AKHILESH MAHAJAN
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented AML compliance professional with 7 years of experience, adept at identifying and mitigating financial crime risks. Proven track record of conducting thorough due diligence and ensuring regulatory compliance. Seeking to leverage expertise in leading AML operational functions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
AML Analyst | Investigator
TD Bank
5 2023 - Current
- Lead AML operational functions and activities, providing guidance, leadership, and coaching to ensure operational results are achieved
- Conduct thorough reviews to prevent fraud, money laundering, identity theft, and financing of terrorism
- Collaborate in AI and traditional model development to enhance detection processes
- Analyze AML alerts and investigations, documenting and reporting findings using case management software
- Produce management reports and present findings at monthly meetings
- Initiate procedural improvements for maximum effectiveness
- Collaborate with AML-FIU Team to achieve goals and minimize risks
- Utilize advanced navigation skills using banking software Oracle, FCRM, Toolkit, C3, Web IR, S3, INTRALINK, VCAS, SQL, etc.
Mortgage Processing Officer
CIBC Bank
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Processed Mortgage files for Ontario and British Columbia regions
- Managed General and Life Insurance for Mortgage files.
Deputy Branch Manager | AML Analyst | Compliance Analyst
ICICI Bank Limited
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Conducted internal audits, developed risk assessments, and reported suspicious activity
- Performed customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews
- Provided compliance guidance and quality control for internal and external customers
- Developed and validated predictive models, risk rating methodology, and algorithms
- Prepared comprehensive reports for upper management and audit team
- Led annual audits across national and international offices.
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma in Banking and Finance -
Manipal University
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering - undefined
Jammu University
01.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
AML Compliance
AML regulations and guidelines
Anti-Terrorist Finance (ATF) Analysis
Financial Crimes investigations
Technical Proficiency: SQL
Investigation and Reporting
KYC and EDD, Conducting Investigations
Regulatory Reporting (STRs) to FINTRAC
Advanced Excel (VLOOK UP, Pivot Tables), Outlook and Microsoft Applications
Proficient in Banking Processes and systems
Reporting to FIU, Investigation Teams, Financial Crime Investigations
Compliance Best Practices
Investigative and problem-solving skills
Team Leadership
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Certification
AMFI
Timeline
Mortgage Processing Officer
CIBC Bank
06.2022 - 05.2023
Deputy Branch Manager | AML Analyst | Compliance Analyst
ICICI Bank Limited
02.2015 - 03.2022
Post-Graduation Diploma in Banking and Finance -
Manipal University
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering - undefined
Jammu University
01.2009 - 05.2013
AML Analyst | Investigator
TD Bank
5 2023 - Current