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VIGNESH MANI

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned compliance professional with over six years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions Screening, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD). Proficient in handling OFAC searches, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Extensive knowledge of global regulatory frameworks with FINCEN, FCA, and FATF and CBUAE guidelines. Demonstrated expertise in team management, production reporting, and SAR filing through participation in multiple high-impact projects, such as BTL testing and case support initiatives, also in Correspondent Banking, Retail Banking, SWIFT Operations, Transaction Monitoring, and Internal Quality Control, with a particular focus on USA, UK and UAE regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in handling cross-border payments, with global AML/CFT standards. Adept at balancing regulatory risk, customer service, and internal quality assurance frameworks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant Grade 2

Ernst and Young
BENGALURU
02.2025 - Current
  • Preformed QC reviews for both correspondent and retail banking transactions, ensuring compliance with UAE Central Bank AML/CFT regulations, and EY-aligned risk management principles.
  • Monitored and validated SWIFT transactions (MT103, MT202 cover payments), flagging anomalies, and ensuring the accuracy of beneficiary and remitter data.
  • Reviewed alert queues, conducted deep-dive investigations, and escalated high-risk or unusual transactions for further review, or ISTR submission.
  • Ensured internal monitoring systems (SAS AML and transaction screening engines like GSS and Kharon) were accurately calibrated to detect potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations.
  • Collaborated with compliance teams to enhance transaction typologies and develop red flag indicators based on emerging risks in the MENA region.
  • Investigated alerts triggered by transaction monitoring systems related to unusual cross-border payments, cash patterns, or retail product misuse.
  • Provided feedback to relationship managers and compliance officers on case quality and documentation gaps during internal file reviews.
  • Developed training materials and conducted training for staff members on MENA region processes.

SENIOR ANALYST

STANDARD CHARTERED GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES PVT LT
Bengaluru
05.2022 - 02.2025
  • Conducted quality assurance checks across KYC profiles, transaction monitoring cases, and sanctions screening to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Worked on SWIFT transactions such as MT103, MT202, and 2022 ISO MX transactions. I also worked on wire transfers.
  • Performed Accuity searches and adverse media screening to identify high-risk entities.
  • Played a key role in BTL testing projects, analyzing high-risk flagged transactions, and ensuring accurate escalations.
  • Conducted in-depth KYC reviews, including thorough identity verification, documentation analysis, and risk assessments for corporate and individual clients.
  • Performed Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) to evaluate client risk profiles based on regulatory requirements and business activities.
  • In line with the AAA (Assess, Analyze, Act) procedure, based on the guidelines mentioned in the DOI, we maintained consistent quality and worked under multiple streams.
  • Collaborating with the relationship managers and using reports shared by RMs that were required for the investigation process.
  • Monitored high-risk accounts and transactions, ensuring compliance with global regulations, such as FATF and OFAC guidelines.
  • Utilized tools like LexisNexis, World-Check, and Accuity to conduct sanctions screening and adverse media investigations, identifying potential financial crime risks.
  • Collaborated with the case support team, focusing on SAR filings and compliance reporting.
  • Prepared production reports and dashboards, enhancing team performance visibility.

PROCESS ANALYST

GALLAGHER SERVICE CENTER LLP
Bangalore
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure seamless compliance processes.
  • Performed risk assessments for clients across diverse industries.
  • Delivered actionable insights to minimize exposure to operational risks.
  • Supported internal teams with compliance and regulatory documentation.
  • Provided training and mentorship for new hires.
  • Review potential fraudulent or high-risk transactions, and take necessary action on customer accounts as per the defined client policy.
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, strong research skills, and experience with the Internet and online research systems.
  • Consistently worked on improving the new process to standardize it and make it more effective for helping the clients make better decisions based on the reviewed transactions.

Education

MBA - FINANCE

JAIN UNIVESRITY
Bengaluru, India
08.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTING

REVA UNIVESRITY
Bengaluru, India
06.2019

Skills

  • Transaction monitoring and fraud detection
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • Risk assessment and due diligence
  • Enhanced due diligence
  • Payment screening
  • OFAC compliance
  • PEP management
  • Adverse media screening
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial crime investigation
  • Data analysis tools like T24, D2, Alchemy, and Side Viewer, etc
  • Kahron and Accuity expertise
  • Bureau van Dijk analysis
  • Problem solving and reporting
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Enterprise case management
  • International payments processing
  • Alerts and case reviews in the MENA region

Certification

  • Foundation in AML and KYC, 2024
  • Mastering Customer Risk Assessment and Enhanced Due Diligence, 2024
  • Decoding KYC Requirements: A crucial element of AML Compliance in the UAE, 2024
  • Compliance framework with robust AML/CFT Policies and Procedures, 2024

Accomplishments

  • BTL Transaction Review Project, Reviewed and analyzed flagged transactions as part of a large-scale BTL project. Identified high-risk patterns and ensured proper escalation and regulatory compliance. Enhanced transaction review processes, reducing manual interventions.
  • Case Support Team SAR Filing Initiative, Focused on accurate and timely SAR filings, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. Improved team efficiency through streamlined case support workflows.
  • Screening Workflow Optimization, Optimized sanctions and adverse media screening processes, reducing false positives. Achieved improvement in onboarding and periodic KYC review turnaround time.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Financial Technology and Innovations
  • Compliance Training and Development
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
  • AML Compliance
  • Cross-Border AML Compliance in Global Financial Systems

Dissertation

  • Concluded an internship at Acharya Souharda Credit Co-operative Ltd for a term period of 3 months.
  • Accomplished a major project on study on lending's at co-operative society during B.Com.
  • Accomplished a mini project on impact of social media toward youngsters during B.Com.
  • Accomplished a major project on study 'Analysis of selected cryptocurrency prediction using ARIMA model' during MBA.

Timeline

Senior Consultant Grade 2

Ernst and Young
02.2025 - Current

SENIOR ANALYST

STANDARD CHARTERED GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES PVT LT
05.2022 - 02.2025

PROCESS ANALYST

GALLAGHER SERVICE CENTER LLP
07.2019 - 05.2022

MBA - FINANCE

JAIN UNIVESRITY

Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTING

REVA UNIVESRITY

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