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Padhma S

Padhma S

Chennai

Summary

Proficient in overseeing and optimizing banking operations, ensuring adherence to quality control standards. Demonstrated track record of implementing efficient processes to enhance overall operational excellence.
Expertise in AML and KYC practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Adept at developing and implementing robust procedures to mitigate financial risks and maintain the integrity of customer due diligence processes.
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion of key initiatives within established timelines.
Effectively manages escalated issues and fosters communication with customers, vendors, and crossfunctional departments.
Adept at generating Management Information System reports, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making along with utilizing Customer Relationship Management tools to enhance client interactions and satisfaction

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD |Associate Manager

Padhma
Chennai
04.2024 - Current
  • Training the new Joiners on process and monitoring their progress across CET locations.
  • Conducting refresher session and Ad-hoc training sessions for team on any policy/process changes.
  • Perform client screening (PEP, Sanctions, Adverse, Group ML Risk assessment and Country regulatory requirements) through various sources including Google search, Bankers almanac & SWIFT registry.

· Collaborate with Central Project Team and Stake holders (CLM Ops / SCI) to fix system gaps.

  • Liaise with the IMO, RM, CMLCO and Risk Manager to obtain client information and supporting documentations to complete the client Due Diligence profiles
  • Providing timely updates to management & onshore counterparts

· Identify and participate in process reengineering & redesign to achieve better controls, compliance and efficiency

  • Created monthly reports outlining progress on key initiatives.
  • Handled responsibilities successfully in manager's absence.
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks for efficient completion within team environment.
  • Provided guidance on complex projects ensuring deadlines were met.

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Team Leader

Padhma
Chennai
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.

· KYC Due Diligence: Possessed comprehensive knowledge of the KYC due diligence process and regulatory requirements applicable to both Corporate and Financial Institution clients.

  • Client Relationship Management: Liaised effectively with front-office sales teams to obtain up-to-date client on boarding documents and information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • KYC Requirements: Analyzed, reviewed, and evaluated client on boarding/existing documents and information to fulfill Know Your Clients requirements for corporate clients.
  • Project-Specific Documentation: Drafted Group Introductory Certificate for corporate clients in alignment with various Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) offshore projects, adhering to local requirements.
  • Issue Resolution: Evaluated issues efficiently, identify solutions/options, and escalate them to front office teams for quick resolution while maintaining stringent Turnaround Time and high-quality standards.
  • Screening Oversight: Conducted screening on clients and their counterparts, reviewing issues highlighted such as adverse news, sanctions, and politically exposed persons (PEP). Perform due diligence on products and services opted for by corporate clients.
  • Additional Investigations: Coordinated with compliance/middle office teams to identify areas requiring additional investigation and obtain necessary approvals on the disposition.
  • Risk Rating: Conducted Name Screening activity for clients and their related parties in DETICA AOC & GNSRT system. Rate the client's risk category based on business type, ownership, product offering, and industry segment.
  • Operational Accuracy: Ensured timely and accurate task completion, meeting Service Level Agreement (SLA) benchmarks to maintain operational efficiency
  • · Management Reporting: Crafted various Management Information System (MIS) reports on a regular basis and circulated them to stakeholders, providing insights and facilitating informed decision-making.
  • · Country Calls: Handled country calls, providing regular updates, and acted as a backup for the line manager. Demonstrated effective communication and support to ensure continuity in operations and team management.

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Senior Officer

Padhma
Chennai
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Working with Relationship Management Application to enable FIN messages to send and receive via SWIFT.COM by verifying CDD/KYC Documents.
  • Manual Routing of Swift Message to the various internal teams to their TP systems
  • To ensure that policies and procedures are followed while processing Swift RMA.
  • To ensure that processing is complete regarding daily activities relating to services provide pertaining to SWIFT RMA.
  • To ensure appropriate follow-up is done for SWIFT RMA to be made active
  • To assist in building the relationships with both internal and external customers via liaison on a daily basis
  • To act on retune returned messages by routing to correct destinations department and to analyze and rectify those routing rule or manual routing rule or educate other staff working in the department.
  • To make recommendations for improvement of auto-routing, advice charges in Departmental Operating instructions and other work practices.
  • To handle activities related to set-up, amendment and deletion of RMA
  • To handle customers and queries of customer with care and as per the prescribed standards in place
  • To ensure all reports are completed and submitted within the stipulated time

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Officer

Padhma
Chennai
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • To ensure that policies and procedures are followed while processing Swift RMA.
  • To ensure that processing is complete regarding daily activities relating to services provide pertaining to SWIFT RMA.
  • To ensure appropriate follow-up is done for SWIFT RMA to be made active
  • To assist in building the relationships with both internal and external customers via liaison on a daily basis
  • To act on retune returned messages by routing to correct destinations department and to analyze and rectify those routing rule or manual routing rule or educate other staff working in the department.
  • To make recommendations for improvement of auto-routing, advice charges in Departmental Operating instructions and other work practices.
  • To handle activities related to set-up, amendment and deletion of RMA
  • To handle customers and queries of customer with care and as per the prescribed standards in place
  • To ensure all reports are completed and submitted within the stipulated time

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Officer

Padhma
Chennai
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supporting RMA initiation and creation in Eops application
  • Monitoring/Supporting Interface Down/Up to various countries
  • Supporting customers and queries of customer with care and as per the prescribed standards in place
  • Supporting Adhoc reports and circulated various team within the stipulated time

Hewlett Packard(HP) | Contract Worker

Padhma
Chennai
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Handling WEB PCO process and commodity forecast
  • coordinating with environmental engineers and safety engineer to get approval for Resin parts
  • Ensure to coordinate with ACCOS team to get new 4x4 for resin parts
  • Responsibility to ensure the compliance level has been updated for created 4*4 HPPNS
  • Responsibility to roll out 16 months commodity forecast to the supplier bimonthly.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Application

PadhVenkateswaramaPadhmaPadhmaPadhmaPadhmaPadhmaSri Venkateswara College
Coimbatore
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Application

Sri Bharathi Women's Arts And Science College
Kunnathur
03-2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Meticulous Documentation
  • MIS Reporting
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Project Management
  • Decision Making

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Music
  • Cooking

Accomplishments

  • Received GEM Award in the year of 2021 for best employee on excellent work and being a quick learner of the process.
  • Received GEM Award in the year of 2022 for key player of the team,supporting technical issue and handling multiple projects with 100% completion in a given TAT.
  • Received SPOT award in the year of 2023 for New Joiner Training and supporting for in-country cases , FM extract training to the team and also received appreciation from stake holder for given training for Trade only / RMA process
  • Collaborative with Team of 6 by completing remediation project with accuracy and Received Business Champ Award in the year of 2022 & 2023.
  • Collaborative with Team of 5 by completing client Deliverables with accuracy and Received Business Excellence Award in the year of 2024.

Timeline

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD |Associate Manager

Padhma
04.2024 - Current

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Team Leader

Padhma
06.2021 - 03.2024

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Senior Officer

Padhma
04.2019 - 05.2021

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Officer

Padhma
03.2017 - 03.2019

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT. LTD | Officer

Padhma
03.2017 - 03.2019

Hewlett Packard(HP) | Contract Worker

Padhma
03.2015 - 03.2017

Master of Science - Computer Application

PadhVenkateswaramaPadhmaPadhmaPadhmaPadhmaPadhmaSri Venkateswara College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Application

Sri Bharathi Women's Arts And Science College
Padhma S