Results-driven AML/KYC professional with 10+ years of experience in financial crime prevention and compliance. Expert in customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Skilled in risk assessment, policy development, and conducting internal investigations. Adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring adherence to AML/CFT standards. Certified Tableau expert, possessing strong data visualization and analytical capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Controller, KYC
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
08.2021 - Current
Expert KYC Analysis and Risk Assessment: Conducted in-depth KYC analysis on trigger event clients, including negative news and sanction alert reviews, escalating critical findings to compliance and ensuring thorough risk mitigation
Collaborative File Management and Resolution: Coordinated with CFA, SME, Compliance, and BMO teams to ensure timely file completion, effectively resolving roadblocks and maintaining end-to-end ownership of review campaigns
Comprehensive Due Diligence and Verification: Performed meticulous background verifications on individuals and entities using tools like Dow Jones and Forces, along with extensive public domain research via AML-compliant resources
Sanction, PEP, and Negative Media Screening and Reporting: Systematically screened for and escalated positive and potential hits related to sanctions, PEPs, and negative media, preparing detailed documentation and addressing onshore/offshore client queries
Sr. Analyst
Société Generale
05.2019 - 08.2021
Conducted Risk-Based Periodic KYC Reviews: Performed thorough KYC reviews on a scheduled basis, tailored to client risk profiles, ensuring ongoing compliance
Verified and Validated KYC Documentation: Meticulously reviewed and validated client KYC documents in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Performed Enhanced Due Diligence: Executed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on entities using tools like Google Check and World-Check, identifying and mitigating potential risks
Risk Categorization and Client Communication: Categorized clients according to KYC risk levels, managed client/sales queries, and ensured clear communication regarding AML/KYC compliance
Assistant Manager
HSBC
01.2017 - 04.2018
AML Transaction Monitoring (French Corporate Clients): Monitored transactions for French corporate clients, ensuring compliance with AML regulations
Risk Identification and Process Improvement: Identified potential risks and highlighted control gaps within existing AML processes
Collaborative AML Case Management: Worked closely with business units to capture and document enterprise-level AML case management requirements
Policy and Procedure Maintenance: Maintained AML policies and procedures to effectively mitigate future money laundering risks
Process Executive
Société Generale
08.2014 - 01.2017
Conducted Risk-Based Periodic KYC Reviews: Performed scheduled KYC reviews, aligning with client risk profiles for compliance
Verified and Validated KYC Documentation: Ensured accuracy and compliance by meticulously reviewing client KYC documents
Performed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Conducted EDD on entities using tools like Google Check and World-Check to mitigate risks
Managed Client/Sales Queries and Risk Categorization: Addressed client inquiries and categorized clients based on KYC risk assessments
Associate
Genpact
08.2012 - 08.2014
Retail Data Management (FMCG): Managed retail data, specializing in FMCG, including barcode codification and database integration
Product Placement and Database Delivery: Provided product placement recommendations and delivered research-based databases to CPG clients (L'Oréal, Henkel, Unilever) via IRI Group