Experienced professional with over 10 years of expertise in AML/KYC. Possessing a keen eye for detail, excels in conducting customer due diligence processes and implementing effective methodologies to identify patterns and trends. Strong analytical aptitude enables effective communication of risks to management, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment. Skilled in managing multiple competing priorities and meeting deadlines, consistently delivers high-quality results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SME/Senior KYC Specialist
CITCO group Services India LLP
03.2022 - Current
Performing Onboarding journey for the new clients
Set-up new clients in Citco internal system called Fenergo (FenX)
Performed CDD and EDD for Low/Medium/High risk clients both individuals and entities
Conducted screening for clients by using tools LexisNexis, RDC, World check and Google string searches
Conducting transactional analysis for suspicious activities of the clients
Identifying Source of fund and wealth based on clients profile and transactions
Collect, validate, verify, analyze and process customer due diligence documentation and information in accordance with compliance with Citco's policies and procedures regarding money laundering and terrorist financing
Processing the documentation and tax forms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Review and analyze customer and related parties' screenings results Analyzing the results of the screenings and negative news searches to identify true hits or matches
Escalating the true hits to the account manager for further investigation
Timely follow up on pending items to meet internal service level agreement (SLA) deadlines
Participating in the weekly calls with the Bank and CFS teams to discuss client updates and any issues that may require attention
Addressing Red flags such related to financial crime such as Money Laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions and transactions that involve high risk jurisdictions etc
Escalating any unusual activity related to suspicion of Child Exploitation Material
Provided guidance to junior team members, helping them grow their expertise in AML/KYC analysis techniques.
Business Process Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
Performing the end-end KYC (Periodic Reviews) on the Commercial/Retail Banking clients
Analyze the triggered rule and customer's transactional patterns and a detailed profile review
Refresh all the regulatory requirements of client and based on the prior lifecycle need to review with the changes observed during the review period and mitigate the same
Conducting the proper calibration forum between maker and checker if there is any understanding gap occur
Assessing the team members and there quality of work and maintain the same for all individuals
Assign the appropriate task based on the team member's capability
Conducting the daily meetings for the change management
Preparing monthly and weekly reports and publish the date with a proper accuracy rates of each individuals
Deputy Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd.
09.2019 - 11.2020
Performing KYC checks for international corporate account opening
Performing Name screening, AMLOCK checks
Responsible for Scrutinizing Current A/c documents as per Canadian regulatory FINTRAC
Coordinating with the Canadian RM's for the clarifications to ensure the smooth workflow
Online validation of documents such as COI, AOI and CPR is done in system and any invalid cases are reported to risk containment unit for further investigation
Experience of dealing with low, medium,HL1,HL2and HL3 risk customers with the help of core banking application “FINACLE” & Risk Rating Calculator(RRC)
Monitoring of MIS, QC report &reject cases to ensure productivity and quality in processing is maintained
Responsible for publishing PQIS,MOP, Volume and STP reports etc
Assistant Manager
Axis Bank Ltd.
11.2014 - 09.2019
Conducting Know-Your-Client (KYC) due diligence for new account opening and reviews of existing accounts including updates
Analyzed client data, documentation and negative news in order to determine a Client Risk Profile as established under the KYC Procedures
Discuss and escalate, ultimately to Group Compliance complex issues on client types, structures and AML - related risks and concerns
Escalate the matches found to the higher ups in time
Follow up with the branches to obtain the additional documentation if required to support the KYC of the customer and ensure to close or escalate the match found cases
Origination of new ideas time to time for automation in cost cutting, saving man hours and smooth (Risk free) processing of transactions
Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining operational excellence.
Managed daily branch activities for optimal performance, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
Education
Post graduate diploma - banking program
IFBI NIIT
01.2014
B Tech - IT
JNTU Kakinada University
01.2013
12th - MPC
Narayana junior college
01.2009
10th -
Suresh public School
01.2007
Skills
AML Risk Assessment
Sanction Screening
Customer due diligence
Compliance reporting
Enhanced due diligence
Critical Review of Documentation
World Check
Excel proficiency
Transaction Monitoring
Data Management
Excellent communication
Fund Structures
Organizational skills
Effective communication
Certification
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Program, IFBI NIIT, 2014
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil
Personal Information
Father's Name: Mr. Simhachalam Naidu
Date of Birth: 06/15/92
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
SME/Senior KYC Specialist
CITCO group Services India LLP
03.2022 - Current
Business Process Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
Deputy Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd.
09.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant Manager
Axis Bank Ltd.
11.2014 - 09.2019
B Tech - IT
JNTU Kakinada University
12th - MPC
Narayana junior college
10th -
Suresh public School
Post graduate diploma - banking program
IFBI NIIT
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