Ambharish Sampath

Assistant Manager/ Senior Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank

04.2018 - Current

Independently managed end-to-end AML and sanctions compliance processes across global markets, ensuring adherence to AME, EU, UN, and local regulatory requirements.
Reported sanctions, AML breaches, and deviations to the MLRO and regional sanctions teams; led remediation processes, conducted root cause analysis, and implemented controls to prevent recurrence.
Initiated and led multiple automation and process improvement projects, including the development of an in-house transaction screening application and consolidation of customer data tools.
Periodically updated transaction screening guidance documents to enhance team efficiency and ensure sustainable knowledge management.
Delivered comprehensive training to new joiners and existing staff; demonstrated strong leadership and mentoring capabilities within the team.
Conducted in-depth public domain investigations on transactional parties and identified risks related to restricted parties and locations through deep-dive screening and analysis.
Applied risk-based approaches in day-to-day transaction handling in line with the Bank Secrecy Act, which helped streamline the process to reduce unwarranted RFIs to the clients.
Performed manual validations of client documents and conducted end-to-end tracking of direct Vessels, Transshipment Vessels/routes including Bill of lading tracking and performing IMB extensive tracking to identify Sanction Nexus in a transaction.
Monitored and resolved aging compliance cases within defined turnaround times to maintain high service quality and meet client expectations.
Conducted regular dipstick reviews of team transactions, significantly reducing error rates and enhancing overall quality performance.
Acted as the first point of escalation, fostering strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and regional sanctions teams to support seamless operations.
In-depth experience across multiple banking segments including Commercial, Corporate, Retail, Private, and Institutional Banking.
Expert in managing end-to-end transaction screening processes, with a strong understanding of sanctions compliance and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to assess risks in banking products and processes, and to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
Actively contributed to capacity building by mentoring peers and leading internal training initiatives.

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