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Skills
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Chandrakumar B. M

KYC Lead Expert
Chennai

Summary

Seasoned KYC and Compliance professional with 14+ years of experience in client onboarding, AML investigations, due diligence, and regulatory compliance across global banking operations. Proven track record in managing large-scale KYC reviews, leading high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence. Expertise spans across institutional client onboarding, data quality governance, adverse media screening, and reference data management.Recognized for delivering quality results, training cross-functional teams, and supporting enterprise-wide remediation projects.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Team leader

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
02.2018 - Current

Roles and Responsibilities


  • Analyse the AML and regulatory required to complete client Onboarding.
  • Liaise with Business line (BL) and Relationship manager (RM) for required KYC requirements and collect other mandatory information as prescribed by AML/OFAC/Local regulations (E.g. US CIP) and guidelines.
  • Perform screening which includes Sanctions, Politically Exposed Person (PEP) and Negative news screening using relevant tools to make sure the client has no potential restrictions or negative news activities.
  • Review existing documentation available in client files and evaluate its applicability.
  • Identify key issues and suspicions which relate to money laundering or terrorism financing during KYC and investigate/escalate as needed.


Achievements:

  • Received BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE MONTH & STAR AWARD on multiple occasions.
  • System tool improvement to improve operational efficiency.
  • Recognized with the Best Team Award for outstanding collaboration, productivity, and delivery excellence within the KYC Operations unit.

Senior KYC Analyst

Wipro BPS Limited
10.2016 - 01.2018

Roles and Responsibilities


  • Conducted periodic reviews of high-risk customer accounts, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.
  • Identified and investigated suspicious transactions, escalating flagged cases to the appropriate teams.
  • Reviewed client data from primary sources and chambers of commerce.
  • Handled exceptions and policy deviation requests from front office teams
  • Served as a subject matter expert on KYC matters, providing advice and support during internal audits or regulatory examinations.
  • Provided guidance and training to junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

Data Management Analyst

RBS Business Services Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 10.2016

Roles and Responsibilities


  • Managed wholesale client and entity data to support RBS's risk and operational reporting.
  • Screened and onboarded legal entities, ensuring accurate and compliant database updates.
  • Validated M&A activity and updated internal customer hierarchies.
  • Coordinated with Relationship Managers on client structural changes.
  • Assigned SIC codes to clients, influencing lending risk classification.
  • Maintained regulatory data controls and compliance standards.
  • Handled ELRI flagging for liquidity reporting using key client metrics

Quality Assurance Engineer

Sundram Clayton Ltd
10.2009 - 04.2011

Roles and Responsibilities


  • Applied Poka-Yoke techniques to eliminate process defects.
  • Led 5S implementation to improve workplace efficiency and safety.
  • Monitored SPC data and enforced timely quality corrections.
  • Reviewed and verified inspection reports (First-Off, Patrol, CMM, Dock Audit)

Education

M.BA -

Pondicherry University
01.2014 - 01.2016

B.E - undefined

St, Peters Engineering College
01.2005 - 01.2009

Skills

KYC & AML Compliance

Client Onboarding

Risk Assessment

Training & Development

Regulatory Compliance

Data Management

Document Verification

Stakeholder Coordination

Certification

ICA advance certified in KYC & CDD

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge. Assuring utmost faithfulness and dedication in work assigned, if selected.

PLACE                                                                                                                                                                                                       REGARDS

Chennai                                                                                                                                                                                                     Chandrakumar BM

Timeline

Team leader

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
02.2018 - Current

Senior KYC Analyst

Wipro BPS Limited
10.2016 - 01.2018

M.BA -

Pondicherry University
01.2014 - 01.2016

Data Management Analyst

RBS Business Services Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 10.2016

Quality Assurance Engineer

Sundram Clayton Ltd
10.2009 - 04.2011

B.E - undefined

St, Peters Engineering College
01.2005 - 01.2009
Chandrakumar B. MKYC Lead Expert