Kazim Panhalkar
Summary
Experienced professional with 16 years in KYC and 4+ years as a Business Analyst. Expertise in leading the FRB project implementation, coordinating large teams across various domains and countries. Strong ability to engage with senior stakeholders, deliver comprehensive reports, and ensure projects meet deadlines and quality benchmarks. Thrives in dynamic, agile settings, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
- Managed three regions: Italy, Nordics, and Europe, ensuring alignment across operations.
- Liaised with onshore stakeholders to oversee KYC BAU activities effectively.
- Prepared monthly presentations for three regions and communicated insights to onshore teams.
- Analyzed FTE requirements per region based on annual pipeline work received.
- Supervised a team of nine FTEs to optimize regional management and performance.
- Collaborated with Compliance and clients to discuss documentation, requirements, and approvals.
Process Manager
eClerx Services Ltd.
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed enhanced training materials to support Training and Development initiatives.
- Created and updated presentation decks for improved client engagement.
- Revised standard operating procedures to comply with updated policies.
- Trained trainers on KYC instruction for effective onboarding of new cohorts.
- Collaborated with regional teams, leading training efforts across APAC region.
Associate Process Manager
eClerx Services Ltd.
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Conducted KYC checks for global jurisdictions across all client groups and risk types.
- Collaborated with entity groups including Limited, Private, Public companies, and Hedge funds.
- Mentored team members as a process SME while developing training materials.
- Ensured high-quality data by performing daily output checks.
- Led a team of associates, focusing on productivity, work allocation, and mentorship.
- Designed and automated reports to monitor team member performance metrics.
- Maintained process updates and conducted training sessions on changes.
- Reviewed SOPs and created documentation to track process changes.
Business Analyst
eClerx Services Ltd.
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Updated requirements in cookbook to reflect policy changes for KYC compliance across regions.
- Coordinated stakeholder calls to clarify policy updates and ensure understanding.
- Participated in sprint meetings to facilitate implementation of policy changes in system.
- Collaborated with GFC compliance team to address real-time updates needed for cookbook.
- Verified checklist accuracy from GFC, highlighting discrepancies to compliance team.
- Scheduled calls with regional compliance teams to discuss specific checklist modifications.
- Created JIRA tickets for tech team to upload cookbooks and validate requirements.
- Facilitated discussions with UAT team on changes post-deployment for effective testing.
Subject Matter Expert
Willis Towers Watson
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Reviewed client documentation and coordinated with stakeholders for additional information.
- Determined and implemented steps to validate KYC risk compliance through customer record analysis.
- Approved KYC checks referred for PEP approval by associates.
- Executed checks on entities from sanctioned countries or related touch points.
- Performed real-time checks for profiles undergoing EDD, CDD, or ODD as needed.
- Led remediation project for client data and approved derogatory information corrections.
- Served as POC for night shift on new Party Life Cycle client tool for KYC processes.
- Arranged meetings with tech teams to discuss improvements related to the Party Life Cycle tool.
Sr. Analyst
Capita India Private Ltd.
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Ensured mobile contract compliance with FCA regulations and insurance guidelines.
- Monitored customer profiles for account compliance, identifying any discrepancies.
- Reviewed AML transactions related to contracts and bulk purchases, reporting findings to Compliance Head.
- Conducted thorough assessments of accounts for potential default risks and fraudulent activities.
Sr. Analyst
Wipro
12.2009 - 05.2014
- Processed name and address changes, including frequent flyer miles adjustments in member accounts.
- Handled death and divorce transfers of miles from passenger accounts.
- Maintained detailed records of passenger case history through email correspondence.
- Issued refunds for flight delays and onboard issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Transitioned to KYC project for third-party clients after 2011 internal job posting.
- Initially focused on onboarding procedures before transitioning to screening processes after one year.
Education
Graduation - Commerce
Tolani College of Commerce
05.2009
H.S.C -
Bagarka College of Commerce
05.2006
S.S.C -
Guru Nanak High School
01.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office tools
- Training development
- KYC compliance
- Team leadership
- Project coordination
- Presentation skills
- Lead generation strategies
- World Check expertise
- Dun & Bradstreet knowledge
- Factiva proficiency
- RDC familiarity
- Orbis experience
Process Expertise
- Business Requirement Gathering, Analysis & Documentation
- Interpretation of KYC Policies and Procedures
- Preparing SOP’s and Training Material
- Client/Stakeholder Management and Reporting
- Product Implementation
- Data Migration
- Agile Management
Tools Technical Expertise
- MS Office Tool
- World Check
- D&B
- Factiva
- RDC
- Orbis
Accomplishments
Throughout my career, I've made it a point to not just do the work that's in front of me but to always take initiative and make my contributions meaningful. Some examples include the timely completion of a cookbook assignment for the FRB project, my promotions at Willis Towers Watson, my position as subject matter expert for AML at Capita Private Limited, and my award for best performance of the year at Wipro. I am also a dependable team player who achieved maximum productivity with 100% accuracy.
Domain Expertise
- FRB Project
- Customer KYC
- Institutional Banking
- Consumer Banking
- Risk Management
- Insurance KYC
Timeline
Assistant Manager
BNP Paribas India Solutions Private Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
Process Manager
eClerx Services Ltd.
01.2022 - 06.2022
Business Analyst
eClerx Services Ltd.
10.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Process Manager
eClerx Services Ltd.
10.2018 - 06.2022
Subject Matter Expert
Willis Towers Watson
06.2015 - 10.2018
Sr. Analyst
Capita India Private Ltd.
05.2014 - 06.2015
Sr. Analyst
Wipro
12.2009 - 05.2014
Graduation - Commerce
Tolani College of Commerce
H.S.C -
Bagarka College of Commerce
S.S.C -
Guru Nanak High School
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