Kaja. Ahmed Vali Baba
Hyderabad
Summary
Seasoned AML Analyst offering strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and regulatory reporting. Proven skills in developing and implementing effective AML programs, conducting thorough investigations, and managing risk. Significant impact achieved through improvement of policies to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines. Well-versed in utilizing data analytics tools for fraud detection.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior AML Analyst
Sykes Business Services of India Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad
09.2021 - Current
- Perform independent check of KYC information provided by the front office in accordance with established guidelines or specifications of the process
- Verifying the uploaded documents based on respective security features of the document like Hologram, MRZ, Font, Laser engraving and Perforation
- Analyzing and identifying the customer provided documents whether legit or not and escalate any suspicious documents for further investigation based on fraud, region specific, under aged
- Making sure the customer knows the exact reason for the document rejection based on the scenarios like Document Quality, Expiration, Digital Copy etc
- The Transaction Monitoring process aims to identify suspicious activity, patterns or trends that may indicate money laundering or terrorist financing activities
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of transactions by avoiding risks and frauds
- Analyzing existing client information and supporting documentation required to complete the CDD policies and procedures relating to new customer research and account analysis to ensure compliance and make suggestions for improvements to these processes
- Tracking every customer data and ensuring any risks to the timescales are escalated to the Team Leader and Relationship Manager
- Research and verifying the parties involved in suspicious transactions (for high risk or negative information) against various databases
- Investigate, review and resolve AML/KYC related to sanctions, High risk jurisdictions & Politically exposed persons – PEP
- Worked for High, Medium & Standard Risk Remediation project with respect to retail banking customers
- Checking of activity log on a timely basis & regular interaction with Business, Operations and AML Compliance management
- Tracked all SARs filed by the company and reviewed them for accuracy and completeness.
- Worked closely with external regulators during examinations related to AML compliance programs.
- Identified areas of improvement within the AML department by conducting audits and surveys.
- Provided guidance on KYC requirements for new customer onboarding processes.
- Conducted periodic internal account or customer reviews to identify potentially suspicious activity.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing customers' accounts to identify any suspicious activity or transactions.
- Maintained a database of customer profiles used for ongoing screening against watch lists.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from investigations into possible money laundering activities.
- Identified potential threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns and recommended mitigation measures.
Senior Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Analyzing the legal validation of contracts received and processing the contract to the next level based on client's Agreement
- Continuous communication with the Account managers of different countries regarding the treatment of contracts
- Making process steps based on the updates provided by the Account managers of different countries
- Preparing daily reports and dashboards for the purpose of billing
- Discuss work progress weekly with Head clients of the respective process through call
- Validating fin-signed contacts with the help of client provided data into the tools provided by the client
- Introducing Sam intro contacts into various applications with the data provided by client
- Preparing SMS, Signalling, Telephony reports every month for the purpose of billing
Education
Bcom -
Andhra Kesari Degree college
03.2017
Intermediate - MEC
Sri Medha Jr.College
05.2014
S.S.C -
Surya Deep English Medium School
05.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Deadline Adherence Skills
- Effective Team Contributor
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Enhanced due diligence
- Customer due diligence
- Sanctions screening
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Regulatory reporting
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Star Performer Awards Worked as Batch lead for the co-trainees
- Received highest awarded band Implemented few process flow changes.
- Achieved Result by completing task with accuracy and efficiency
- Frequently appreciated by the onshore business team for prioritizing and acting promptly on business service requests.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Volleyball
Timeline
Senior AML Analyst
Sykes Business Services of India Pvt Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
Senior Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2017 - 08.2019
Bcom -
Andhra Kesari Degree college
Intermediate - MEC
Sri Medha Jr.College
S.S.C -
Surya Deep English Medium School
Similar Profiles
GURMEET SINGHGURMEET SINGH
Assistant Manager- Administration, Facility and Transportation at Sykes Business Services of India Pvt ltd.Assistant Manager- Administration, Facility and Transportation at Sykes Business Services of India Pvt ltd.
ARPITHA HALDARARPITHA HALDAR
Operations Manager at Foundever IndiaOperations Manager at Foundever India
S.N. Ruchitha RajuS.N. Ruchitha Raju
Senior Process Executive at Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private limitedSenior Process Executive at Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private limited