Prahalath S
Chennai
Summary
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Investigator
- Certified CKYCA Professional
Knowledgeable KYC Professional with knack for Leadership and Problem-Solving. Well-versed in CBR, NPM process. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency. Proficient in best practices, regulatory requirements, new ways of working. Seeking to transition into new organization where the skills can be applied to drive efficient and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
Chennai
07.2023 - Current
- Acted as point of Conduct for execution teams for Internal Audit, Regulatory Audit(UAE, Bahrain)
- Expertise in problem resolution, effective time management, and multitasking enables the delivery of impactful results in fast paced environments
- Checking the Complex cases and guiding the maker to complete the cases on TAT
- Proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes nd support strategic objectives
- Committed to fostering collaborative relationships and achieving excellence in customer service
- Achieved timely completion of multiple tasks, ensuring productivity and efficiency throughout
- Seeking to leverage managerial skills in challenging new role
- Onboarding the Crypto, CBR clients and educating the team members on the process and the respective risks arises related to money laundering
- Assigning cases to work for the peer team members
- Sending Productivity target for the entire team
- Provided ideas in creating/improving name screening tool, checker rationalization project
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives
Associate Manager
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
Chennai
07.2021 - 07.2023
- As Associate Manager, have promoted from maker to a Checker and started checking cases
- Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels
- Completed checking on high risk cases like CBR, Crypto, PEP with great quality
- Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives
- Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion
- Extracting Productivity report and sharing to the team weekly
- Sending Achieved vs Target burns report to the whole team
- Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening
Team Leader
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
Chennai
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers
- Onboarded high risk clients like Funds, NPM, Sukuk, Mobile Wallet Providers
- Assigning AS Updates to the team
- Primary Contact for the Stakeholders in providing regular updates on the case movement
- Conducting Training and acted as mentor for the the New Joiners
- Conducted Due Diligence for Compliance with AML regulations, high-risk countries and sanctioned entities
Office/ Senior Officer
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
Chennai
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Started role as Officer/Senior officer (i.e.) maker in Corporate, Financial Institution KYC
- Preparation of KYC, Execution of CDD for Corporate and Institutional Clients during onboarding, periodic reviews
- Conducting EDD reviews of high risk to determine the AML/Sanctions risk posed by the customer and make recommendations on whether to retain high risk customers
- Identifying red flags, suspicious activity, investigations and work on appropriate solutions
- Completing Authorized signatory updates within the specified TAT
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
Chennai, India04.2016
Skills
- Stakeholder communication
- Time management
- Mentoring staff
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem resolution
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Certified KYC Associate, 09/01/24
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Investigator (CAMI), 07/01/21
- ICA Specialist Certificate in Correspondent Banking, 01/01/17
Accomplishments
ACAMS - Completed these certificates: Ending Illegal Wildlife Trafficking 1, 2; Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking 1, 2
Timeline
Manager
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
07.2023 - Current
Associate Manager
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
07.2021 - 07.2023
Team Leader
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
09.2018 - 06.2021
Office/ Senior Officer
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
06.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
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