SAMEER SHAH
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Fraud Analyst with keen understanding of financial systems, data analysis and regulatory requirements. Strong ability to identify suspicious activities, conduct through investigations and implement fraud prevention measures. Accepting challenge oriented career growth, looking for an opportunity to make significant contributions to the company, where I could learn and utilize my ability and skill for the development of the organization as well as self.
Overview
6
6
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FCO - ANALYST
COMMOMWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
BANGALORE
07.2026 - Current
- Performed enhanced due diligence on high-risk charity remediation profiles, including public companies and trust entities.
- Conducted L2 senior analyst review on customers flagged with material negative news for escalation to Financial Crime Compliance.
- Performed due diligence searches in internal databases to identify suspicious activity reports related to potential fraud and terrorist financing.
FCO - SENIOR ASSOCIATE
-
10.2022 - 06.2026
- Conducted end-to-end due diligence for new-to-bank and change-in-circumstance reviews for charities and suspicious matter reports.
- Collected and analyzed financial statements to identify unusual transaction patterns from high-risk jurisdictions.
- Executed due diligence searches in internal databases to uncover unusual activities related to fraud and terrorist financing.
- Reviewed customers with negative media coverage or unusual matter reports for escalation to Financial Crimes Compliance.
- Formulated questionnaires to assess clients' capacity and capability for enhanced customer due diligence.
- Conducted world checks and adverse media assessments to evaluate client status regarding potential financial crime involvement.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
GENPACT INDIA PTY LTD
Bangalore
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted KYC backbook reviews for Santander high-risk customers to ensure compliance.
- Developed processes for initial due diligence files related to customer identification and verification.
- Completed end-to-end reviews to evaluate final outcomes of customer assessments.
- Reviewed client transactions using AAR to identify unusual IP activities and assess account utilization.
KYC ASSOCIATE
HSBC DATA PROCESSING INDIA PVT LTD.
Bangalore
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Performed thorough KYC processes, including research and screening, to combat money laundering risks.
- Executed enhanced due diligence for various financial institutions using a strategic risk-based framework.
- Analyzed client transactions via account activity reports to flag unusual patterns in high-risk areas.
- Compiled client data and documents for timely remediation and renewals in wholesale banking.
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
TALENT PRO HR PVT LTD
Hubli
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed accounts receivable, generating aging reports to analyze overdue payments and reconciling credit/debit notes.
- Streamlined order processing with SAP system, managing sales orders, service replacements, and daily stock reports.
- Compiled weekly secondary sales reports categorized by sub-dealer, updating head office on performance metrics.
- Distributed monthly credit note copies and balance confirmations to trade partners, ensuring transparency in transactions.
- Oversaw administrative tasks including branch expenses, utility bill payments, and office maintenance management.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
SHREYAS PAPER MILL PVT LTD
Dandeli
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Utilized Tally ERP 9 to manage accounting functions, track transactions, and prepare financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
- Preparation of TDS reports monthly. Managed quarterly TDS filing process to maintain accurate tax records. Report of outstanding debtors/creditors to Higher Authorities.
- Reconciliation of Bank statements and creditors' payments and follow-Up of sundry debtors reporting to Manager.
- Managed petty cash and daily office expenses, producing a daily report of income and expenditure to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Coordinated payments for utility bills, including telephone, electricity, and water, maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
- (2 Years – 7 Months)
Education
M.Com - Corporate Secretary
Dr NGP Arts & Science College
Combitore05-2013
B.Com - Corporate Secretary
Karnatak Arts College
Dharwad05-2011
PUC - Commerce
Bangur Nagar Junior College
Dandeli03-2008
Skills
- KYC compliance
- Enhanced due diligence
- Risk screening
- Sanctions screening
- Fraud detection
- Transaction Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Project
- M.Com(cs):In-plant training in “The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd” at Dandeli.
- B.Com(cs): In-plant training in “M/s. Trident Powercraft Pvt. Ltd” at Hubli.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1989-10-18
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-dawood-shah
Timeline
FCO - ANALYST
COMMOMWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
07.2026 - Current
FCO - SENIOR ASSOCIATE
-
10.2022 - 06.2026
ASSISTANT MANAGER
GENPACT INDIA PTY LTD
03.2022 - 10.2022
KYC ASSOCIATE
HSBC DATA PROCESSING INDIA PVT LTD.
04.2018 - 03.2022
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
TALENT PRO HR PVT LTD
02.2016 - 05.2017
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
SHREYAS PAPER MILL PVT LTD
06.2013 - 01.2016
M.Com - Corporate Secretary
Dr NGP Arts & Science College
B.Com - Corporate Secretary
Karnatak Arts College
PUC - Commerce
Bangur Nagar Junior College