SK SHEHNAWAZ
Summary
Dedicated AML/KYC Specialist with 4+ years of experience in Banking Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD). Expertise in Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions & PEP Screening, Risk Assessment, and Regulatory Reporting in line with international and UAE compliance frameworks (OFAC, EU, UN, FATF). Proven track record in managing multiple global banking client projects, streamlining audit-ready compliance processes, and leading high-performing teams. Holding a valid passport and open to global relocation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Crimes Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Chennai
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered AML/KYC compliance support across multiple global banking clients including Standard Chartered Bank, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, St. George Bank, and Bank SA.
- Managed end-to-end AML/KYC processes, covering Transaction Monitoring, CDD/EDD, UBO verification, Sanctions & PEP Screening, ensuring zero-error trends and 100% quality compliance.
- Hands-on experience with Tax Entity Classification (TEC), KYC Remediation, ID Secure (individual profiles), BizSecure (Trusts, Partnerships, Associations), and Domestic Proprietary Company (DPC) processes.
- Conducted AML investigations and manual screenings using Finacle, Lexis Nexis, Actimize, SOL, and Customer Establishment platforms, ensuring compliance with OFAC, EU, UN, and FATF guidelines.
- Mentored junior analysts and conducted training sessions to ensure process accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Provided process improvement ideas to optimize efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and enhance overall project delivery.
Assistant Manager - II
ICICI Bank Ltd
Chennai
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted comprehensive end-to-end KYC processes for newly onboarded clients.
- Performed enhanced due diligence on documents from internal account opening and business teams.
- Developed an updated checklist for various KYC processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Executed transaction monitoring and name screening for PEPs, sanctions, and negative media alerts.
- Prepared suspicious activity reports, flagging accounts with high risk or missing documentation.
- Ensured branch achieved 100% compliance with financial transaction audit requirements.
Education
MBA - HR & Marketing
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
India08-2021
B.Com (Hons.) - Accounting
Utkal University
India06-2019
Skills
- Know Your Customer (KYC)
- Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Activity Detection
- Name Screening
- Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
- Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)
- Sanction Screening
- KYC Onboarding & Remediation
- Tax Entity Classifications
- Adverse Media Screening
- Regulatory Requirements
- Case investigations
- Relationship Building
- Leadership & Management
- Commercial / Retail Banking
- Enhanced due diligence (EDD)
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer due diligence (CDD)
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Problem-Solving & Escalation Management
- Team Collaboration & Coordination
- Anti-money laundering
- Team management
- Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Banking
- Project Management
Certification
- Internationally Certified AML Master (I-CAMM)
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- PGDCA & Tally 9.0 with GST
- Strategic Diploma Generalist HR Management (SDHRM)
- AML/KYC Certificate
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Odia
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Achieved 1st Prize in AD-MAD Show in B-school Meet 2020
- Achieved 1st Prize in New Product Development In Inter-college Competition 2020
- Achieved 1st Prize in Business Quiz In Inter-college Competition 2020
- 4th National HR Conclave On Industry 4.0: HR Prospectives Achieved Paper Presentation Certificate.
- International Management Conference: 'Rise of Bricks Economics The new globalization' Achieved Participation Certificate.
- Achieved National Level Talent Quiz Certificate in Human Resources 2020
- Achieved National Level Talent Quiz Certificate in Marketing 2020
Timeline
Financial Crimes Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
01.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager - II
ICICI Bank Ltd
09.2021 - 11.2022
MBA - HR & Marketing
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
B.Com (Hons.) - Accounting
Utkal University