Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ACAMS - August 2024, with 8 years of experience in Business KYC and client onboarding. Currently working as Team Lead - KYC Client Ops Analyst at JP Morgan Chase & Co., Bangalore, supporting KYC operations for the APAC region.
Skilled in conducting Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients, performing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with AML, CIP, FATCA, and CRS regulations.
Proven ability to lead KYC remediation projects, identify process improvements, and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve escalations and streamline compliance processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead - KYC Client ops Analyst
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Bangalore
02.2023 - Current
Perform end-to-end KYC processing and quality checks on various entities, including corporate clients, partnerships, trusts, foundations, and individuals, ensuring full compliance with AML, CIP, FATCA, and other regulatory standards
Manage and prioritize KYC maintenance tasks, including comprehensive review of documentation, tax form processing (W-8BEN-E, W-8BEN, W-9, CRS), and ongoing updates to client KYC information
Conduct CDD assessments for new and existing clients, evaluating risk levels and validating client information to mitigate potential fraud and money laundering risks
Execute Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, implementing additional scrutiny measures to ensure compliance with AML and CIP policies
Conduct risk assessments during KYC processes to identify potential red flags and escalate high-risk clients for further investigation
Collaborate with internal teams and front-office to gather and validate CDD information, ensuring accurate refreshing of client accounts in line with jurisdictional policies
Review and validate all KYC documentation for accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Maintain and create KYC records for clients in accordance with regulatory standards and audit requirements
Conduct sanctions screening, PEP, and negative media searches, resolving false positives and escalating potential matches to the compliance team for further investigation
Work closely with the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team to address issues or suspicious findings and obtain necessary approvals
Participate in KYC remediation projects, focusing on identifying gaps in KYC records and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Engage with senior stakeholders to drive process improvements, enhance customer experience, and implement best practices in KYC processes
Identify areas for improvement within KYC/CDD processes, propose recommendations, and implement procedural changes to mitigate operational and compliance risks
Handle escalated KYC-related emails, providing timely resolutions for complex issues and ensuring adherence to KYC requirements
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements related to KYC processes
Train new team members on KYC processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards
Prepare and present MIS and dashboard reports to track pending tasks, turnaround times, and drive process efficiency.
Senior KYC Analyst
CITI Corp Services India PVT. Ltd
Pune
01.2018 - 01.2023
Supported the front office in onboarding corporate entities, trusts, partnerships, and foundations by verifying KYC, CDD, and account opening documents, ensuring compliance with AML and CIP policies
Conducted sanction screening, including PEP, SDN, SPF, Adverse Media, and Negative News checks, in alignment with Citi Procedures and global regulations
Reviewed AML screening alerts, efficiently resolving false positives and escalating confirmed matches to the compliance team for further investigation
Executed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients during onboarding, mitigating risks related to fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing
Managed Client Due Diligence (CDD) for high-risk institutional clients, ensuring adherence to global KYC procedures
Conducted risk assessments to identify and address red flags during onboarding
Collaborated with the front office to ensure accurate and complete documentation for account openings, adhering to regulatory standards
Reviewed and processed tax forms (W-8BEN-E, W-8BEN, W-9, CRS) to ensure FATCA and CRS compliance during onboarding
Verified KYC and CDD documentation for all clients, ensuring compliance with AML and CIP policies and maintaining data integrity
Maintained and updated KYC records, coordinating with the front office to secure necessary client documentation
Worked with AML & Compliance teams to secure approvals for onboarding, especially for high-risk clients
Trained new employees on KYC, CDD, and client onboarding processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards
Supported UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for system enhancements related to KYC and onboarding processes
Prepared and presented MIS and dashboard reports, tracking pending tasks and TAT records to improve process efficiency.
Operations Executive
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
09.2016 - 11.2017
Managed cash counter operations, including cash handling, cheque processing, and maintaining accurate daily cash records
Verified KYC documentation and application forms of clients before creating records and issuing policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
Reviewed and verified client requests for policy surrenders, loans, and death claims, ensuring all documentation was complete and compliant prior to submission to the finance team for payout processing
Created and maintained KYC records for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements
Performed ongoing maintenance of client profiles based on requests, ensuring all updates complied with regulatory and internal policies
Created CRM interaction IDs to effectively track and resolve customer queries, enhancing the client experience
Prepared and delivered MIS reports to senior management, providing insights into daily business operations.
Education
MBA in Finance -
Department of business administration SGBAU, Amravati
01.2016
BBA -
College of Management, Khamgaon, Amravati University
01.2013
12th -
Amravati Board
01.2010
10th -
Amravati Board
01.2008
Skills
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Customer identification program (CIP)
Customer Due Diligence (CCD)
Enhance Due Diligence (EDD)
Transaction Monitoring
Risk Assessment and Management
Regulatory Compliance
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
AML Risk Assessment
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
AML Investigation
Sanctions Screening
Regulatory Reporting
Client Onboarding
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/21/91
Gender: Male
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Team Lead - KYC Client ops Analyst
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
02.2023 - Current
Senior KYC Analyst
CITI Corp Services India PVT. Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2023
Operations Executive
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 11.2017
MBA in Finance -
Department of business administration SGBAU, Amravati
BBA -
College of Management, Khamgaon, Amravati University
12th -
Amravati Board
10th -
Amravati Board
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