Girekumar C S
Chennai
Summary
Compliance Investigator with background in establishing internal controls, conducting risk assessments and implementing regulatory compliance policies. Strengths include analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret complex legal documents. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, ensure organizational compliance and mitigate risks. Detail-oriented compliance analyst familiar with conducting research and compliance investigations. Productive, responsible and insightful professional with an organized approach. Ready to leverage several years of experience to take on new position at successful organization. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solutions Center
Chennai
05.2022 - Current
- Analyzed potential areas of risk and developed strategies to mitigate such risks.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of all relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to relevant rules and regulations.
- Prepared documents for submission to regulatory agencies as required by law.
- Conducted Due Diligence to evaluate and manage risks linked to high-risk customers/entities
- Identified and mitigated relationships with transacted parties, while identifying any suspicious or unusual activity.
- Identify Red flags and make investigation accordingly (Maker and Checker)
- Created concise reviews, transaction summaries, and provided recommendations for escalation when needed
- Ensured smooth processing and achievement of SLA in business activities.
- Demonstrated stream's quality level with prepared samples for compliance team L2.
- Products are known such as cash management, SGSS (Societe Generale Security Services), Loan, Trade Finance
- Expert in using applications like SAS, KYC RISQ (KYC Document), BANCS, World Check, Dow Jones, Cash fit etc.
Senior Analyst
Standard Chartered Global Business Solutions
Chennai
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Utilized a combination of transactional and customer records along with externally sourced information to identify any irregular or suspicious patterns in activity.
- Review, research and make determination of suspicion on items and transactions identified according to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) via AML automated alerts or manually received reports and referrals.
- Assessed wire transfers and other payment transactions for indications of fraud, money laundering, and any irregularities or recurring patterns
- Developed comprehensive individual review reports with detailed recommendations for senior-level consideration.
- Responsible for identifying and researching the patterns, trends, and anomalies in complex transactional and customer data to detect, prevent, mitigate, and report suspicious activity related to money laundering, terrorist financing and structuring.
- Analyzed and documented customer activities in high-risk countries.
- Identified numerous instances of laundering illicit funds by detecting significant cases, red flags, and patterns.
- Ensured smooth processing of business activities and achieving the SLA.
- Prepared daily departmental management information reports, including SOD and EOD reconciliation.
- Prepared monthly business deliverables/targets to evaluate and analyze individual and team performance in accordance with management expectations.
- Prepared samples for discussion showcasing the quality of the stream to US compliance team.
- Expert in using applications like ECM (Enterprise Case Management), Detica (Mantas), Quantexa, Arachny’s, CERS, E- Ops, BOWB, Lexis Nexis etc.
Senior Coordinator - Payroll
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited
Chennai
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Created detailed reports summarizing project progress and performance metrics.
- Processed and reconciled weekly payroll accounts.
- Audits on financial statements and providing reports to management.
- Conducted audits for hours paid by reviewing and comparing Payroll reports to the General Ledger.
- Created and managed efficient action plans to address Audit findings.
- Performed testing of upgrades to the payroll system.
- Conducted audits for Travel & Return and Confirmation processes.
- Validation of input and output data, head count validation.
- Ensured compliance with company standards and specifications.
- Provided training support.
- Takes complete ownership to close the data administration requests, including follow-up with the requester to collect missing information and informing approval requirements.
Team Member
Guardian India Operations Private Limited
Chennai
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and executed comprehensive risk management strategies for the organization.
- Conduct risk assessments by analyzing, identifying, describing, and estimating organizational risks.
- Maintained documentation of compliance activities, including complaints received and investigation outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of compliance systems.
- Assist internal and external auditors in compliance reviews.
- Managed IT system audits and ensured proper information access for employees through Identity and Access Management.
- Identified disabled and inactive users to efficiently process their accounts.
- Prepared Monthly, Weekly Head Count Report & MIS Report according to the needs of Business and senior management team.
- Reviewed and updated payroll records for changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles.
- Adhered consistently to confidentiality requirements for Data Privacy, promoting zero breach of compliance policies.
- Maintained and reconciled employee information systems.
- Maintained billing system efficiently
- Designed compensation packages aligned with business goals and strategy.
- Conducted research on salary and labour market to establish benchmarks.
- Maintained payroll operations in accordance with established guidelines
Education
Master of Arts - Commerce
D G Vaishnava College
Chennai12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce - Corporate Secretaryship
R K M Vivekananda College
Chennai05-2014
High School Diploma -
Jawahar Higher Secondary School
Neyveli Township04-2011
Skills
- Regulatory understanding
- Reporting skills
- Regulatory knowledge
- Compliance Monitoring
- Internal Auditing
- Compliance understanding
- Investigations expertise
- Project Management
- Research proficiency
- Compliance protocols
- Due diligence
- Risk Assessment
- Activity monitoring
- Audit Coordination
- Quality Control
- SOP Development
- Compliance Training
- Risk Mitigation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Investigation tactics
- Regulatory issues
- Analytical Skills
- Data Security
- Activity reporting
- Report Preparation
- Payment Processing
- Operations Management
- Human Resources Support
- Performance Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Won R&R award in Guardian India during the year 2018
- Won 2 times Spot award in Standard Chartered during the year 2021 and 2022 for completing the monthly target on time and maintaining good quality scores from QCO (Quality Control Outcome) team.
- Completed Bronze and Silver module assigned by the bank related to AML procedures. Cross trained in Global Client Screening team under Sanctions.
- Won spot and star of the quarter award in Societe Generale during the year 2023 for process optimization, consistent productivity and quality.
Certification
- Completed Diploma in Finance and Accounts using Tally with a version of ERP 9 in the year of 2013.
- Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional (CIBOP)
- CCI (Certified Crypto currency Investigator)
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Sports Enthusiast
- Trekking
- Car Geek
- Cuisine Connoisseur
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Compliance Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solutions Center
05.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst
Standard Chartered Global Business Solutions
03.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Coordinator - Payroll
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited
04.2019 - 09.2019
Team Member
Guardian India Operations Private Limited
06.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Commerce
D G Vaishnava College
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce - Corporate Secretaryship
R K M Vivekananda College
High School Diploma -
Jawahar Higher Secondary School
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