Nicole Ann Pereira
Mumbai
Summary
A legal professional with over three years of work experience with two Big Four professional services firms. Proficient in enhanced due diligence, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your client (KYC), electronically stored information (ESI), compliance for large banks, non-banking financial company (NBFC) and insurance broker firms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensics - Investigation Consultant
KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP
Mumbai
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted transaction monitoring for a US bank with global presence, analyzed transactions to identify and investigate structured payments, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements and escalated flagged transactions, providing detailed reports
- Conducted a thorough investigation in a PSU (petroleum and natural gas industry) to identify and address systemic security gaps, thereby advising the client on strategies to enhance data protection and reduce future risks
- Was a part of an extensive review of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) to investigate instances of fraud linked to favoritism and bribery
- Reviewed purchase orders meticulously to prevent bias and ensure transparency and fairness in vendor selection, actively scrutinizing for any indications of favoritism.
Forensics & Integrity Services FIDS - Senior Analyst
Ernst & Young
Mumbai
01.2021 - 08.2023
- AML Project Lead (8 months): Led a team at a UAE bank, focusing on money laundering detection and prevention
- Insurance Broker Screening (10 months): Screened individuals and entities to assess risks and manage client relations
- Large Account Management (UK Bank): Investigated and managed large accounts for suspicious activities, conducting eDiscovery
- Global Sanction List Screening: Screened against global sanction lists from OFAC, EU, UN, etc
- Detailed Transaction Analysis: Analyzed transactions to detect patterns and anomalies using various data sources
- Financial Crime Products Knowledge: Familiar with tools like APN, LexisNexis, Fircosoft, and CDD/EDD processes.
Education
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
Government Law College
Mumbai, MH01.2020
Bachelor in Commerce: Banking and Insurance -
St. Andrew's College
Mumbai, MH01.2016
Skills
- MS Office
- Team Player
- Advanced critical thinking
- Quality Assurance
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Legal research
Certification
- Company Secretary - Semi Qualified (ICSI)
- Anti-Money Laundering: AML, KYC, and Compliance (Udemy)
- General Course on Intellectual Property (WIPO)
- Course on Basics of Contract Drafting (Law Learners)
- Course on Validity of Contracts (Law Learners)
- Course on Corporate Governance (Law Learners)
Accomplishments
- Won an award at Ernst & Young in the category "I am Exceptional" in recognition of my remarkable performance in 2022
- Advanced from Associate to Senior Analyst at Ernst & Young quickly as a result of proving my qualities of leadership and dedication towards work in an Anti- Money Laundering project.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Timeline
Forensics - Investigation Consultant
KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP
08.2023 - Current
Forensics & Integrity Services FIDS - Senior Analyst
Ernst & Young
01.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
Government Law College
Bachelor in Commerce: Banking and Insurance -
St. Andrew's College
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