Insightful Senior Anti Money Laundering Analyst and Team Lead with an experience in Retail Banking, Transaction Monitoring, AML/KYC, CDD, EDD, SAR, UAR filing and risk management along with Training, Client and Project Management. Currently, Managing a team of more than 12 skilled analysts working closely on triggered alerts for suspicious Money Laundering activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst II/ Team Lead
AML Right Source
Gurugram
04.2024 - Current
Performing transaction monitoring on triggered alerts and reviews of existing client files, ensuring continued adherence to AML/KYC requirements by UAR and SAR filing, while complying with the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC Guidelines, USA Patriot Act, etc.
Managing a team of over 12 analysts to implement monitoring systems to effectively track suspicious transactions and flag potential money laundering cases for further investigation.
Developed project plans, monitored progress, and reported on key performance indicators. Worked with stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables for projects, along with project requirements and timelines.
Drafted detailed project reports outlining progress, successes, challenges and risks associated with each project. Reviewed internal processes for identifying, measuring, monitoring and reporting risks.
Enhancing transaction monitoring system efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based approaches.
Got promoted as the certified process trainer by the client within three months of team leading and trained the new resources of the team.
Senior Analyst
American Express India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
06.2020 - 04.2024
Running sanctions check by using tools like D&B, Lexis Nexis, Bridger, etc. And researching incoming payments, validating their information, and investigating missing data elements within agreed SLAs.
Reaching out to external bank partners where required to obtain information and reviewing responses from internal and external stakeholders, performing analysis and due diligence on data received.
Escalation of suspicious and high risk payment to
financial crime team.
Assisted in the development of AML policies, procedures, and controls.
Performed due diligence reviews on new customers prior to onboarding them onto the system.
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions.
Developed processes for monitoring customers' accounts in accordance with applicable regulations.
Identified, assessed, and reported any suspicious or unusual activity related to anti-money laundering.
Personal Banker
Barclays Global Service Centre
Noida
06.2018 - 06.2020
Monitoring SWIFT payments and performing CDD and EDD for consumer, corporate accounts, and credit cards.
Managed deposits, withdrawals, and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
Reviewed existing accounts for accuracy of information and compliance with regulations.
Reviewed customer documents and information to ensure compliance with KYC regulations.
Verified customer identity using public records, financial databases, and other resources.
Analyzed customer data to identify suspicious activity or potential money laundering schemes.
Education
Master of Commerce -
IGNOU
India
01-2022
MBA -
FOSTIIMA Business School
Delhi
01-2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
Delhi, India
01-2018
Skills
Anti-Money Laundering
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
Client Relationship Management
Sanctions
Transaction Monitoring
PEP Screening
Currency Transaction Report
Risk Management
CDD & EDD
KYC Verifications
Retail Banking
MS-Office
Mainframe system
Project Management
Performance monitoring
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Accomplishments
Certified as a Process Trainer by Client
Pinnacle Award : Appreciation for valuable contribution in Client Level Meeting & Escalations at American Express
Received Blue Rewards Certificates at American Express for going an extra mile for Client Satisfaction
Certification
IIBF AML/KYC Certificate
Project Management
Timeline
Senior Analyst II/ Team Lead
AML Right Source
04.2024 - Current
Senior Analyst
American Express India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2020 - 04.2024
Personal Banker
Barclays Global Service Centre
06.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Commerce -
IGNOU
MBA -
FOSTIIMA Business School
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
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