DHANUSH R PATEL
Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced compliance professional seeking a dynamic career shift to leverage expertise in AML/KYC. Goal is to advance skills in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Dedication is unwavering in safeguarding organizations against the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime threats, ensuring uninterrupted operations, and contributing significantly to the fortification of a robust financial crime prevention framework.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
41
41
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Compliance Associate
TerraPay Solutions India Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2024 - Current
- Performed AML transaction monitoring, investigated flagged alerts, and assessed risk in line with regulatory compliance
- Filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) for potentially suspicious transactions and escalated them for further investigations
- Conducted ongoing reviews of KYC, AML screening, and transactional data to identify potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities
- Led AML/KYC process audits, identified gaps in compliance, and recommended solutions to improve workflows and prevent financial crime
- Developed strong relationships with regulators, fostering open lines of communication to facilitate smooth audits and examinations.
- Performed due diligence on third-party vendors to mitigate potential risks associated with outsourcing activities.
INTERN- Compliance
TerraPay Solutions India Private Limited
Bangalore
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Verified AML transaction alerts, conducted risk assessments for customers, and performed screening against sanctions lists and PEP databases
- Conducted pre- and post-transaction screenings to detect suspicious activities and ensure regulatory compliance
- Reviewed and analyzed customer documentation, transactional activity, and risk factors to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
Education
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology
Davangere, India 04.2001 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Davan Institute of Advanced Management Studies
Davangere, India 04.2001 - 01.2021
Skills
AML& KYC
Transaction Monitoring
Sanction Screening
Compliance Blocking
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Technical Skills
Decision-making
Time management abilities
Investigative reporting
Analytical skills
Certification
Introduction to Microsoft
Accomplishments
- Tug Of War Captain in college: Our team wins 1st prize.
- College Octagon Festival: Our team wins 1st prize for initiative.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Participated in Yes Plus art of living, Bengaluru
Participated in outbound learning Pegasus institute, Pondicherry,
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/19/99
Address: 35, 2nd Cross Rd, Abbaappa Layout, Stage 2, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560076
Timeline
Compliance Associate
TerraPay Solutions India Private Limited
08.2024 - Current
INTERN- Compliance
TerraPay Solutions India Private Limited
05.2024 - 07.2024
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Davan Institute of Advanced Management Studies
04.2001 - 01.2021