Divya Sivasankar
Chennai
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. Proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing the security of financial institutions. Committed to advancing efforts in combating money laundering and safeguarding financial integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compliance Analyst
Wipro Limited
Chennai
05.2024 - Current
- Obtained and verified customer identification documents to ensure compliance.
Identified individuals controlling or owning 10% or more of company shareholding.
Monitored customer transactions for suspicious activities in sanctioned countries.
Screened customers against politically exposed persons (PEP) lists for risk assessment. - Conducted risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with various departments within the organization to ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, changes in laws, regulations, and best practices.
Quality Checker
Randstad India Pvt Ltd., Deputed to Barclays GSC Pvt Ltd
Chennai
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted annual business reviews and implemented actions based on assessments.
Evaluated business risk levels considering operations, engagement countries, and associated individuals.
Ensured accuracy and currency of business details to maintain regulatory compliance.
Collaborated with preparation team to initiate reviews and create essential documentation.
Performed quality checks for entities including Limited Companies, Trusts, and Charitable Organizations.
Investigated customer due diligence and identity verification with onshore HRBR team.
Monitored accounts and reported suspicious activities to AML team when necessary.
Analyzed data by conducting searches and collecting evidence from internal systems.
Information Process Enabler
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Reviewed customer transactions for suspicious activities and identified potential risks.
Conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) to assess client identities.
Achieved daily targets aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLA) while maintaining quality performance.
Analyzed transaction histories and case notes to detect discrepancies and potential issues.
Escalated high-risk cases to Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for further investigation.
Performed checks on Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and sanctions lists to ensure compliance.
Investigated client details against sanctioned lists, confirming non-matching statuses with individuals.
Utilized Date of Birth (DOB) and location criteria to dismiss alerts or escalate sanctioned clients.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University Of Madras
ChennaiBachelor of Science - Physics
Bon Secours College For Women
ThanjavurSkills
- Customer due diligence
- Enhanced due diligence
- Transaction monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Sanctions screening
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Documentation review
- Anti-money laundering
Accomplishments
- Conferred with Rewards and Recognitions award for the year 2020, 2022 and 2023 for my performance in the process with 100 Percent Quality and Productivity.
Timeline
Senior Compliance Analyst
Wipro Limited
05.2024 - Current
Quality Checker
Randstad India Pvt Ltd., Deputed to Barclays GSC Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 10.2023
Information Process Enabler
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - 08.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
University Of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Bon Secours College For Women