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Gokul Kannambra

Bangalore

Summary

As an AML Compliance professional (CAMS Certified), I act as a subject matter expert for the team overseeing monitoring and managing business-as-usual activities. I upskill new joiners on policies and procedures. I manage Quantexa trade monitoring for import/export and supply chain management transactions covering APAC, Europe, Middle Eastern and LATAM region. I hold over 9 years of experience in the field of transaction and account monitoring, sanctions, KYC due diligence, financial crime prevention, fraud control and detection. I enjoy generating new ideas and devising feasible solutions to broadly relevant problems. I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the financial security and integrity of the organization and its clients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader

BNP Paribas
Bangalore
01.2020 - Current

Managing the Quantexa trade monitoring team for Import/Export and Supply chain management transactions covering APAC, Europe, Middle Eastern & LATAM region. Acting as an SME for the team responsible for overall monitoring and managing BAU and assisting the manager. Also looks into training of new joiners and arranging refresher sessions on policies and procedures. Transaction monitoring, identification of unusual pattern and in-depth analysis of accounts. Corporate and investment banking clients across the APAC region comprising India, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Hongkong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and South Korea. Products include Cash management services, Trade finance, Correspondent banking and Global market operations across India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan and EMEA locations Closely works with business units and country Financial Security Compliance team for effective disposal of cases. Hands on experience with application like Actimize, Quantexa, DowJones Factiva, Fenergo

Senior Analyst

Standard Chartered
Bangalore
07.2014 - 11.2019

Responsible for PvB Fraud solutions by increasing fraud detection capabilities and performing investigation. Ensure that the transactions has been made by legitimate clients and appropriate control steps are taken to validate the same from the client post/prior execution. Focused on mitigation of money laundering and terrorist financing risks identified across different geographies according to the dynamic regulatory expectations of the group's transaction monitoring process. Transaction monitoring and surveillance, Reporting of suspicious activities in the accounts, Enhanced review of accounts, Focused on Private banking clients, Interaction with RMs and Country Financial Crime Investigation Officer.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Business And Corporate Laws

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune
05-2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Tax, Finance, Law

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeedam
Kerala
06-2014

High School Diploma -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kerala
03-2011

Skills

  • Transaction monitoring
  • Fraud detection
  • Employee training
  • Team building
  • Process improvement
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Leadership
  • Leading team meetings
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Quality improvement
  • Evaluating employee work

Certification

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - ACAMS

AML & KYC Certification - Indian Institute of Banking and Finance

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

    Bravo achievement award Q1 2021 & Quarterly STELLAR award under "Antares" category 2023

Timeline

Team Leader

BNP Paribas
01.2020 - Current

Senior Analyst

Standard Chartered
07.2014 - 11.2019

Post Graduate Diploma - Business And Corporate Laws

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Tax, Finance, Law

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeedam

High School Diploma -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Gokul Kannambra