Chaitanya Moghe
Mumbai
Summary
Senior Associate with experience in AML KYC, Due diligence, AML compliance, and client screening. Quick to learn new processes, with strong communication skills, and a balanced, professional approach to work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Vistra International Finance
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewing documents received from the client end. The Acceptance team is responsible for assisting in the onboarding of new clients and performing periodic reviews.
- Performing due diligence on new clients, requesting KYC information, documentation, review and verification of received documents, and making risk assessments for new clients.
- Thoroughly document the research analysis related to the client's nature of business, geographies, source of wealth/funds, political exposure, documentation of CDD, and negative news screening, etc.
- Periodical review of KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed, and that files and risk assessments are current and up to date.
- Investigating high-risk clients and reporting where necessary, including politically exposed persons, and obtaining all necessary documentation to complete the client file.
- Communicate effectively with relevant internal and external parties to obtain KYC documents.
Senior Financial Analyst
Eclerx Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Perform On-Boarding, KYC and Periodic Review for our client which is a leading Investment Bank.
- Carry out due diligence (CDD and EDD), and information searches per the standards of client onboarding and categorization rules, and undertake additional checks when necessary by screening various public sources.
- Thoroughly document the research and analysis related to the client's source of wealth, nature of business, geographies, political exposure, CDD, and negative news screening to determine risk patterns.
- Perform screening on individuals and entities using the WorldCheck tool. If any positive hit (PEP) is found, escalate it to the Compliance Team.
- Periodic review of KYC records for completeness, including re-verification of due diligence procedures, ensuring files and risk assessments are current and up to date, investigating high-risk clients, and reporting where necessary.
- Verifying and reviewing data provided by the customer with public records, i.e., Accurint Report from LexisNexis, in order to ensure the customer is genuine.
- Checking and validating Social Security Number, Tax Identification Number, and LEI number.
- Skilled in conducting AML check screening, which includes PEP screening, sanctions screening, and adverse news screening on clients to raise high-risk business, high-risk countries, and sanction flags of the targeted entities of the client.
- Achieving targets on productivity and accuracy within the stipulated deadline, while maintaining good email ethics and communication skills.
- As a SME responsible for training resources and conducting quality checks.
Education
M.com - Accountancy
Mumbai University
Mumbai09.2021
Bachelors of Accounting and Finance -
Mumbai University
Mumbai05.2019
Skills
- Screening
- Due diligence (EDD and CDD)
- AML compliance
- Client Onboarding
- World check
- PEP
- Sanctions
- Data verification
- SharePoint
- Training and mentoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Health and Fitness
- Trekking
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency
- Marathi, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Associate
Vistra International Finance
08.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Financial Analyst
Eclerx Ltd.
01.2022 - 08.2024
M.com - Accountancy
Mumbai University
Bachelors of Accounting and Finance -
Mumbai University