SHAIK ABDUL KALAM
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Sanctions Screening Analyst with expertise in AML compliance and risk assessment, honed at ICICI Bank Ltd. Recognized for achieving 100% accuracy in sanctions screening and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative false positive reduction techniques. Proficient in KYC procedures and adept at managing multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanctions Screening Analyst
Future Soft India Pvt.
Hyderabad
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted Sanctions and PEP screening on clients and entities identified by automated alert systems using Actimize.
- Performed CDD and EDD reviews on individuals, corporates, and high-risk entities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Researched adverse media, regulatory filings, and sanctions databases to assess client risk levels.
- Identified and mitigated potential sanctions and AML risks in compliance with PwC's internal quality standards.
- Provided second-level reviews for complex alerts and ensured documentation aligned with audit and regulatory expectations.
- Summarized investigation findings, prepared detailed reports, and collaborated with risk management teams for final disposition.
- Recognized for maintaining 100% accuracy and timely completion of reviews under SLA targets.
Analyst - Financial Crime Compliance
Teleperformance
Hyderabad
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported transaction monitoring and sanctions screening processes for a leading global banking client.
- Conducted KYC and CDD reviews during client onboarding and remediation cycles.
- Evaluated alerts for potential sanctions matches, escalating true hits and clearing false positives in line with internal policy.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation and ensured all alerts were closed with supporting rationale.
- Contributed to improving false positive reduction techniques, enhancing operational efficiency.
Senior Executive - Due Diligence & Risk Review
ICICI Bank Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Conducted customer due diligence (CDD) and periodic KYC reviews for retail and corporate clients.
- Analyzed customer activity to detect potential money laundering, sanctions breaches, or fraud risk.
- Supported transaction monitoring teams by providing risk insights and escalating suspicious patterns.
- Liaised with compliance teams on remediation cases to ensure full regulatory adherence.
- Awarded for process accuracy and consistent adherence to RBI and internal AML standards.
Education
Bachelor of Degree -
Malla Reddy College of Engineering
01.2016
Intermediate - M.P.C
Narayana Junior college
01.2012
S.S.C -
Ravindra High School
01.2009
Skills
- Sanctions & PEP Screening (OFAC, UN, EU, HMT, DFAT)
- Sanctions screening
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- KYC procedures
- Transaction monitoring
- Transaction Monitoring & Alert Investigation
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- AML / KYC Compliance Frameworks
- Adverse Media & Reputational Risk Analysis
- Regulatory Risk Assessment & Escalation Management
- Quality Control & Audit Readiness
- LexisNexis
- World-Check
- Salesforce
- RPS UI
- BOT
- Actimize
- RDC
- MS Excel
- Outlook
- Global Media Databases
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multiple priorities management
Certification
• AML & KYC Compliance Certification,
• Sanctions Screening & Financial Crime Foundation, PwC Internal / or other
• CAMS, in progress
• Sanctions Screening & Financial Crime Foundation, PwC Internal / or other
• CAMS, in progress
Accomplishments
- Consistently exceeded quality accuracy benchmarks (>99%) in sanctions investigations.
- Recognized by management for proactive false positive reduction and workflow optimization.
- Contributed to internal AML knowledge sessions, enhancing cross-team compliance awareness.
Timeline
Sanctions Screening Analyst
Future Soft India Pvt.
07.2022 - Current
Analyst - Financial Crime Compliance
Teleperformance
02.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Executive - Due Diligence & Risk Review
ICICI Bank Ltd
03.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Degree -
Malla Reddy College of Engineering
Intermediate - M.P.C
Narayana Junior college
S.S.C -
Ravindra High School