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Sarath Nair

Navi Mumbai

Summary

AML/KYC professional with strong commitment to mitigate financial crime and enhance transparency in financial systems. Thrives in research and analysis, Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence, Screening and Transaction monitoring. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication to navigates himself and the team through high-stress situations. Expertise in risk assessment and staying on top of industry trends/regulatory changes with KYC/AML policies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Process Manager - KYC/AML

eClerx Services Limited
10.2023 - Current
  • Managing full scope of employment activities, building strong and engaged workforce through clear management expectations and addressing team concerns and providing assistance wherever necessary.
  • Performing the role of lead approver to complete periodic reviews and attain monthly targets set by client.
  • Providing daily reports and coordinating with stakeholders on client process and internal team activities.
  • Collaborating with AMLRO/Compliance team and Sales to draft analysis reports to enhance risk mitigation measures and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Following up and setting up meetings with Sales & Client to ensure timely completions of regulatory obligations.
  • Designing and authoring comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) materials, resulting in a 40% decrease in onboarding time for new team members and enhancing overall operational efficiency by streamlining processes.

Senior KYC Analyst

eClerx Services Limited
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maximized team productivity through comprehensive training and guidance on current KYC/AML regulations.
  • Performed the role of Quality Checker on the entities processed by the team members and providing feedback to assure minimal errors.
  • Managed to keep the quality score above 99% resulting in client appreciation.
  • Assisted the onshore team by actively initiating and coordinating with Sales & clients to address pending requirements.


KYC Analyst

eClerx Services Limited
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Conducted KYC Due Diligence/Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on customers during Client On-Boarding and Periodic Reviews and obtained necessary approvals as per the risk rating of the customer.
  • Implemented comprehensive Adverse Media & Sanctions screening process, ensuring accurate verification of beneficial owners and controllers. Flagged any potential involvement of politically exposed persons (PEPs).
  • Conducting transactional surveillance on accounts to identify any irregularities and accordingly flagging it to AMLRO and preparing Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) of the potential incident to prevent money laundering/terrorist financing/Human & Drug Trafficking.

Accountant Internship

ANS PVT. LTD.
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Contributed to the maintenance of financial documentation including general ledger, balance sheet, P/L statement, petty cash book, and cash & bank transaction records.
  • Aided in the completion of reconciliations and preparation of company's month-end and year-end financial reports for the accounts department.

Education

Master of Commerce - Accounts & Taxation

Mumbai University
2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts & Taxation

Birla College of Arts, Commerce and Science
2018

Skills

  • Knowledgeable about AML/KYC regulation and requirements in the capital markets industry for all key jurisdictions around the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions
  • Excellent in research, analysis & screening Additionally, familiar to the use of research tools- Lexis Nexis, World Check, EIKON, LEI, Bankers Almanac, BvD Orbis, Capital IQ, LSEG Refintiv, Dunn & Bradstreet
  • Proficiency with a range of KYC tools, including CIF, Fenergo and other internal tools
  • Screening individuals/entities in accordance to FATF, OFAC, HMT, UN & EU list
  • Knowledge in accounting and standard book keeping practices
  • High target oriented and accountable with strong work ethics
  • Excellent in building and maintaining relations and articulate with superior communication skills
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  • MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Power BI, Tally ERP 9, Adobe Premiere Pro, Internet and Digital Savvy

Certification

AML BASE - AML/CFT Training Sessions (50 Hours)

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Affiliations

  • Football, Swimming, Music, Trekking Expeditions, Photography and Videography.

Timeline

Associate Process Manager - KYC/AML

eClerx Services Limited
10.2023 - Current

Senior KYC Analyst

eClerx Services Limited
04.2022 - 09.2023

KYC Analyst

eClerx Services Limited
11.2020 - 03.2022

Accountant Internship

ANS PVT. LTD.
12.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts & Taxation

Birla College of Arts, Commerce and Science

Master of Commerce - Accounts & Taxation

Mumbai University

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