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Anthony Nathan

AML/KYC professional
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Results-driven AML/KYC professional with over 14 years of experience in Investment Banking and Risk Management, recognized for a proven track record of success. Expertise in managing multiple priorities while fostering employee satisfaction and driving significant business growth. A dedicated team player equipped to navigate complex operational challenges and consistently exceed team objectives. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to enhance compliance frameworks and contribute to organizational excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

AVP

JP Morgan Chase & Co
01.2018 - Current
  • Managing a team of 10 members includes assigning work, delegating, and other BAU activities, like change management, training, and representing and liaising with onshore on updates.
  • Evaluate and monitor the performance of the team members by establishing clear performance expectations, facilitating continuous development, and adeptly addressing conflicts and resolutions.
  • Effectively represent the team to senior management, advocate for the team's needs, provide progress updates, and ensure that the team's contributions are duly acknowledged.
  • Act as an SME, and perform a quality check on the files by reviewing all KYC requirements for low, medium, and high-risk clients, and determine the appropriate risk rating.
  • Expertise in reviewing various client types, including banks, private entities, funds, publicly listed companies, NBFIs, SPVs, partnership firms, trust accounts, foundations, and government bodies.
  • Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk clients, such as correspondent banks, MSBs, fintechs, PEPs, and sanctioned individuals/entities associated with financial crimes.

Senior Analyst

HCL Technologies Limited
11.2015 - 01.2018
  • Worked on various regulatory remediation projects (data migration, Securities and Futures Commission - professional investors classification, SEBI ODI remediation project).
  • Representing and liaising with the client onshore team, responding to client queries, and giving solutions on a priority basis, while serving daily targets with a zero percent backlog report generation.
  • Performed the role of an SME and Trainer by providing project-based and process change training to the team members and new recruits, and provided innovative ideas to improve the quality of the process.
  • Act as a backup for the line manager by assigning or delegating work to team members, and managing the BAU activities, like client calls and meetings.

Analyst

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Perform comprehensive CDD assessments on new and existing customers to verify their identities, conduct screening from World-Check and LexisNexis, assess risk levels, and ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations.
  • Execute thorough EDD procedures on high-risk customers and identifying potential financial crimes on accounts which are held by PEPs, sanctioned/negative media customers and high-risk businesses.
  • Worked on the Security and Compliance Data Management project, where the existing clients and their related parties are screened against negative news and the specially designated nationals (SDN) list, using the Norkom SCDM tool.
  • Held the responsibility of a project coordinator for the hedge funds project, which included training, assigning client profiles, performing quality checks, and liaising with senior management to provide an update on the progress.
  • Develop and deliver KYC training programs to enhance team performance and awareness of the procedural changes.

Process Associate

TATA Consultancy Services
11.2010 - 01.2012
  • Supported for Client - Deutsche Bank AG by performing KYC as a part of periodic/historic review (remediation) on existing clients to ensure AML/KYC compliance with the regulatory requirements.
  • Assess client documentation and conduct due diligence on the clients through research from internal and external sources, including screening from Preventive Crime Research (PCR) and Factiva.
  • Reviewed various client types, including private entities, investment advisors and their underlying funds, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), corporates, trusts, banks, and partnership firms.
  • Conducted EDD on high-risk customers, such as PEPs, sanctioned or negative media customers, and high-risk businesses, and escalated screening hits and potential issues to the compliance team.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

R. C. College
Bengaluru
04.2001 -

Skills

Risk assessment and control

Certification

Executive Certification in Fintech and Risk Management in Banking and Financial Services – IIM Visakhapatnam

Timeline

AVP

JP Morgan Chase & Co
01.2018 - Current

Senior Analyst

HCL Technologies Limited
11.2015 - 01.2018

Analyst

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 05.2015

Process Associate

TATA Consultancy Services
11.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Commerce -

R. C. College
04.2001 -
Anthony NathanAML/KYC professional