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GAURAV GOLA
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Business Analyst with extensive experience, specializing in financial investigations and anti-money laundering. Proven track record in sanctions and name screening, ensuring compliance and enhancing customer due diligence. Adept at research and analysis, with strong presentation skills to effectively communicate findings and support regulatory adherence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst 3
Barclays
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted real-time and post-transaction screening of payment messages to detect potential matches against sanctioned entities.
- Interpreted screening results based on OFAC, EU, UN, and local jurisdiction lists.
- Investigated potential matches and escalated true hits to Compliance for further due diligence.
- Performed onboarding and ongoing KYC name screening of customers, vendors, and counterparties against global watchlist (PEPs, sanctions, adverse media).
- Worked with onboarding/compliance teams to ensure accurate and efficient customer risk rating.
Associate Analyst 2
AML RightSource
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed real-time and post-transaction payment messages for potential sanctions hits.
- Identified and assessed suspicious or unusual transactions in line with AML and sanctions policies.
- Performed sanctions screening against global lists to identify potential matches.
- Investigated alerts and escalated confirmed hits to compliance for enhanced due diligence.
- Collaborated with KYC, onboarding, and compliance teams to ensure accurate client risk assessments.
- Supported periodic reviews and system updates to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Associate
Integreon Managed Solutions
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Perform periodic KYC reviews based upon primary and secondary research.
- Identify and escalate suspicious or high-risk customers to senior staff.
- Monitor customer transactions to identify suspicious activities or patterns that may indicate money laundering or fraud.
- Investigate and escalate potentially suspicious transactions to senior analysts.
- Support senior analysts in preparing reports and documentation related to KYC compliance.
Education
Advanced Diploma In Banking & Finance -
TKWs Institue of Banking And Finance
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Honors -
Delhi University
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Financial Investigation
- Anti Money Laundering
- Know Your Customer
- Customer Due Diligence
- Research & Analysis
- Data Forecasting
- Presentation
- MS Office (Advance)
- Payment Screening
- Sanctions Screening
- Name Screening
- Quality Check & Assurance
Awards
- Received a Certificate of Excellence for consistently achieving targets with outstanding performance.
- Recognized as a top performer for two consecutive quarters.
Interests
Anime
Reading (Mythology)
Timeline
Business Analyst 3
Barclays
07.2023 - Current
Associate Analyst 2
AML RightSource
05.2022 - 06.2023
Associate
Integreon Managed Solutions
11.2020 - 04.2022
Advanced Diploma In Banking & Finance -
TKWs Institue of Banking And Finance
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Honors -
Delhi University
04.2001 -
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