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Syed Mohammad Asif

Operation Manager
Hyderabad

Summary

Banking Back-Office Operations professional with 11+ years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, KYC/AML, and file boarding in the Indian financial sector, with experience collaborating with SEBI, CBI, NIA, SFIO, and FIU-IND. Skilled in compliance data analysis and effective team leadership, I successfully reduced errors by 15% and achieved a 98% issue resolution rate, driving excellence in regulatory communications and team performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager-II for Regulatory Compliance India

ICICI Bank
04.2025 - Current

● Currently managing regulatory communications and responses for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National

● Investigation Agency (NIA), Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), and Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

● Prepare and allocate tasks based on workload analysis to optimize team productivity and turnaround time.

● Monitor team performance, conduct periodic evaluations, and implement improvement plans to enhance operational efficiency.

● Develop and implement risk assessment methodologies for Local Legal teams, reducing errors by 15% and strengthening compliance controls.

● Deployed BOT automation for customer information retrieval, improving accuracy and saving 540 man-minutes per cycle.

● Designed and created compliance dashboards and reports for various departments, the Audit Committee (ACB), and regulatory authorities.

● Established a comprehensive reporting framework, generating KPIs, metrics, and dashboards for senior management oversight and decision-making.

● Managed branch escalations and collaborated with Lines of Business (LOBs) to achieve a 98% issue resolution rate.

Manager-I - Regulatory Compliance

ICICI Bank
11.2021 - 03.2025

● Handled Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) notices process, including correspondence with authorities such as EPFO, ESIC, MCA, MHA, and NCB, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

● Prepared reports and assigned tasks to team members based on current workload, optimizing team efficiency.

● Monitored team performance, conducted regular evaluations, and implemented improvement plans as required.

● Developed and implemented risk assessment methodologies to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with Local Legal teams.

● Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure process accuracy, completeness, and turnaround time (TAT).

● Created compliance dashboards and reports for various departments, the Audit Committee (ACB), and regulatory bodies.

● Developed and maintained a comprehensive reporting system, producing metrics and dashboards for team monitoring and senior management.

● Managed branch escalations and collaborated closely with Lines of Business (LOBs) to resolve issues effectively.

Manager for File Boarding & KYC Modifications

HDB Financial Services
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Reviewed new customer accounts and verified identities in compliance with KYC and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyzed client data and documentation, performing thorough data quality reviews for KYC accuracy.
  • Responded to escalation emails from internal partners and business contacts, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of daily and monthly metrics to track team performance and productivity.
  • Completed KYC onboarding for new customers by reviewing and validating all documentation.
  • Performed comprehensive KYC record checks, highlighting and escalating discrepancies as needed.
  • Identified and escalated risk issues or control gaps, implementing mitigation measures and fostering a proactive risk culture aligned with the organizational risk framework.
  • Maintained team efficiency through continuous communication, guidance, and timely feedback.
  • Prepared and published weekly MIS reports, managing products across PAN India locations.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored a skilled KYC team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compliance awareness.
  • Monitored team performance, conducted regular evaluations, and implemented improvement plans as required.

Assistant Manager for Quality Control Audit

HDB Financial Services
06.2014 - 10.2019
  • Ensured service quality through Quality Control Audits for HDB Cops.
  • Conducted audit functions and prepared various schedules in accordance with audit requirements.
  • Verified data and sample records using diverse methodologies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Handled Concurrent Audits across multiple processes within the organization.
  • Conducted concurrent audits specifically for File Boarding, Original Document Verification, and Repayment Boarding processes.
  • Ensured adherence to established processes and implemented improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Provided direction and guidance to Process Management teams to maintain compliance and process integrity.
  • Supported teams in the analysis of data assets for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
  • Developed metrics and dashboards for team performance monitoring and reporting to senior management

Education

MBA -

M. S. Ramaiah Management Institute
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology -

Fathima College Engineering And Technology
Kadapa, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Effective team leadership

Process optimization

Strategic development

Effective decision-making

Compliance data analysis

Efficiency optimization

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Financial analysis

AML and KYC

Regulatory compliance documentation

Analytical financial skills

Timeline

Manager-II for Regulatory Compliance India

ICICI Bank
04.2025 - Current

Manager-I - Regulatory Compliance

ICICI Bank
11.2021 - 03.2025

Manager for File Boarding & KYC Modifications

HDB Financial Services
11.2019 - 10.2021

Assistant Manager for Quality Control Audit

HDB Financial Services
06.2014 - 10.2019

MBA -

M. S. Ramaiah Management Institute
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology -

Fathima College Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
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