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Debayan Sarkar

Debayan Sarkar

Krakow

Summary

Diligent and goal-oriented compliance professional with nearly 8 years of experience in global banking, consulting, and fintech payments. Adept in financial crime compliance, internal audit, control assurance testing, AML process re-engineering, and risk assessment. Skilled in conducting intricate investigations with a keen focus on detail and precision. I am pursuing a mid-senior position with a prominent global financial institution, seeking to apply my strategic acumen and deep expertise in financial crime to advance organizational objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance

Revolut
Krakow
05.2022 - Current
  • Overseeing the risk and control framework to evaluate and assess the adequacy of the sanctions monitoring program within Revolut and its affiliates.
  • benchmarking policies and drive initiatives to ensure the effectiveness and timeliness of procedures, analyzing AML market trends, identifying non-compliance, and preparing corrective action plans, including coordinating product knowledge sessions.
  • conduct bi-weekly governance calls with stakeholders to assess service quality, identify gaps, and suggest improvements in monitoring and oversight.
  • Conducting internal 4-eye checks to ensure comprehensive risk compliance self-assessment (RCSA).
  • Assisting with internal audits as needed, particularly when testing exceptions are raised, ensuring the team provides appropriate responses.

Consultant

EY
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Performed compliance audit reviews as an external auditor for multinational banks across the United States, Middle East, and Europe
  • Assessed and verified the effectiveness of the client compliance monitoring program, encompassing AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption
  • Performed diagnostic evaluations to assess the alignment of internal controls with regulatory requirements, offering practical solutions to address deficiencies and optimize monitoring programs
  • Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the permanent supervisory framework, inclusive of governance and oversight functionality within the audited business units and affiliated entities
  • Conducted a thorough assessment and evaluation of the accuracy in adherence to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bank Secrecy Act 'BSA' Fund Travel Rule, OFAC block property reporting and the record retention protocols for SWIFT messages
  • Delivered concise audit reports with corrective action plan as well as managing the issue validation and implementation.

Client-onboarding Officer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducted new business client onboarding for all risk ratings in Corporate and Investment Banking 'CIB' for the APAC region, ensuring quality checks
  • Possess extensive expertise in client onboarding for diverse entities including Corporate, NBFIs, SPV & PIC, Third-Party Payment Processors, Funds including Luxembourg-based funds, Governments, Urgent Escrow Deals, and Syndicate Loans
  • Adherence to local due diligence standards in China, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India
  • Reviewed and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements including FINCEN for the United States, ASIC for Australia, MAS for Singapore, Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong, and EU'MIFID requirements.

CDD Analyst

HSBC
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Oversaw the complete process for periodic and trigger-driven reviews in the North American region, specifically for Customer Identification Program 'CIP', screening, and transaction monitoring of commercial banking customers.
  • Conducted proactive and ad hoc reviews as necessary, with hands-on experience in transitioning from conventional banking due diligence to AML intelligence and smart due diligence.

Education

Bachelor of Business administration (Specialisation in Finance) -

Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2016

Skills

  • Compliance audit
  • Control assurance testing
  • AML / CFT program reviews APAC, EMEA, NAM
  • Sanctions compliance program
  • Due diligence across diverse Funds and Escrow Deals

Accomplishments

  • Spot awards 2020,2021
  • Managing director award 2018

Timeline

Quality Assurance

Revolut
05.2022 - Current

Consultant

EY
09.2019 - 04.2022

Client-onboarding Officer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
02.2018 - 08.2019

CDD Analyst

HSBC
11.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Business administration (Specialisation in Finance) -

Savitribai Phule Pune University

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