ARUN KUMAR V
Summary
Results-driven Banking Professional with 7 years of experience in AML, KYC, and compliance. Expert in regulatory frameworks, customer due diligence, and compliance standards. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high compliance standards while leading teams to drive organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Axis Bank
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured regulatory compliance with the RBI through efficient management of non-financial operations for both retail and corporate customers.
- Ensured compliance with AML/Re-KYC procedures for clients by adhering to Axis retail banking policies and RBI KYC/AML (Sanctions-OFAC Guidelines) rules and norms.
- Maintained effective employee relationships to cultivate a highly motivated, and well-trained staff. Ensured operations followed risk control measures and process adherence.
- Generated Daily MIS Reports for BAU Volumes, addressing customer service TAT management and providing business data to stakeholders.
- Engaged with business stakeholders to provide case-to-case solutions for clients’ complex queries.
- Contributed to a data migration project, assisting in the resolution of queries regarding the transfer of information between CITI and Axis systems.
Senior Process Analyst (Specialist)
CITI Corp Services India Private Limited
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Performed accurate verification of KYC documents for CASA domestic and NRI accounts in the course of core account maintenance operations.
- Analyzed complex shareholding patterns effectively to accurately identify natural persons/beneficiaries of entities for corporate accounts.
- Managed bulk salary maintenance for corporate accounts
- Identified negative data, sanctions/non-sanction lists, PEPs, STRs, global AML RED Flag-related catches to mitigate operational risk.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing data and reviewing clients' FATCA and CRS requirements, Conducted quality audits to ensure full compliance with CTR-NTR and STR regulations.
- Proficient in operations-related tasks for generating CKYC numbers through the CERSAI KYC process.
- Responsible for effectively managing and maintaining deposit rates across multiple banking products.
- Ensured seamless implementation of UAT testing and smooth functioning of systems for new programs and maintenance in existing systems.
Executive
Novel Financial solutions Private Limited
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Processed KYC requests for various types of clients, including NRI, Domestic, Entity, and Mortgage loan customers, in compliance with RBI regulatory guidelines during client onboarding and periodic reviews.
- Collaborated with MIS team to compile reliable KYC data and detect cases of non-compliance.
- Guided employees on appropriate remediation actions for high-risk accounts as a KYC subject matter expert.
- Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, and objectives.
Process Advisor
Kelly Services India Private Limited (Barclays Shared Services)
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed U.K. customers' Individual Savings Account (ISA) product and ensured validation of fund transfer requests via paper-based documentation.
- Effectively addressed diverse financial inquiries from merchants, including rejected/unsuccessful payments, refund/charge reconciliations, and accurate settlement.
- Engaged in quality audit trail and delivered detailed EOD reports, providing volume status information to the UK Onshore team.
Customer Support Executive
Imarque Solutions Private Limited (IDEA Cellular network)
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided assistance to IDEA customers with both prepaid and postpaid connections.
- Auditing the POA & POI documents submitted by customers for prepaid and postpaid connections forms as company norms.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Engaged in hands-on training as a “Graduate Apprentice” at Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd., Salem, specifically focusing on Transformer Erection
Skills
- Retail Banking Operation
- Client Onboarding & Account Maintenance
- Re-KYC
- Corporate Internet Banking
- Customer Service
- Corporate KYC
- Anti Money Laundering
- Customer Due Diligence
- Sanction Screening
- Compliance
- Operational Risk Assessment
- CKYC Feed maintenance
- UAT Testing
- TAT Management
Accomplishments
- Won “Gratitude Award” in 2021& 2022 for handling Entity KYC and UAT projects
- Certification in Anti-Money Laundering, know your customer and Centralized Know Your Customer by Client
Technical Skill
- Software Tools: MS Office - MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access & PowerPoint.
- Technical Language: SQL Queries (Basic)
- Operating System: Windows, Linux
- Banking Software: Mainframe, Putty, Eclipse, Sanctions Screening, CDD workflow management, Finacle.
Academic Profile
- B.E in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2008-2012) from Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal. with CGPA of 8.67
- HSC (2008) in Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Salem. with 83.33% of marks
- SSLC (2006) in Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Salem. with 90% of marks
Personal Details
- Father Name: Mr. A.Vijaya Kumar (late), C/O S.Arumugam
- Date of birth: 26.04.1991
- Permanent address: 4/355, New Kandappa Colony, Annathanapatti, Salem – 636 002.
- Languages known: Tamil, English (Read, Write & Speak)
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Axis Bank
03.2023 - Current
Senior Process Analyst (Specialist)
CITI Corp Services India Private Limited
10.2018 - 02.2023
Executive
Novel Financial solutions Private Limited
03.2018 - 08.2018
Process Advisor
Kelly Services India Private Limited (Barclays Shared Services)
12.2016 - 03.2018
Customer Support Executive
Imarque Solutions Private Limited (IDEA Cellular network)
02.2016 - 12.2016
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
09.2013 - 09.2014
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