KISHORE S
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior KYC Analyst with 4 years of experience proven track record at Société Générale, excelling in risk assessment and compliance. Expert in KYC/AML tools and risk scoring models, I drive quality improvements and foster team collaboration, ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing client onboarding efficiency. Committed to delivering results and maintaining high standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior KYC Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solution Center Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
04.2022 - Current
- Onboarding new client for EMEA region UK & FRA. Coordinate with the new client adoption team & business for sourcing Pending documents from the client.
- Ensure timely adoptions of clients to allow deals to take place smoothly.
- Ensure all KYC/ AML Documentation compile with Laws of relevant jurisdiction as well as SG policies.
- Ensure proper Enhanced due diligence performed on " High risk" clients and moved the case to compliance approval.
- Performed Quality checks (4 Eye checks) on KYC reviews completed by KYC Analysts for accuracy and compliance to relevant regulation.
- Ensure all regulations specific to global, local, and transactions have been adhered to.
- Identify & flag key issues adverse information, and suspicions, which relate to money laundering or terrorism financing during the course of the KYC and investigate / escalate them appropriately to compliance.
- Escalate potential issues pertaining to team, process and people to management and build consensus on the approach to take on unusual scenarios.
- Run campaigns and refresher sessions to ensure knowledge retention.
- Encourage team to come up with process improvement ideas, which could have a positive impact on the process and revenue saves.
- Performing due diligence and updating of KYC records and information for existing clients based on their risks.
- Liaise with Business Lines (BL) and Relationship Managers (RM) for required KYC requirements and collect other mandatory information as prescribed by AML/ OFAC/ Local regulations and guidelines.
- Perform screening, which includes sanctions, Politically Exposed Person (PEP) and negative news screening using relevant tools to make sure the client has no potential restrictions or negative news activities.
- Review existing documentation available in client files and evaluate its applicability.
- Identify key issues and suspicions, which relate to money laundering or terrorism financing during the course of the KYC and investigate/escalate then appropriately.
- Analyze AML and regulatory required to complete client on-boarding for Banks, NBF, PLC, Fund, SOE and connected parties.
- Calculate the risk rating using internal tools available [Financial Crime Risk Calculating Model (FCCR) or KRSM (KYC Risk Scoring Model)] accurately.
- Write memos representing accurate information and relevant documentation for all high-risk cases.
- Obtain necessary approvals from the Compliance Audit Committee (CAC) or Senior Management, as applicable.
- Lead the creation of action plans by identifying corrective and preventive actions together with the KYC team leads/ Process experts, aiming to resolve all quality issues and prevent subsequent occurrences.
Education
MBA -
JAIN UNIVERSITY
01.2024
BBA -
Amity University
01.2021
Senior Secondary -
Alva's PU College
01.2018
Secondary -
ST. Philomena's High School
01.2016
Skills
- Sanctions screening proficiency
- Enhanced due diligence
- Regulatory analysis
- KYC compliance
- Documentation management
- Quality control
- Internet Applications
- KYC/AML tools
- Analyzing KYC risk pillars
- Dow Jones
- SRM
- Risk Scoring Models
- FCCR
- KRSM
- Production oriented
- Commitment to quality
- Results orientation
- Strong analytical skills
Certification
- Certified in Investment banking operation from Imarticus Learning
- Certified in Financial crime compliance program
Accomplishments
Received multiple Spotlight Awards for outstanding performance and contributions.
Timeline
Senior KYC Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solution Center Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
MBA -
JAIN UNIVERSITY
BBA -
Amity University
Senior Secondary -
Alva's PU College
Secondary -
ST. Philomena's High School