Highly experienced Supervisor with 10+ years of expertise in Operations Management, Training Management, Risk Assessment, Service Delivery, Process Improvement, Query Resolution, and KYC/AML compliance, transaction monitoring. Proven track record in team leadership, SLA optimization, and stakeholder collaboration within the financial services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Team Lease / Magint
07.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Airbnb Project
In my current role, I serve as a supervisor working in collaboration with Team Lease on an Airbnb project under a one-year contract. My primary focus is on driving KYC and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance initiatives to support Airbnb’s operations.
Team Leadership: Managing a team of eight contractors, overseeing their assignments, performance, and development.
SLA Optimization: Monitoring and improving service level agreements (SLAs) by focusing on metrics such as Average Handling Time (AHT), Turnaround Time (TAT), productivity, and scorecard performance.
Vendor Oversight: Supervising a third-party vendor (Task US), ensuring target alignment, and conducting periodic performance reviews.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging with Task US management through regular meetings to provide feedback and implement action plans for mitigating risks.
Performance Management: Conducting monthly reviews with direct reportees to evaluate contributions and identify areas for improvement.
KYC and AML Reviews: Leading the review of customer profiles to ensure compliance with KYC standards, performing due diligence checks, and addressing flagged transactions or activities for potential AML risks.
Reporting and Documentation: Preparing comprehensive reports, including Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), bi-weekly SLA updates, and detailed compliance documentation related to KYC/AML findings to ensure effective stakeholder communication and adherence to regulatory standards.
Assistant Manager-Operations
Deloitte
11.2019 - 04.2021
Managing a team of 6 direct reportees in my current role.
Responsibilities include: Collaborating closely with project and client for cleanup projects related to KYC and due diligence.
Managing a team of 6 resources dedicated to the same project.
Coordinating with Deloitte stakeholders and client management to provide project status updates.
Approving BDD/EDD accounts reviewed by reportees.
Reviewing and taking action on PEP, negative news alerts, and false positive alerts.
Working closely with project management and RPA team to successfully implement automation for screening projects.
Creating and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly status and review dashboards.
Handling team management tasks and conducting reviews of direct reportees.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte
11.2019 - 03.2021
Managing a team of 6 direct reportees in my current role.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborating closely with project and client for cleanup projects related to KYC and due diligence. Managing a team of 6 resources dedicated to the same project.
Coordinating with Deloitte stakeholders and client management to provide project status updates.
Approving BDD/EDD accounts reviewed by reportees.
Reviewing and taking action on PEP, negative news alerts, and false positive alerts.
Working closely with project management and RPA team to successfully implement automation for screening projects.
Creating and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly status and review dashboards.
Handling team management tasks and conducting reviews of direct reportees.
Team Leader
Fidelity International Limited
11.2010 - 10.2019
Part of the Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit team focusing on the US region.
Responsible for managing the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) site in coordination with the main site located in Hyderabad.
Conducting risk assessments to evaluate risk levels and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Performing screenings for OFAC sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP), and adverse media.
Contributing to the KYC Remediation Project for the US region, handling KYC processes for various client types including individuals, IRAs, trusts, LLCs, and banks.
Identifying and verifying the legal existence of clients and determining risk classifications based on factors such as business type and country of operation.
Leading a team of 18 analysts and senior analysts, providing subject matter expertise.
Educating team members on policies, procedures, and promoting awareness across processes.
Managing KYC processes for Corporate & Investment Banking clients.
Proficient in handling customers at different risk levels (high, medium, and low).
Experienced in using various third-party application tools such as COOL, Seibel, and Lexi.