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Prerana Rao

Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented professional with over 9+ Years of experience in operational risk management, KYC, and regulatory compliance within the banking and financial services industry. Skilled in conducting KYC reviews, AML screenings, and regulatory compliance checks, ensuring adherence to global standards and regulations. Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract, analyze, and present data to support decision-making and compliance activities. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Effective communicator with a meticulous attention to detail and a passion for driving continuous improvement in compliance and risk management practices.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager Chief Control Office - NFR COE

HSBC
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Prepared and shared Issues & Actions and Outsourced MI reports with Regional CCOs in the MENAT region.
  • Followed up on overdue actions in Helios with action owners and sent Due for Completion communications.
  • Ensured proper approvals for issue closure, extension, and rating.
  • Extracted, prepared, and shared DQ and Valid Exceptions for Wholesale business with regional CCOs.
  • Liaised with Risk Stewards for raising valid exceptions in SharePoint.
  • Performed UAT test for dashboards related to Wholesale Issues & Actions and RCA Dashboards.
  • Extracted, prepared, and shared TPRM report with Wholesale CCOs.

Senior Associate – Market Operations KYC

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • • Reviewed documentation of different Entity Types like Charities, SPV, Banks, Financial or Non-Financial Institutions, Private and Public Companies (Listed and non-Listed)
  • Reviewed documentation and identified risk ratings for different entity types.
  • Conducted due diligence and KYC reviews, researching company registries and regulatory websites.
  • Reviewed ownership structures, key controllers, directors, and shareholders.
  • Conducted screenings in World-Check and coordinated with Sydney team for additional documents

Senior Analyst - FCSU, Name Screening

Standard Chartered Global Business Services
07.2017 - 06.2020
  • Conducted screenings with global regulators and real-time fund release systems.
  • Performed KYC on-boarding checks and conducted client due diligence.
  • Conducted enhanced due diligence screenings against high-risk customers.
  • Generated productivity, query analysis, and quality reports.
  • Handled urgent requests, escalations, and queries for stakeholders.
  • Screened suspicious activities through OFAC and local market watchlist.

Analyst - KYC

Wipro Limited (UBS Client)
09.2013 - 06.2017
  • Single point of contact for all KYC-related activities for internal and external clients.
  • Ensured all CDD requests and activities impacting Coverage were resolved within agreed timeframes.
  • Developed strong working relationships with Coverage, KYC Services, and external clients.
  • Highlighted problems/blockages and suggested ideas to improve processes.
  • Adhered to service level agreements and metric requirements.
  • Provided accurate and regular status updates to business.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Seshadripuram College
Bengaluru
06.2010 - 05.2013

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

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Software

MS Visio

MS Office

JIRA

Confluence

Interests

Reading

Singing

Timeline

Manager Chief Control Office - NFR COE

HSBC
05.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Associate – Market Operations KYC

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
08.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Analyst - FCSU, Name Screening

Standard Chartered Global Business Services
07.2017 - 06.2020

Analyst - KYC

Wipro Limited (UBS Client)
09.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Seshadripuram College
06.2010 - 05.2013

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