CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Indore
Summary
Project management professional with finance and operations expertise, leading KYC/AML and transaction monitoring programs. Trained teams, managed cross-functional projects, and improved efficiency through risk detection testing (RDT). Delivered measurable outcomes within budget using analytical problem-solving and strategic planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive - Team Lead and Trainer (KYC/AML & Transaction Monitoring)
Tata Consultancy Services
Indore
01.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end client onboarding for retail, merchant, and institutional clients-conducting CDD and EDD to assess risk levels and ensure full compliance with AML, BSA, and OFAC regulatory requirements.
- Monitored retail and merchant transactions for suspicious activity using Actimize, identifying fraudulent patterns and escalating cases for SAR filing within regulatory timeframes.
- Performed sanctions screening to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies.
- Evaluated staff performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. and implemented improvement plans.
- Conducted internal audits ensuring team compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with clients to assess KPIs, enhancing performance in line with process requirements.
- Coordinated administrative activities, ensuring timely communication and seamless operations.
Accounts and Finance Executive
Shriram Transport Finance Company
Indore
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, resulting in accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Managed accounts payable/receivables, invoicing, reconciliations, and cash transactions.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify trends, informing strategic decision-making.
- Enhanced clarity of financial processes for audits of financial operations in preparation for audits.
- Conducted audits to detect discrepancies, implementing corrective measures to enhance financial integrity.
- Oversaw project requirements and tracked milestones to ensure timely completion, risks, milestones, and staff performance.
Sales Executive
Aditya Birla Capital
Mumbai
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets.
- Managed customer relationships, leveraging consultative sales techniques to consistently achieve sales goals.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to align sales strategies, driving profit increases.
- Customer Retention: Boosted customer retention through proactive support approaches.
- Delivered after-sales support that fostered customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Analyzed sales data and monitored competitor activities to inform strategies.
- KPI Optimization: Improved team KPIs by 25% within the first quarter.
- Innovation: Automated SOPs reducing errors and increasing operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Medi-Caps University
Indore03-2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies
Indore03-2016
HSC -
Rajeshwar Hr. Sec. School
Mhow04-2013
Skills
- KYC Functions: Client Onboarding Periodic Reviews Recertification High-Risk Account Reviews Risk-Based Approach MPL
- Compliance: AML CTF CDD EDD SAR BSA OFAC FATF Sanctions Screening Risk Mitigation
- Transaction Monitoring: Retail Transactions Merchant Transactions Institutional Monitoring Suspicious Activity ISA
- Screening Tools: World-Check Browser Main Menu Document Viewer Internal Screening Tools PEP & Adverse Media
- Applications: BMM UK Intranet SIBEL Company-Watch Vision Net Equifax Experian Visa MasterCard Tableau
- Leadership: Team Training & Mentoring Quality Assurance Reviews Auditing Risk Assessment
Personal Information
Title: Project Management Professional
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- Target Achiever
- Rewarded by TCS Gems
Timeline
Senior Executive - Team Lead and Trainer (KYC/AML & Transaction Monitoring)
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2023 - Current
Accounts and Finance Executive
Shriram Transport Finance Company
03.2019 - 01.2023
Sales Executive
Aditya Birla Capital
06.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Medi-Caps University
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies
HSC -
Rajeshwar Hr. Sec. School