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Education
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Certification
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Shyam Rathore

Shyam Rathore

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Summary

Highly skilled and versatile professional with expertise in financial crime analysis and technical support across the fintech and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Screening Specialist at Revolut, leading investigations into financial crime risks, managing regulatory inquiries, and ensuring compliance with sanctions and PEP regulations across all Revolut entities. Responsible for monitoring and identifying emerging trends in financial crime, addressing complex cases, and supporting decision-making by providing clear and timely insights to the second line of defense. At TaskUs, served as a Financial Crime Analyst, supporting Coinbase and other clients by conducting transaction monitoring, fraud detection, KYC, and dispute resolution. Handled high-volume issues related to payment risk, chargebacks, and suspicious activity in customer accounts. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of financial operations and maintain regulatory compliance. Also worked as a Tech Support Executive at Xiaomi, providing comprehensive customer support and technical troubleshooting for Xiaomi's diverse range of products, including smartphones, laptops, home appliances, and MI Pay and MI Credit Loan applications. Assisted customers with product setup, resolved software issues, and troubleshooted payment or loan processing issues for MI Pay and MI Credit Loan users. Additionally, supported KYC verification, ensured seamless user experiences, and provided guidance on account management and transaction issues, ensuring high customer satisfaction across all Xiaomi devices and financial products. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills excel in identifying patterns and red flags in complex data, ensuring high-quality investigations and support while driving continuous improvement in both financial crime compliance and technical support operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fincrime Analyst Screen Specialist

Revolut
02.2024 - Current
  • Perform real-time and batch transaction monitoring to identify suspicious activities, such as unusual transfers or patterns indicative of money laundering or fraud.
  • Conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) checks during client onboarding and periodic reviews to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Assess risk levels of customers based on factors such as transaction history, business type, and geography (high-risk jurisdictions, PEPs, etc.).
  • Screen clients and transactions against sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP)databases to identify potential high-risk individuals or entities.
  • Draft and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant regulatory bodies when required.

Fincrime Analyst

TaskUs
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conduct thorough transaction monitoring to detect and investigate suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with AML, KYC, and FATF regulations.
  • Perform detailed KYC checks during client onboarding and periodic reviews, assessing risk profiles based on transaction history, geography, and business type, including identification of PEPs and high-risk jurisdictions.
  • Carry out sanctions screening against global lists (OFAC, EU, UN) to identify and prevent transactions involving sanctioned individuals, entities, or countries.
  • Investigate and report on suspicious transactions, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and escalating high-risk cases to senior compliance officers and regulatory authorities.
  • Actively contribute to improving internal processes by identifying and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency in detecting suspicious activity.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams to manage high-risk clients and resolve complex financial crime cases effectively.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on AML/KYC procedures and regulatory changes, promoting awareness and adherence to financial crime prevention measures.

Support Specialist

Teleperformance
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Provide technical support for users of MI Pay and MI Credit Loan applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to app functionality, payment processing, and loan services.
  • Assist customers with account-related inquiries, including registration, KYC verification, transaction history, and resolving login or access issues on the MI Pay platform.
  • Diagnose and resolve payment gateway issues, such as failed transactions, errors during payment processing, and discrepancies in balance or loan repayment statuses.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance to users on how to effectively use MI Pay features, including adding payment methods, completing mobile transactions, and managing digital wallets.
  • As a Tech Support Executive at Xiaomi, I provide customer support and technical troubleshooting for Xiaomi products, including smartphones, laptops, and home appliances, ensuring seamless user experiences and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
  • I offer comprehensive assistance with product setup, software issues, warranty claims, and troubleshooting across Xiaomi’s wide range of devices, ensuring that customers receive the highest level of support for all their technical needs.
  • Collaborate with the development team to identify and troubleshoot bugs, enhancing app functionality and user experience for both MI Pay and MI Credit Loan users.
  • Monitor and escalate technical issues that require higher-level intervention or involve integration with third-party services such as banks or payment processors.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

Oriental University
05-2019

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Financial Transactions
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk analysis
  • Process improvements
  • System analysis
  • KYC Verification
  • Sanction
  • PEP
  • CTF
  • CDD/EDD

Certification

  • KYC (Know Your Customer)
  • AML (Anti-Money Laundering)

Timeline

Fincrime Analyst Screen Specialist

Revolut
02.2024 - Current

Fincrime Analyst

TaskUs
11.2022 - 01.2024

Support Specialist

Teleperformance
09.2019 - 10.2022

B.Tech - Computer Science

Oriental University
Shyam Rathore