Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Sikander Kumar

Senior Process Specialist
Sikander Kumar

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record of meeting company requirements through reliable and methodical approaches. Proficient in handling high-pressure environments and adept at navigating unfamiliar circumstances and obstacles to elevate the company's reputation. Strong multitasking skills and effective time management capabilities ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Process Specialist (SME)
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

Core Competencies :

  • Regulatory Compliance/Audit.
  • Risk analysis and enhanced due diligence.
  • Performed day-to-day operational responsibilities, including researching, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting Know Your Customer (KYC) information.
  • Perform background checks, and evaluate adverse news related to existing clients and prospects that may be detrimental to the reputation of the bank, as well as any evidence of financial criminal activities.
  • Performed ongoing customer due diligence, including maintaining and updating KYC records for existing clients. Negative news was gathered using the COSIMA Tool, RDC Tool, and search engine. (Google) ensures that the customer is not exposed to any negative news.
  • Audit all aspects of the Client Identification Program (CIP) and necessary client onboarding documents in accordance with the current KYC policies and procedures for creating a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) profile for each new client assigned, as per the preliminary risk rating generated.
  • Leading a team by being the first point of contact for all policy and procedural changes, and monitoring the team metrics, like production, quality, training, etc.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously reviewing and improving data management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, identifying areas of risk, and recommending operational improvements, quality assurance, and any training crucial to mitigate risk.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality standards are maintained with timely and effective feedback to PEP screening and CDD analysis, and assist the organization in strengthening customer due diligence, and the screening process.

Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Process Associate
02.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Performing KYC review for the existing commercial banking clients as per there risk rating.
  • Key job responsibilities included - Performing pre-existing account due diligence,CDD, EDD and Team Management.
  • Perform Client Due Diligence for New/Existing corporate clients as part of Individual Target.
  • Ensure the client information is latest and meeting the current CIP KYC Policies

Education

Pragathi Degree College
Kukatpally

Bachelor of Commerce from BCom Computers

Royal Junior College
Chintal

GED

St. Joseph's High School
Ferozguda

High School Diploma

Skills

Ability to deal with people diplomatically

Technical Skills


Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point

Accomplishments

  • Promoted as “ SME
  • Promoted as “ Process Specialist
  • Awarded “ Star of the Month ” for the month of October.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Process Specialist (SME)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2021 - Current

Process Associate

Tata Consultancy Services Limited
02.2019 - 02.2020

Pragathi Degree College

Bachelor of Commerce from BCom Computers
2018.01

Royal Junior College

GED
2015.01

St. Joseph's High School

High School Diploma
2013.01
Sikander KumarSenior Process Specialist