Experienced ICA certified professional specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and risk mitigation. Demonstrated leadership skills in developing and leading high-performing AML teams, fostering compliance excellence through strategic coaching and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in implementing transaction monitoring systems, ensuring thorough due diligence and adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Lead-Financial Crime
AXA Global Business Services
04.2019 - 11.2024
Conducted thorough investigations of suspicious activity, documenting findings and escalating cases as required
Implemented and monitored transaction monitoring systems to identify potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks
Conducted risk assessments of customer accounts and transactions, applying a risk-based approach
Generated management reports and provided insights on AML compliance performance
Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, including compliance officers, auditors, and regulatory authorities
Conducted thorough due diligence on high-risk clients, mitigating potential exposure to illicit activities.
Delivered tailored training sessions on various topics within the realm of financial crime prevention including sanctions screening, anti-bribery and corruption, and customer due diligence.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Managed teams effectively, fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration for better overall performance.
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
HSBC Bank
10.2016 - 10.2017
As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst at HSBC Bank, responsible for monitoring and analyzing customer accounts for fraudulent transactions and reporting to senior management for remediation
Responsible for monitoring suspicious transactions in customer accounts to prevent and deter money laundering
Developed mechanisms to analyze the accounts in identifying patterns of suspicious account transactions
Identified anomalous financial transactions and reported to senior management for corrective actions
Worked on MasterCard payments, Loan accounts, Employee accounts as well and identified fraud transactions
Coached and trained junior analysts in monitoring and analyzing the account transactions
Education
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Gayatri Vidya Parishad
Visakhapatnam, India
04-2016
BBA - Finance And Marketing
MR College
Vizianagaram, India
03-2014
Skills
AML Regulatory Frameworks
Sanction Screening
Transaction Monitoring
Name Screening
Risk Assessment
Data collection & Analysis
Due Deligence
Team Collaboration
Standard Operating Procedures
Norkom, Netreveal, World Check & Dow Jones
Certification
ICA Certification in Anti Money Laundering.
Open Source Intelligence Certification by ACFCS.(Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists)
Languages
English
Timeline
Process Lead-Financial Crime
AXA Global Business Services
04.2019 - 11.2024
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
HSBC Bank
10.2016 - 10.2017
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Gayatri Vidya Parishad
BBA - Finance And Marketing
MR College
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