Bestha Sreedhar kumar
Hyderabad
Summary
Assistant Manager with 12 years of comprehensive experience, specializing in KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) remediation. Proven expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and mitigating financial crime risks. Adept at managing remediation projects, ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance due diligence processes. Strong analytical skills, combined with a deep understanding of AML frameworks and KYC policies. Committed to driving operational excellence, and maintaining robust compliance to safeguard organizational integrity, and support regulatory requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2021 - 12.2025
- CITI Group U.S. Retail Customers Remediation Project, remediated client's source of wealth for individual customers based in the United States.
- Worked on various projects, including Project SOW Remediation, and Project End to End KYC Remediation.
- Validated information from different applications, such as CITICKYC, Concierge, Lexis Nexis, KIWI, FileNet, and Eclipse.
- Validated outreach performed cases to the Client Owner/RM for any discrepancies or missing information.
- The latest two years' transaction history will be monitored for high- and medium-risk customers to identify whether their cash inflow and outflow are plausible with the nature of their business.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve customer remediation issues, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Investment Banking Analyst
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted thorough KYC periodic reviews for DB customers in APAC, UK, US, and NL.
- Categorized client risk levels according to established global and local regulations.
- Utilized various external resources like D&B and Lexis Nexis for in-depth client research.
- Checked client existence alongside KYC details including business nature and tax ID.
- Requested additional information from RM or client owners through targeted emails.
- Carried out due diligence checks on existing and prospective clients to evaluate risks.
- Implemented background checks via internal systems to uncover potential compliance issues.
- Compiled detailed ownership structures along with UBO information for accurate assessments.
KYC Analyst
ANZ Support Services India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted thorough customer due diligence on ANZ UK customers to verify identities and assess risks.
- Analyzed client documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Reviewed and updated KYC records to ensure accurate and complete information.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies in client data through detailed investigations.
- Investigated customers' identities, sources of funds and business activities.
- Analyzed customer data to ensure compliance with KYC and AML regulations.
Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Executed due diligence on KYC documentation, assigning risk ratings to corporate clients.
- Utilized public records to establish ownership structures, confirming details with clients.
- Investigated ownership hierarchy to identify ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs).
- Performed screenings for entities, UBOs, IBOs, and related parties for any negative findings.
- Escalated accounts linked to PEPs and sanctions while managing approval processes.
- Engaged with clients to validate changes in ownership structure and provide necessary documents.
- Monitored risk profiles of accounts continuously to ensure compliance with regulations.
Senior Officer
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed loan operations for retail customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Executed pre-closure and foreclosure processes efficiently, reducing processing time.
- Issued release documents promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational workflow.
Education
B.Com - Accounting And Finance
Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)
Ananthapur04-2011
Skills
- Anti-money laundering and compliance
- Name screening and verification
- Transaction monitoring
- Payment screening
- Sanctions screening
- KYC onboarding and remediation
- Customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
Certification
Go-Aks, by the Global Association of KYC Specialists. Expiry - 11/2027.
Languages
English
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 12.2025
Investment Banking Analyst
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 02.2021
KYC Analyst
ANZ Support Services India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2019
Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Officer
ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2016
B.Com - Accounting And Finance
Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)