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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Irfan Shariff

Summary

An experienced financial crime specialist with a successful career managing risk, performing due diligence, resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and ensuring that planned activities are completed on time by handling various financial crime operational activities like investigating suspicious activity reports (SAR), fraud investigation, law enforcement requests, high risk logs, transaction monitoring (AML), customer due diligence, monthly screening etc. As well as analyzing account information though multiple queues.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Financial Crimes Specialist

OSB Group Plc
10.2016 - Current
  • Research and analyze trends, inconsistencies, patterns, and review complex transactions to prevent financial crime activities and suspicious situations. Review outsourced account activity through multiple queues.
  • Gather and review evidence needed to conduct investigations using multiple systems to determine account decisions and log the information. Determine the legitimacy of transactions and making action/no action decisions.
  • Assisted team members in reviewing account activity to formulate solutions within policy and compliance guidelines.
  • Train new and existing team members in different queues. Help coordinate team building exercises. Assist team members in different reports to analyze Fraud risk, Kite, risk model out-sorts to detect and stop fraud.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence on high-risk clients, mitigating potential exposure to illicit activities.
  • Managed complex investigations into suspected financial crimes, coordinating with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
  • Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders such as regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies to facilitate information sharing and cooperation efforts effectively.
  • Analyzed financial statements, bank records, and government databases to identify fraud and other instances of financial crimes.
  • Delivered training sessions on various topics within the financial crime prevention including sanctions screening, and customer due diligence.
  • Identified potential fraud cases through meticulous analysis of transactional data, protecting company assets.
  • Contributed to ongoing improvements in financial crime prevention programs through continuous monitoring and feedback loops.
  • Streamlined investigation processes, enhancing the efficiency of case resolution and reporting.
  • Trained junior team members on anti-money laundering regulations and best practices, fostering a culture of compliance.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.

Process Associate

First American India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisted internal employees with addressing inquiries to better serve customers.
  • Handled high volumes of incoming work requests professionally while maintaining excellent organization.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Supported management in analyzing process performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, contributing valuable insights toward process enhancements.
  • Independent problem solver who took initiative in researching solutions without needing excessive supervision.
  • Monitored and reported on process performance to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Adhered to all deadlines, managing time effectively to complete tasks within designated timeframes.

Education

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting And Auditing

G F G College
Bengaluru
11.2014

Skills

  • Investigation techniques
  • Identify Verification & Know Your customer (KYC)
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Fraud Detection & Prevention
  • Anit - Money Laundering
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Enhance Due Diligence (EDD)
  • Sanctions Compliance (Customer screening)
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting & Investigation
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Handling Law enforcement request such as DPA, Production Orders & Court Orders
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Case management

Certification

  • ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention - 2024
  • ICA Practitioner in Financial Crime Prevention & Detection - 2024
  • Certified in Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - 2025

Accomplishments

  • A member of International Compliance Association (ICA)
  • Successfully completed the ICA certification in Financial Crime Prevention in March 2024.
  • Awarded "Best Performer" & "Shinning Star Performer" for going extra mile.
  • Awarded "Star Performer" for continuosly delivering with accuracy and efficiency.
  • I have visited head office (UK) for a month in 2024 for Financial Crime related training program.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above given details are true and correct as part my knowledge.

Timeline

Sr. Financial Crimes Specialist

OSB Group Plc
10.2016 - Current

Process Associate

First American India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting And Auditing

G F G College

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