GOPIKRISHNAN K
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic compliance specialist with extensive experience at financial institutions and product-based companies, good at risk assessment and automated workflow development. Proven track record in enhancing transaction monitoring efficiency, and conducting thorough investigations. Strong attention to detail, and a collaborative team player, committed to maintaining high compliance standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Specialist (Compliance Team)
Mindsprint Private Limited (Formally Known as Olam Technology and Business Services)
Chennai
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted risk assessments on new and existing clients to evaluate sanctions exposure.
- Executed comprehensive investigations into potential sanctions breaches, gathering evidence, and liaising with authorities.
- Conduct transaction monitoring to help in identifying and preventing fraudulent transactions. This involves analyzing transaction patterns, identifying anomalies, and implementing fraud detection.
- Maintained awareness and conducted training sessions within the team on regulatory changes and geopolitical events to adjust compliance policies accordingly.
- Led the EthiXbase screening tool migration by creating test scenarios, and ensured a smooth transition.
- Developed automated workflow logics for screening processes, and conducted thorough testing to meet standards.
- Deployed macros to eliminate manual efforts in daily screening and transaction monitoring process.
- Provided training and guidance to team members, addressing questions and clarifications.
Senior Analyst (Transaction Monitoring correspondent Banking)
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Monitored and analyzed transactions through correspondent banking channels to detect suspicious activities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies regarding AML, KYC, and sanctions.
- Conducted detailed investigations of flagged transactions, gathering relevant information and documenting findings.
- Escalated potential issues to appropriate channels for further action.
Assistant Manager
HDFC Bank
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Receive, review, and process various types of customer instructions accurately and in a timely manner. These instructions may include name addition, mandate addition, name deletion, PAN update, Aadhaar update, name change, address change, and processing of current account addition, deletion, modification, and supersession.
- Validate the authenticity and completeness of customer instructions by verifying relevant information, such as account details, transaction amounts, signatures, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain detailed records of customer instructions, transactions, in compliance with record-keeping requirements, and audit standards.
Education
MBA/PGDM - Pune
Symbiosis Distance learning (Pune)
Pune12.2019
B.Com - Chennai
SRM Arts And Science College
Chennai06-2015
Skills
- Risk assessment and transaction monitoring
- Automated workflow development
- Attention to detail
- Investigative reporting and skills
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance and knowledge sharing
- Decision making
- Management information systems preparation
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about exploring diverse cultures and environments through extended travel experiences
- Passionate about cultivating plants and maintaining outdoor spaces
Certification
Globally Certified KYC Specialist, Go- AKS KYC Certification
Achievements And Recognition
- Received a cash award for outstanding contributions toward the organization for the period of Q1 2017
- Received the Silver Star Award for significant contributions toward consistent quality and team support for the period of Q4 2017
- Based on my quality scores, I have moved to a role without QCP on 06/19 in a short period of time, within six months
- Serving as a critical resource and business continuity planning (BCP) coordinator in the compliance operations team
- Starting as an analyst at Mindsprint, I earned a promotion to senior specialist within two and a half years
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Specialist (Compliance Team)
Mindsprint Private Limited (Formally Known as Olam Technology and Business Services)
06.2021 - Current
Senior Analyst (Transaction Monitoring correspondent Banking)
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
HDFC Bank
04.2016 - 06.2018
MBA/PGDM - Pune
Symbiosis Distance learning (Pune)
B.Com - Chennai
SRM Arts And Science College