Senior KYC AML Analyst
Resume:
Chennai, India ******
******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Dynamic Senior KYC AML Analyst
with extensive experience at
Teleperformance, excelling in
sanction screening and
compliance. Proven ability to
identify and mitigate risks through
enhanced due diligence and
customer verification. Strong
analytical skills paired with a
proactive approach to problem-
solving, ensuring adherence to
evolving regulations and fostering a
culture of compliance.
SKILLS
• Sanction screening
• KYC compliance
• Transaction monitoring
• Customer verification
• Enhanced due diligence
• Customer due diligence
• Know your customer
• MS Excel
ARJUN KUMAR S
EXPERIENCE
June 2023 - Current
SENIOR KYC AML ANALYST TELEPERFORMANCE CHENNAI, INDIA October 2021 - June 2023
ACCOUNTING ANALYST (KYC AML) KG INVICTA SERVICES PVT LTD
COIMBATORE, INDIA
December 2018 - August 2021
SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE (KYC AML)
TELEPERFORMANCE CHENNAI, INDIA
Demonstrated expertise in sanction payment screening for worldwide banks, knowledgeable in various sanction lists (OFAC, EU, UN) and their regulations
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Proactive in identifying, investigating, and escalating potential sanction risks
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Conduct thorough investigations and research to assess potential sanctions list matches (True, False, and Possible Matches)
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Regularly update and adapt to changes in sanction lists and compliance laws
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Escalate higher-risk or complex requests to onshore teams for further review
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Perform sanction reviews on clients exposed to sanctioned countries and conduct in-depth investigations in collaboration with the bank
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Manage lists of customers with sanction connections to facilitate the release and refund of payments
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Proficient in using tools such as Pharos, CAMS, and OFAC Search List for sanction screening and compliance
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Analyzed and verified customer information to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
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Stayed updated with changes in KYC regulations, and ensured procedures remained compliant with current standards.
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Identified, recorded, escalated, and resolved exceptions found in KYC data.
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Performed required KYC screenings on customers, documenting information as per global KYC procedures.
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Reviewed documentation for various customer entities, including individuals, sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, charities, associates, clubs, and societies (CACS) as per policy and jurisdictional requirements.
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• Analyzed transaction history against KYC standards.
• Reviewed KYC cases and updated the KYC information database. Utilized customer financial and transactional statements, KYC records, external data, and publicly available information to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
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Reviewed and compiled supporting documents, data, and research required for filing SARs for AML-related concerns, and escalations according to bank procedures.
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June 2015 - December 2017
ASSISTANT PROCESSING OFFICER COMPUTER AGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES CHENNAI, INDIA
Investigated automatic alerts generated by the case management tool
(Mantas), and manual alerts generated by client onboarding, maintenance, and transaction monitoring referrals.
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Conducted research on individuals using public domain and database search services.
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• Identified, researched, and reported suspicious activity. Performed thorough and timely reviews of reports that identify suspicious activity
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• Screened customer names for negative news searches Managed quality control processes and maintained KYC details within the Purchase Department
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• Ensured accuracy and compliance in mutual fund processing. Collaborated with various departments to streamline operations and enhance service quality.
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Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
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Facilitated training sessions for new employees on processing procedures and compliance requirements.
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EDUCATION
January 2014
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E.) CIVIL ENGINEERING MADHA INSTITUE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI, India
GPA: 62%
January 2009
HIGHER SECONDARY
T.T.A. MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, CHENNAI GPA: 58%
January 2007
SECONDARY EDUCATION (10th GRADE)
T.T. ARASU MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,
CHENNAI
GPA: 59%
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Star Performer - Dec'24 - Teleperformance
• Best performer in Q3 -(July'24 - Sep'24) - Teleperformance
• QC Best Performer - April 23 - IBM
• Top performer QC - June 22 - IBM
LANGUAGES
Tamil: First Language
English: B1
Intermediate (B1)
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