Akshayaa Gnanasekar
Kumbakonam
Summary
As an AML/KYC Associate with 2+ years of experience in conducting thorough customer due diligence and identifying potential risks. Proficient in using AML monitoring tools and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations. Strong communicator with a focus on delivering accurate, timely reports and supporting anti-money laundering efforts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Associate AML/KYC Analyst
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES TCS
Chennai , Tamilnadu
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Executed KYC and AML due diligence for client onboarding and account monitoring.
- Verified client documents and ownership through various databases, ensuring accuracy.
- Identified high-risk accounts and escalated findings to senior compliance officers.
- Performed enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of findings and updates in internal databases.
- Enabled and optimized business process service by leveraging expertise in information process management.
- Performed end-to-end KYC (Know Your Customer) onboarding for new clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal AML (Anti-Money Laundering) policies.
- Conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Ongoing Due Diligence (ODD) for both Individual and corporate clients based on risk levels.
- Carried out Sanctions Screening using global watch list tools ensuring timely escalation of positive hits and potential matches.
- Supported periodic reviews of existing client files, verifying updated KYC documents and reassessing client risk profiles.
- Identified and escalated suspicious activities by drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports.
- Prepared summary reports in MS Word, and presented findings and metrics using MS PowerPoint.
- Supported periodic reviews of existing client files, verifying updated KYC documents and reassessing client risk profile.
- Handling Emails and actioned on the expected time.
- Our Clients from UK, US, Hong-Kong regions, will discuss about any updates with clients across the regions if required.
- Well known about the capital market domain & Derivatives market.
- Prepared high-risk reviews with results and recommendations for customer onboarding, closure and retention.
- Reviewed new prospect KYC documents to meet requirements and determine business model risk.
- Performed periodic reviews and reports on merchants to comply with rules, regulations and KYC requirements.
- Partnered with client-facing teams to collect legal documents and associated information for regulatory and internal policies.
- Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers.
- Adjusted end-to-end KYC process needs to align with workforce capabilities.
- Conducted KYC formality reports on questionable accounts and transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Sastra SRC Deemed To Be University - 63 %
Kumbakonam , India 09.2020 - 06.2023
St' Annes Matriculation Higher Secondary School - 82.50%
Kumbakonam , IndiaSt' Annes Matriculation Higher Secondary School - 76.80%
Kumbakonam , IndiaSkills
- Information management
- AML compliance
- KYC verification
- Client onboarding
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Microsoft office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft word
- Leadership
- Document verification
- Client relationship management
Accomplishments
- Star of the Month Awarded Star of the Month for outstanding contribution to achieving a higher customer satisfaction index.
- Manager and Client Appreciation Received appreciation from Manager and Client for the clearance of RD deals on UK market in a short time.
- Client Appreciation Earned customer appreciation by maintaining a 98% satisfaction rate, supported by positive survey feedback.
Timeline
Process Associate AML/KYC Analyst
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES TCS
08.2023 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Sastra SRC Deemed To Be University - 63 %
09.2020 - 06.2023
St' Annes Matriculation Higher Secondary School - 82.50%
St' Annes Matriculation Higher Secondary School - 76.80%