Gowri Kothandam
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated professional with a focus on enhancing organizational value through efficient work processes. Proven ability to work independently and contribute effectively in team settings. Strong commitment to achieving excellence and driving results in all projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Analyst
Societe General
Chennai
09.2022 - Current
- Perform QA based on the defined QA framework for sample size and create error logs identifying knowledge gaps between QC Analysts and analysts. Coordinating with training partners/SME team to bridge the gaps.
- Reporting on quality aspects - categories and types of errors, error severity, etc.
- Provide weekly updates to all Function leads on the quality observations.
- Identifies areas of risk and make recommendations on operational improvements, processes for compliance, quality assurance and any additional training essential to mitigate risk. Seeks ways to assist the Bank in strengthening controls, remain compliant and improve efficiency.
- Track and review Quality Assurance observations with the Line of Business and Quality Control management team
- Perform root cause analysis and identify solutions and best practices to support quality of KYC Due Diligence in alignment with Global KYC Standards and guidance.
- Formulate recommendations to further improve the overall quality level of the business.
- Perform QA for PEP screening as per the QA framework, identifying samples, gaps and errors. Worked closely with the operations team to address screening issues, covering errors and areas of risk.
- Performing Controls over KYC processing and additional oversight measures performed by an independent control team for AMER region and conducts testing in accordance with Global Permanent Supervision (GPS) Procedure.
- Tools / Platform: Maestro, KSM(SG MARKETS), Dow Jones.
KYC Analyst
BNP Paribas services Limited
CHENNAI
09.2019 - 09.2022
- AML KYC Screening of Entities and Subsidiaries
- Identifying PEP and AML Sanctions.
- Article Medication based on Identifiers.
- Work with Management to Implement Process improvements that are developed.
- Liaise with internal and external clients ensuring compliance
- Conduct background screening, compliance database/ sanctions and watch list checks, and identification a documentation verification for investors and account holders
- Develop a centralized, fully auditable repository of due diligence reports and associated identification documentation to meet document retention requirements
- Ensuring that all data, document and information collected as part of Due Diligence process is compliant and reliable to determine the final risk level of the client relationship
- Communicate effectively with peers, front-line and management when requesting information or documentation and addressing concerns.
Corporate KYC Analyst
Wipro Ltd
Chennai
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Performing KYC procedures in compliance with AML policy for corporate clients based in UK.
- Completed analysis of transactional information to identify risk, trends and potential wary activity.
- Performed the required KYC screenings on customers documenting the information obtained on the client's as required by global KYC procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with all AML laws, regulations, guidelines, written procedures; KYC, customer/transaction monitoring.
- Improved and implemented customer risk rating criteria with KYC management and procedure for both consumer and corporate customer.
- Complete screening of the transactions, ownership structure, and nature of Business and source of funds for all the corporate clients to identify the Potential risk associated in having their relationships, and applying specific due Diligence based on their risk category.
- Retrieving the documents and information of the bank customers from stock exchange commissions and from international company registries.
- Identifying and verifying the ultimate beneficial owners, key account parties, Executive board of the corporate entity.
- Performing sanctions screening and PEPs identification, reviewing potential Negative news for any financial related crimes.
- Working in conjunction with client support managers and relationship managers to solicit the required KYC documents from clients.
- Conducting investigations on suspicious transactions and escalating further if required.
- Ensuring timely sign off clients as agreed SLA.
- Performing end to end quality check to sustain the quality percentage of the team.
- Liaising with onshore team for process improvements and training representing the team.
Education
M.Sc -
Quaid-e-Millath College Govt College for Women
Chennai01.2015
B.Sc -
Quaid-e-Millath College Govt College for Women
Chennai01.2013
H.Sc -
Jaigopal Garodia Govt Girls Hr.Sec School
Chennai01.2010
Skills
- MS Office, MS Excel
- Quality assurance
- KYC compliance
- Risk assessment
- Error identification
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certification - Financial crime - Level 1 expert (05/2024-12/2024)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief Place: - Chennai Date: - Signature (Gowri Kothandam)
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Received the Best Performance of the Year award in KYC Refresh
- Won the Star Award of the quarter for outstanding performance
- Received a Spot award for QA testing in 2024 twice a year
Websites
Timeline
QA Analyst
Societe General
09.2022 - Current
KYC Analyst
BNP Paribas services Limited
09.2019 - 09.2022
Corporate KYC Analyst
Wipro Ltd
09.2015 - 09.2019
M.Sc -
Quaid-e-Millath College Govt College for Women
B.Sc -
Quaid-e-Millath College Govt College for Women
H.Sc -
Jaigopal Garodia Govt Girls Hr.Sec School
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