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Anusha Santosh

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven Banking Leader with 11 yrs of experience known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and performance optimization. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve team goals. Demonstrated Proficiency across diverse facets of Banking Operations encompassing KYC, AML, Transaction Monitoring, Audit & Compliance, Due Diligence, Client Onboarding, KYC Remediation, Quality control and Large Group Training.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

KPMG INDIA
Bengaluru
03.2022 - Current

PROJECT DETAILS: KYC Remediation and Periodic Reviews of different entities,to conduct due diligence and manage two teams for Ownership & Reviews.

  • Monitoring daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members
  • Providing coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development and completing their appraisal
  • Developing strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members
  • As a part of the recruitment Panel assisting with by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions
  • Managing the complete Sanction Process end to end ensuring adherence with the regulators
  • Experienced in handling KYC of different entities - Pvt Ltd, Trusts, PLC's, Partnership, Unincorporated Associations
  • As a part of periodic KYC reviews , also perform EDD reviews and handle customer complaints
  • Transaction Monitoring as a part of KYC verification is done by checking the customer's Transaction analysis dashboard
  • Handling two teams with Periodic Reviews and DOBO - Ownership Structure with an average team size of 20 members
  • An adept in delivering Training and conducting meetings with large groups

Manager

Amazon Development India Centre Ltd
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • PROJECT DETAILS : Handled a team addressing Seller complaints and appeals on Infringement of Intellectual Property rights of different regions .
  • Responsible for handling the team to resolve the customer complaints - Seller Side
  • Monitored if there was any infringement of Customer's KYC details , products, copyrights
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered
  • Ensured conflict resolution within teams in a very dynamic and ever changing environment
  • Managed the Performance improvement plans for the entire RA Team
  • Capacity Planning and Rostering for RA was one of the key responsibilities
  • Led a team of 25 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service
  • Was a certified member of the Interview Panel and recruited and hired many members
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance

Team Leader Analyst

JP Morgan & Chase India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • PROJECT DETAILS: Worked as a part of the Employee Compliance Team for different regions - US , UK , Singapore, India and China
  • Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs
  • Measuring the Team productivity as per the desired KPI. Publishing the EOD Reports to the management
  • Part of Personal Account Dealing and Employee compliance have handled different regions UK, US and other regions as India, China
  • Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures

Team Leader

JP Morgan & Chase India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2018 - 09.2019

PROJECT DETAILS : Part of KYC Remediation conduct due diligence and confirm if the accounts belonged to the same client. As a part of the Project core team - managed the below responsibilities.

  • Helped in the new joiners onboarding and settling down phase.
  • Created training materials conducted process trainings for the new batches coming in (Batch size around 40).
  • Documented changes to SOP and shared the updates with the team.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
  • Involved in RCA and developing the Error tracker for the team
  • Managing process , representing India team with the Stakeholders & following the regulatory guidelines at all times.
  • Developed the Quality Team and outlined the quality team.

Deputy Branch Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
Bengaluru
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Ensuring that all the customers requests are processed within the prescribed TAT
  • Analyzed trends in customer accounts to identify opportunities for cross-selling products and services
  • Daily Transaction monitoring , reviewing the SQL reports and conducting Enhanced Due Diligence(EDD) wherever necessary
  • Budget planning and requesting for budget allocation from the corporate office and using it judiciously for the required activities
  • Working on process improvements and ensuring good customer service at all times
  • Involved in handling complaints and resolving any issues
  • Handled a team of 18 managing their daily performance , claims , shrinkage , attrition

Assistant Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2011 - 04.2014
  • Expertise in handling branch operations entailing various service requests and processing within TAT
  • Relationship Management with the client portfolio
  • Working on the AML cases assigned to the Branch and performing EDD on the same to avoid fraud and risk
  • Maintaining every day client relationship activities
  • Handled Resident Indian, Non Resident Indian and Corporate KYC

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Banking Operations: Banking And Financial Support

Manipal University, Services Osmania University
11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry And Microbiology

Osmania Universtiy
Hyderabad
05-2009

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Improvement
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Performance monitoring
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Due Diligence
  • Complaint Handling
  • KYC Review
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Sanctions
  • Screening

Interests

  • I am a baker and enjoy cooking
  • Love travel and exploring

Timeline

Team Leader

KPMG INDIA
03.2022 - Current

Manager

Amazon Development India Centre Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2022

Team Leader Analyst

JP Morgan & Chase India Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 04.2021

Team Leader

JP Morgan & Chase India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2019

Deputy Branch Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2017

Assistant Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
08.2011 - 04.2014

Post Graduate Diploma - Banking Operations: Banking And Financial Support

Manipal University, Services Osmania University

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry And Microbiology

Osmania Universtiy
Anusha Santosh