Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Fraud
- Gambling Platform Risk Assessment
- Romance & Investment Scam Identification
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Financial Crime Investigation Tools
Quantitative methods
Intelligence gathering
Qualitative analysis
Pattern recognition
Cybersecurity awareness
Crime trend analysis
Predictive analytics
Teamwork
Security clearance
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Threat detection
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Maintaining records
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Leadership abilities
Self motivation
Time management abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Organizational skills
Active listening
Data validation
Problem-solving aptitude
Analytical thinking
Research and analysis
Presentation skills
Data analysis
Risk assessment
Certification
- AML/CFT Certification
Interests
Financial regulation research, Emerging fraud trend analysis, Technology optimisation, Continuous professional development
Disclaimer
Signature: Abhishek.k
Ongoing Professional Development
- - Regular training on emerging fraud typologies and financial crime trends
- - Participation in industry webinars and financial crime prevention conferences
- - Continuous study of regulatory updates and compliance requirements
Timeline
Financial Crime Analyst | Customer Support - Revolut Technologies India Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Fraud Prevention Analyst | Customer Services - Teleperformance Global
09.2021 - 08.2024
Chandigarh college of technology - BCA, Computer Applications and Cyber Security