A seasoned finance professional with 7.5 years of experience in AML/KYC, currently acting as a subject matter expert in resolving the cases and leading a team of six professionals for two high-impact projects: HKMA Stay Rules and Tax Reporting (FATCA, CRS, and 871m). Proficient in developing training materials, DIMs, conducting data quality reviews, and optimizing workflow management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Operations - Regulatory Business Support
HSBC
Bengaluru
04.2023 - Current
Serving as a subject matter expert for client and product onboarding, ensuring seamless workflow management and adherence to SLAs for regulatory compliance. Addressing escalations with utmost urgency.
Leading a team of six professionals across two critical projects: HKMA Stay Rules and Client Tax Reporting, comprising FATCA, CRS, and 871(m).
Successfully drove a high-impact project for HK Stays rule, with over 6,000 clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Leading a remediation activity of obtaining the right tax information for the clients, successfully completed review for 428 clients.
Designing dynamic dashboards and reports, such as capacity management,, data quality audits, to drive team excellence and operational transparency.
Process Trainer - Team Leader
KPMG Global Services
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 04.2023
Designing and delivering comprehensive project training to new hires in AML/KYC and Risk domains for Rubicon project.
Conducting assessments, maintaining detailed performance records, identifying underperformers, and collaborating with management and HR to address challenges effectively.
Managing an up-to-date process knowledge repository, incorporating updates changes promptly, and delivering refresher training sessions to ensure team alignment.
Coaching team members to execute tasks efficiently and independently while reinforcing understanding of current policies and procedures through regular Process Knowledge Tests (PKTs).
Senior Associate - Financial Crime Operations
Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
Bengaluru
08.2020 - 03.2022
Conducting training sessions for new joiners on the end-to-end (E2E) Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) process, covering individuals, public and private companies, government statutory bodies (GSBs), and trusts. Equipping team members with a thorough understanding of KYC and screening protocols to effectively identify potential financial and non-financial crimes.
Proactively identifying potential challenges and escalating them to senior management to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
Senior Analyst - Risk Operations (AML/KYC)
HSBC
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 08.2020
Creating E2E customer profiles for MENAT jurisdiction in accordance with the HSBC Global Standards for Banks, Corporates, GSBs, and Funds.
Performing screening, reviewing hits to determine PEP, sanctions exposure, financial and non-financial crimes, and escalating it to the compliance and sanctions advisory team.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous
Bengaluru
01.2017
12th Board -
St. Xavier's School
01.2014
Skills
Screening tools - World Check, RDS, HUB, Lexis Nexis, Mint Global
Microsoft Office, Qliksense, SharePoint
Regulatory Knowledge, Transaction Monitoring
Attention to detail, problem solving, data interpretation
Critical thinking, ethical judgement in handling sensitive clients
Time management, stakeholder management, people skills