Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 9 years of expertise in AML, Fraud and cards for banking sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Expertise in customer's Onboarding, Due Diligence, investigating suspicious activity for banking and i-gaming companies.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team Leader (Service Delivery)
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
10.2023 - Current
Transition team leader - Royal bank of canada (RBC) -
Played a key role in the transition from HSBC to RBC, providing continuous support tot he cards team for 36 hours.
Developed comprehensive transition plans, outlining roles, responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for successful implementation.
Provided regular status updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and key accomplishments during the transition period.
Managed internal and external client-facing relationships through transitional periods.
Ensured seamless integration of new systems and processes by effectively communicating expectations and requirements to all relevant parties.
BOT - Automation team member (PEX team):
Implemented and provided bluebot Ideas in automating the process and played a key role in BOT running on daily basis within SLA's.
Managed team of 32 members and owned over all cards process BAU activities for all business, commercial and personal customer.
Prepared decision trees and verified & updated SOPM's for 150 + activities with in cards team.
Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional growth.
Conducted regular meetings with the team to review progress, address challenges, and align goals for successful outcomes.
Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met and maintaining open lines of communication.
Streamlined operations by identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and implementing necessary changes.
Incorporated best practices in service delivery management into daily routines, resulting in better decisionmaking.
Diligence & AML Analyst / Player Protection
Lindar Media Group
07.2022 - 04.2023
Carried out due diligence checks, verify KYC documents, Perform Enhanced Due Diligence, Affordability & AML Checks as needed
Trained new joiners, prepared standard operating procedures (SOP), managed queue and ensured to meet SLA's
Completed thorough risk assessments when customers are identified via internal triggers and reports with an aim of offering appropriate safer gambling support
Analyze and interpret account activity in order to identify behavior that may indicate problem gambling
Verified identity and address documents provided by our customers in order to complete customer due diligence checks in line with record-keeping requirements and KYC documents provided by our customers
Used transactional and customer records, external data and publicly available information to identify suspicious or unusual activity
Experienced in handling pilot process and helped the team with new ideas and stabilizing the process with preparing training materials for the team.
Customer Due Diligence Team Leader
Flutter Entertainment
08.2020 - 06.2022
Joined Flutter Entertainment as Diligence & AML Analyst / Player Protection and got promoted as Team Leader.
Strong knowledge of anti-corruption regulations, investigation techniques and affiliated technology with the ability to plan, organize and produce results
Analytical and investigative experience
Capable of handling multiple stakeholders at different levels of the organization and meet deadlines Handling multiple projects within the CDD process like CRA (customer risk assessment), Periodic review on High-risk customers, Legal cases, FR- CDD process and Ontario license
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Performed customer due diligence, including validation and verification of customer documentation to align with Group's licensing and risk requirements in various jurisdictions in which we operate
Excellent knowledge and Hands-on Experience in I Gaming Regulatory Licenses & Compliance of multiple countries (.UK, .EU, .IT, .FR, BG, .BE, .SE, .IN, .PT, .CZ, licenses.) Developing and maintaining a good understanding of anti-money laundering and financial crime legislation, and a comprehensive understanding of client due diligence requirements
Conduct required due diligence on persons, accounts, or activities in accordance with AML regulations, including high-risk countries and entities, OFAC sanction entities, politically exposed people, watch-list entities, and money services businesses
Mentoring new joiners in our team as part of their onboarding process Serving as a backup for Line Manager for key deliverables in his absence
Approves high risk customer KYC forms at initial on-boarding and/or periodic review and escalates to the Senior AML Risk Manager as needed.
Senior Fraud Associate/Analyst
HSBC Hongkong Shanghai Banking
06.2016 - 04.2020
Fraud Mitigation: The Senior fraud associate has decision making ability which directly affects the customer experience and risk to HSBC, made decisions based on transaction characteristics and account changes with indicators of extremely complex issues related to all fraud types including electronic transactions, identity theft and account takeover
Reviewed and analyzed online banking/ ACH transactions to determine fraud activity
Executed and performed client services which included: detecting fraud on the account, issuing refunds, account closure, listening to fraud calls and client calls, transaction processing, inquiry response/ research, account maintenance and analyzing customer questions, requests and problems
Establishing new customer debit/credit cards and handle customer inquiries, complaints, fraud related questions and payment extension/service requests.
Process Developer
Genpact, Covidien
06.2014 - 03.2016
Effectively Answer Inbound / Outbound Telephone Calls from Clients and Provide Client Support Through the use Of an Online Knowledge Base and Benefits Administration System / Information System
Document Calls and Issues in Case Management Tools
Involved in Non-Voice operations - customer queries and complaints handled through emails and letters Handled queries like placing an order, providing status of an order and invoice information to customers Dealing with discrepancies and reporting damages/shortages to distribution
Maintaining the accuracy as per the standards set up by the customer processing different kinds of invoices like Purchase Order, Vendor Added & Non-US Vendor invoices consistently with accuracy on Six Sigma quality
Ensuring the given target is achieved without compromising with the quality.
Call Centre Representative
Brand Developers Limited - Auckland
Brand Developers Limited is Australia leading Direct Response Television Company specializing in product development, infomercial shopping and multi-channel retail distribution
Taking inbound calls and retrieving information into the database and making outbound sales Responsible of achieving KPI for every three months
Technically helping to solve customer queries
Assisting the customers about the quality of the products
Dealing with the customers from both Australia and New Zealand.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Life Way College - Auckland
Newzealand
01.2013 - 04.2014
Diploma - Information Technology
Tasman Internationals - Auckland
Newzealand
03.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - computer sciences
Ideal Degree College - Osmania University
Hyderabad
03.2006 - 03.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Ideal Junior College - Intermediate
Hyderabad, India
03.2004 - 03.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
St Joseph's High School
Hyderabad, India
03.1992 - 03.2004
Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Risk investigator
Training and Quality Assurance
Fraud Investigator
Preparing procedures and training
Compliance knowledge
Stakeholder Management
Innovation Skills
Performance metrics analysis
Teamwork and Collaboration
Operational Efficiency
Accomplishments
Experienced in working as a pilot batch for the process.
Banking Fraud specialist
Team Management / Risk Lead Compliance, AML, Responsible Gaming knowledge
Transaction Risk Monitoring
Debit / Credit Card & Account fraud Specialist
Managed a high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment
Resolved an average of 1500 case volume fort nightly and consistently met performance benchmarks in all areas (AHT, Accuracy, Quality, Call scores, Volume)
Became the lead “go-to” person for new representatives and particularly challenging calls as one of the company's primary trainers of new and established employees.
Promoted to next levels in HSBC and Flutter entertainment as per business requirement.