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Ibaad Wani

Financial Crime Analyst
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven financial crime professional with extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Risk Compliance. Proven track record of leading complex investigations, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring regulatory adherence in the financial sector. Adept at identifying fraud patterns, conducting enhanced due diligence, and collaborating with regulatory authorities and law enforcement

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Financial Crime Analyst

Revolut Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead investigations into suspicious activity alerts, ensuring strict compliance with AML/CTF regulations and internal policies.
  • Conducted enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, identifying and reporting potential money laundering activities.
  • Managed risk exposure by continuously monitoring High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) accounts for potential financial crime activities, including fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering
  • Analyze customer transactions and account activity to detect and investigate instances of money laundering or terrorist financing.
  • Prepare and file Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) with relevant regulatory authorities in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, responding to inquiries and requests for information.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of the company's AML compliance program, including policies and risk frameworks.
  • Mentor and train new analysts while managing multiple AML team responsibilities

Product Compliance Senior Associate

Amazon India Development Centre
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensured customer protection from illegal, hazardous, or prohibited products by enforcing compliance with legal and Amazon policies across US, CA, and European marketplaces.
  • Developed and implemented strategies, leveraging data analysis to refine marketing approaches.
  • Collaborated on automation projects that significantly increased reporting accuracy and data source reliability.

Financial Risk Investigator

Amazon India Development Centre
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Investigated suspicious activities and behaviors of customers and sellers, mitigating financial risk across global marketplaces.
  • Identified and analyzed fraud patterns to discover new modus operandi, minimizing financial exposure.
  • Processed a high volume of diverse fraud and transaction cases, maintaining rigorous data security and confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Amity School of Engineering & Technology, India
Noida, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Financial Crime & Compliance: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Regulatory Compliance , Financial Fraud Investigation, Risk Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with SMEs and Team Leads to develop a new tool, streamlining processes, improving case efficiency, and significantly reducing Average Handling Time (AHT).
  • Led a project that enhanced the efficiency of UAR filing, drastically reducing rejection rates and achieving over a 90% acceptance rate.
  • Identified and reported a novel pattern of AI-generated KYC images/documents, leading to a significant reduction in a pattern of potential money mule accounts

Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Amazon India

Timeline

Financial Crime Analyst

Revolut Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Product Compliance Senior Associate

Amazon India Development Centre
08.2022 - 06.2023

Financial Risk Investigator

Amazon India Development Centre
08.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Amity School of Engineering & Technology, India
04.2001 -

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