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Sonam Chouksey

Sonam Chouksey

Itarsi,India

Summary

Overall 11+ years of experience as dedicated banking professional with a strong background in Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Seeking to leverage analytical and problem solving skills in operations and compliance with expertise in AML/KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manager

HDFC Bank Ltd
Bhopal, India
03.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed AML/KYC documents for new customer/client accounts and verified customer identities and carried out initial due diligence checks for potential of new clients.
  • Delivered end-to-end KYC onboarding lifecycle service for new customers and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Interpreted and analyzed KYC data to accurately risk assess of existing clients.
  • Completed QC checks and background research to assess and mitigate AML risk and experience in handling all types of risk cases.
  • Experience in performing CDD and EDD research based the risk of clients.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of account activity for high risk clients as part of the KYC process.
  • Delivered excellent client service, addressing queries promptly and accurately.
  • Completed required periodic client reviews, managing workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Identified, defined and implemented improved process efficiencies.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and departments to ensure seamless collaboration in AML/KYC process.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Experience in working on Finnacle, Flexcube, Finnone, LOS, CMS and CRM.

Deputy Manager

IDFC First Bank Ltd.
Hoshangabad, India
09.2015 - 03.2021
  • Performing on boarding formalities of customers/clients, verifying customer KYC documents with initial due diligence.
  • Reviewed KYC profiles and prior reports to gain a comprehensive understanding of customer risk profile.
  • Create cases for clients in case of finding any incomplete or suspicious information.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify client viability and risk.
  • Examine financial transactions to avoid AML and other financial crimes.
  • Sound knowledge of banking products, policy, procedures and technology platform.
  • Validate the customer's business and legitimacy and analyze any transactions that appear unusual based on the customer's profile.



Senior officer

Adarsh Credit Cooperative Society
Itarsi, India
02.2013 - 09.2015
  • KYC documentation and verification for opening individual saving accounts, sole proprietor and partnership firm.
  • Ensure to fulfill document requirements as per policies and compliance.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimize capabilities to perform verification in proper manner.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Knowledge of preparing MIS reports and sharing with concerned team within TAT.
  • Handling post account opening customer services and queries resolution.
  • Maintained client records in CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance & HR

Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
09.2009 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Govt. M.G.M College
Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh
07.2006 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Financial Risk Analysis
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Effective implementer
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Teamwork & collaboration

Certification

Qualified AML-KYC Certification by

Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, 2017



Accomplishments

    Professional achievements-

  • Qualified for International trip for excellent performance in FY 2018-2019
  • Achieved Best performer award in banking operations in FY 2019-2020

Timeline

Manager

HDFC Bank Ltd
03.2021 - Current

Deputy Manager

IDFC First Bank Ltd.
09.2015 - 03.2021

Senior officer

Adarsh Credit Cooperative Society
02.2013 - 09.2015

Master of Business Administration - Finance & HR

Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management
09.2009 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Govt. M.G.M College
07.2006 - 06.2009

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