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BENOY MATHEW

BENOY MATHEW

Immediately available to join for Transaction Monitoring/ Fraud Detection/ EDD/ AML KYC
Bengaluru

Summary

Dedicated Personal Banker at HDFC Bank upholding financial integrity and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced sales environment. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks such as FATF, KYC, and AML prioritizing compliance and building trust. Honed skills in managing complex projects and fostering relationships with management and clientele. Expertise in analyzing financial transactions for potential fraud or money laundering, and monitoring and investigating suspicious activities. Successfully improved detection rates and implemented prevention strategies by enforcing regulatory standards and providing thorough documentation. Proficient in utilizing software tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in transaction monitoring processes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
16
16
Certifications
8
8
Languages

Work History

Personal Banker

HDFC Bank
Bangalore
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Led compliance initiatives and ensured adherence to FATF, KYC, and AML standards at HDFC Bank.
  • Successfully met account opening targets and enhanced customer satisfaction through effective cross-selling strategies.
  • Coordinated complex inter-departmental tasks to support operational efficiency and achieve team objectives.
  • Enhanced detection rates and improved prevention strategies through thorough analysis of financial transactions.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and management to support business goals and customer retention.
  • Our team consistently meets account opening targets and excels in cross-selling products, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the bank's objectives and our customers' fiscal success
  • My recent tenure has sharpened my ability to navigate complex projects and foster relationships with both management and clientele
  • This includes undertaking detailed due diligence and seamlessly executing inter-departmental tasks, vital for sustaining operational excellence
  • The skills acquired in these high-stakes settings empower me to contribute effectively to HDFC Bank's vision, while tirelessly pursuing our collective mission of enriching clients' financial journeys

Territory Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Bangalore
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Train and motivate advisors
  • Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
  • Recruit new advisors
  • Provide financial advice to customers

Operations Manager

Splenta Systems
Bangalore
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Handled the Business development and marketing and operations for a food vending machine startup Vebloom which was an ambitious project which was aimed at high rise apartments and educational institutions and IT campuses
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.

Customer Service Executive

Transguard Group
Dubai
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provide exceptional and world class customer service while working in a high volume, sales environment
  • Follow established policies in accordance with the bank and the supervisor's direction
  • Perform regulatory and operational checklists for KYC, AML and due diligence while account opening and Re-KYC processes
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls while maintaining a professional demeanor and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Reduced average call time through efficient problem-solving skills without sacrificing quality of service provided.
  • Contributed towards improving overall customer feedback scores by consistently delivering high-quality service experiences.

Insurance Specialist

Nexus Insurance Brokers LLC
Dubai
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Handled business development and hiring of sub agents and sales of Life insurance and term insurances
  • Insurance Specialist handling portfolio customers handling life insurance for Indian diaspora in UAE
  • Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-ups, ensuring timely renewals and retention.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.

Bancassurance Relationship Manager –Life Insurance

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company
Bangalore
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Up-selling and Cross selling of Traditional, ULIP, Healthcare Insurance and Endowment policies.
  • Developed sales and initiated marketing and promotional activities by selective marketing.
  • Managed to maintain a portfolio of INR 7.5 million from client’s policies.
  • Earned Certificate of Excellence & Achievement award from the country head for target achievement
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.

Assistant Sales Manager

Arabian Global Sources
Jubail
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Worked closely with 2 high performing business units – the specialty chemicals division (IS4IS) & Information Technology division - Global Sources InfoTech (GSIT) on close to $ 1.5 Million projects.
  • Represented Nidal Group for Poly Europe B.V for Oil & Gas Pipeline Cleaning solutions in KSA.
  • Assisted the vendor registration and raising tenders and BOQ’s for Saudi Aramco & SEC projects.
  • Introduced and demonstrated to various clients across East and Central Saudi Arabia:
  • 1. People link - integrated communication solutions,
  • 2. Security cameras - Security management solutions,
  • 3. Vehicle surveillance systems (Black Vue, Korea), Building and Perimeter Access control Systems KABA AG (Germany), ZK-Tech (Korea), FERNS IT – ERP Systems (UK) – hospitality, education and logistics management solutions.

Finance Associate

Randstad
Bangalore
09.2011 - 12.2012

● Handled and assisted in employee reimbursement and corporate Accounts Payable for TIMKEN India Ltd., and Timken Engineering and Research India Ltd.
● SPOC for receiving bills, documents supporting the Accounts Payable team and assisted the Finance team during LR Audit, SOX Audit, Month end book closures.

  • Booked and coordinated travel plans for team members.

Education

Master of Commerce - Commerce

Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous
Bangalore
08.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing

Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous
Bangalore
06.2006 - 06.2009

Skills

Customer due diligence expertise

Transaction monitoring

Account maintenance

Regulatory reporting

Confidentiality management

Anti-corruption practices

Banking regulations

Know-your-customer principles

Compliance monitoring

AML compliance expertise

Client onboarding

Investigations skills

Certification

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Complete Course, 02/2025, Present, Udemy

Skills

  • Banking
  • Cross-selling and upselling
  • Financial product expertise
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Financial product sales
  • English fluency

Languages

1,B1,3,B1,6,C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Banker

HDFC Bank
04.2023 - 04.2025

Territory Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
07.2022 - 01.2023

Operations Manager

Splenta Systems
07.2021 - 03.2022

Customer Service Executive

Transguard Group
09.2019 - 06.2020

Insurance Specialist

Nexus Insurance Brokers LLC
10.2018 - 07.2019

Bancassurance Relationship Manager –Life Insurance

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company
02.2017 - 12.2017

Assistant Sales Manager

Arabian Global Sources
08.2014 - 02.2016

Finance Associate

Randstad
09.2011 - 12.2012

Master of Commerce - Commerce

Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous
08.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing

Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous
06.2006 - 06.2009
BENOY MATHEWImmediately available to join for Transaction Monitoring/ Fraud Detection/ EDD/ AML KYC