Keshav Aggarwal

CDD/AML Compliance Analyst

NATWEST GROUP

05.2022 - Current

Utilize tools and techniques such as Pega, Moody's review, back office, risk assessments, and transaction monitoring software. Monitor and investigate financial transactions for signs of suspicious activity.
Performing the screening of international entities and individuals using both internal and external sources, performing an adverse press check on international entities in order to review and resolve red flags present, or any hits associated with our customers.
Reviewed customer identification documents for accuracy, completeness, and authenticity.
Conducted periodic audits of internal systems used for monitoring suspicious transactions.
Investigated fraud referrals and researched to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
Escalating potential true matches/offenders, such as sanctions, frauds, or politically exposed persons (PEPs), to appropriate parties according to the internal processes, or further investigation and resolutions.
Ensuring the above tasks are performed with thorough knowledge of economic sanctions and anti-money laundering, while maintaining the highest quality possible.
Conducted periodic internal account or customer reviews to identify potentially suspicious activity.
Customer due diligence (CDD).
Reviewed customer due diligence documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Assess potential risks associated with each customer, and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols.
Monitored and analyzed suspicious activities, identified potential money laundering activities, and reported the findings to management.
Comprehensive reports to track and assess these customers performing EDD and adverse press checks for special interest customers, PEPs, and high-risk clients.
Performing DCC (digital customer contact) if requirements don't meet the KYC criteria set by the company.
Investigated complex cases involving financial fraud or other criminal activities related to money laundering schemes.
Monitored compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.
Documented all research findings in a timely manner and maintained accurate records of transactions.