Meera Bhalaje
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Associate Manager with a strong background in risk assessments, AML compliance, and trade monitoring within regulatory guidelines. Skilled in business operations analysis, team training, and collaboration with stakeholders. Proficient in content writing, quality assessment, and multimedia production.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
Chennai
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted risk assessments on trade transactions for AML compliance
- Managed pre-queue tasks and achieved zero Quality Control Oversight observations
- Analyzed business operations and validated shipment details using internal systems
- Trained new team members on AML procedures and cross-trained in Credit Card AML
- Collaborated with Relationship Managers to prepare MIS reports.
Content Writer / Quality Analyst
Pixel 3i
Chennai
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Produced written content for multimedia modules for various clients
- Transformed content into 2D and 3D animated videos
- Conducted quality assessments on multimedia modules.
Freelance Content and Blog Writer
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted students with research and analysis for college projects
- Developed SEO-friendly content for websites
- Collaborated with clients to align content with brand guidelines.
Senior Executive
Scope International Pvt. Ltd
- Handled U.S
- Transactions in the Legal and Compliance Anti-Money Laundering Team
- Independently managed Travelers Checks monitoring
Assistant Manager
American Express Bank
- Monitored and authorized trade transactions, was deputed to migrate key Trade activities from the bank in Seoul to the Trade Hub in Chennai and accomplished smooth migration of Korean Trade processes
Processor
Emirates Bank
Dubai
- Handled trade-related queries and processed import and export trade transactions for clients inside UAE
Senior Officer
Scope International Pvt. Ltd
- Effectively handled LC advising, Confirmations and Reimbursements desk
Education
Diploma in Design and Publishing Image -
Chennai, India
11.1999
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -
S.R.M College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India
04.1999
Skills
- Risk assessments
- AML compliance
- Trade monitoring
- Business operations analysis
- Team training
- Collaboration with stakeholders
- Content writing
- Quality assessment
- Multimedia production
- Staff training and development
- Networking abilities
- Employee development
- Positive attitude
- Adaptable
- Quick Learner
Accomplishments
- Class topper in Food Microbiology at S.R.M College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India
- Nominated for the Premier Performers Club Award by American Express Bank in recognition of outstanding performance
- Successfully led the migration of key Trade activities from the American Express Bank in Seoul to the Trade Hub in Chennai, ensuring a seamless transition and smooth operation of Korea Trade processes
- Acknowledged for implementing efficiency improvements in trade operations, resulting in enhanced productivity and streamlined processes
- Recipient of multiple awards through the good ideas suggestion scheme for innovative contributions to process enhancements and operational efficiencies
Primary Assets
- Positive attitude
- Adaptable
- Quick Learner
Previousexperiencehighlights
- Senior Executive, Scope International Pvt. Ltd: Handled U.S. transactions in the Legal and Compliance Anti-Money Laundering Team. Independently managed Travelers Checks monitoring
- Assistant Manager, American Express Bank: Monitored and authorized trade transactions, was deputed to migrate key Trade activities from the bank in Seoul to the Trade Hub in Chennai and accomplished smooth migration of Korean Trade processes
- Processor, Emirates Bank, Dubai: Handled trade-related queries and processed import and export trade transactions for clients inside UAE
- Senior Officer, Scope International Pvt. Ltd: Effectively handled LC advising, Confirmations and Reimbursements desk
Languages
- Tamil - Proficient
- English - Proficient
- French – Beginner
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Traveling
- Listening to music
- Providing counseling sessions to students
Timeline
Associate Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2022 - Current
Content Writer / Quality Analyst
Pixel 3i
04.2019 - 10.2021
Freelance Content and Blog Writer
05.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Executive
Scope International Pvt. Ltd
Assistant Manager
American Express Bank
Processor
Emirates Bank
Senior Officer
Scope International Pvt. Ltd
Diploma in Design and Publishing Image -
Chennai, India
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -
S.R.M College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India
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