Zain Ahsan
Bangalore
Summary
Multidimensional, efficient and self-motivated AML professional with 3+ years of experience in Banking Ops, end to end KYC, Transaction Monitoring, ongoing due diligence. I'm looking for a competitive job in an organization that can provide me with a range of goals & job objectives within a contemporary and economic business setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst (MENAT Region)
Deutsche Bank
Bangalore
01.2023 - Current
- The main responsibility is to review Bank customers' transactional
- To conduct Due diligence and background check on suspicious cases, Money Laundering Name list checking coordination and report matched names, if any
- To apply timely escalation to the next level, Financial Crime Compliance for action and ensure technical support and advice on Anti Money Laundering compliance matters are conducted in an effective, timely manner and in line with relevant legislation and regulations
- To ensure no back log and facilitate timely and accurate MIS reporting
- To review Sanctions and PEP alerts using the screening tool UCM, World check
- To ensure prompt escalation of critical and reputational risk matters to management- Monitor Know Your Customer, Cross-border wire, transfers, PEPs, Money Exchange Businesses, and currency, activity, etc
- Handling High net worth individual, Business and high-risk businesses
- To maintain the consistency with regards to processing and concluding the cases within the agreed TAT whilst maintaining quality / control assurance
Transaction Monitoring Analyst (L2 - AML)
HSBC
Hyderabad
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Reviewed transactions to identify potential Money Laundering (ML) or Terrorist Financing (TF) activities, ensuring AML compliance
- Handled complex cases as part of Level 2 (L2) transaction monitoring, applying advanced analytical skills to detect sophisticated financial crime patterns
- Created cases within the system for unresolved alerts and conducted detailed investigations on Unusual Activity Reports (UARs)
- Performed due diligence and background checks on suspicious cases, assessing risks based on customer profiles and transaction behavior
- Provided technical support and advisory services on AML compliance matters, ensuring regulatory adherence
- Implemented internal and external audit recommendations to enhance AML controls and compliance frameworks
- Prioritized timely escalation of critical issues to Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and ensured process efficiency without backlogs
- Supported cross-border AML operations for UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and India, ensuring region-specific regulatory compliance
Education
PGDM - Post Graduate Diploma in Management
IILM Graduate School of Management
Greater Noida, India01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
Sam Higginbottom University
Allahabad, India01.2019
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)
- Leadership and teamwork abilities
- Experience collaborating with German teams
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month, Deutsche Bank, 03/01/24
Projects
Email Management System, Tested mailboxes, suggested functional changes, and provided recommendations to the IT team.
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Analyst (MENAT Region)
Deutsche Bank
01.2023 - Current
Transaction Monitoring Analyst (L2 - AML)
HSBC
06.2021 - 07.2022
PGDM - Post Graduate Diploma in Management
IILM Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Commerce -
Sam Higginbottom University