AML Compliance professional,+ 8 years experience

Vinodev Amirthasingam

Compliance and AML Professional

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mobile: 017*******

Email: *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Compliance and AML professional with over 8 years in transaction monitoring, compliance review/testing, and advisory roles across commercial, corporate and investment banking, as well as consulting with a Big 4 firm. Demonstrated expertise in adhering to Bank Negara Malaysia’s AML CFT guidelines and managing high-risk compliance reviews. Selected for the Graduan Aspire Corporate Luncheon since 2015 at KLCC.

Seeking to leverage my skills in compliance, AML, risk management, governance, and advisory roles in Malaysia or internationally. Open to opportunities across various industries, including oil and gas, energy, consulting, MNCs and government sectors.

Core Competencies

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Compliance Review & Testing

Transaction Monitoring

Enhanced Due Diligence (ECDD)

QA

Financial Crime Compliance

Compliance Advisory

Professional Experience

Manager, DCORO Corporate Banking

CIMB Bank

April 2023 – Present

Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (ECDD) reviews for high and above- average risk customers, including new account openings, CDD odd closures, updates to Authorized Signatories, and reactivation of dormant accounts.

Clear Watch List Monitoring (WLM) alerts on sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) in a maker/checker role.

Maintain records for Compliance Declaration Forms and Travel Registers.

Provide advisory services on AML-related matters.

Prepare internal monthly reports.

Oversee Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (DCC), including updates to Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Planning

(BCP).

Manager, CBM Transaction Monitoring Unit (On Second ment from Corporate Banking)

CIMB Bank

April 2022 – March 2023

Managed operational and implementation aspects of remediation plans and strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and CIMB’s Group Policy.

Supported the Transaction Monitoring Unit (TMU) in effective monitoring of transactions and quality closure of monitoring alerts.

Conducted reviews of transactions based on alerts, including KYC, screening, and identification of suspicious patterns.

Risk Manager (Contract)

Maybank Trustees Berhad (MTB)

January 2022 – March 2022

Supported process reviews of risk policies and frameworks, including customization and adoption by MTB Group.

Developed Enterprise Risk Dashboard for MRC meetings and Board submissions.

Addressed audit findings and performed gap analysis on new SC guidelines. Freelance Entrepreneurship

October 2019 – December 2021

Provided freelance support and was available immediately for full-time roles. Senior Associate, Financial Service Risk Management Ernst & Young (EY)

September 2018 – October 2019

Offered strategic sourcing services related to FCC, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

Reviewed and assessed policies and procedures for adherence to BNM Sector 1 guidelines.

Evaluated suspicious transactions and ensured quality reporting. Senior Associate, Financial Crime Compliance (Contract) Kenanga Investment Bank

May 2017 – August 2018

Reviewed and assessed AML/CFT policies and transactions.

Provided regulatory requirements and responses to enforcement agencies.

Conducted background assessments for suspicious transactions. Senior Compliance Specialist

Capco

August 2015 – February 2016 (Project Basis)

Supported implementation of global standards and regulatory policies.

Managed HSBC’s internal AML/sanctions systems and provided guidance on policy interpretation.

Conducted reviews and developed new policies to meet regulatory requirements.

Assistant Manager, Group Integrated Risk Management & Compliance Division Hong Leong Bank

January 2014 – August 2015

Investigated alerts and monitored high-risk customers.

Responded to regulators’ requests and managed document accuracy for law enforcement agencies.

Operations Analyst

Citi Group

March 2013 – December 2013

Processed and reviewed transactions and performed KYC checks.

Successfully completed training and assignments, mentoring new intakes. Education

ACCA Fundamentals Scheme

ACCA UK

January 2004 – December 2007

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Honours)

Oxford Brookes University

January 2008 – February 2009

Skills

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Compliance Software ( 1AML, Detica systems)

Reporting Tools ( BNM STR filing, management reporting)

Reference tools( World Check, Dow Jones)

Soft Skills:

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Languages

English (Fluent)

Malay (Conversational)

Personal Interests

Playing Badminton

Reading

Researching Information

Additional Information

With extensive experience in AML and compliance, I am keen on growing into roles related to Group Risk Compliance, investment/asset/fund management, and advisory/consulting across various sectors, including banking/financial services, oil and gas/energy, consulting firms, government sectors, and MNCs.

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