NITHIN P
DUBAI
Summary
CAMS-Certified Compliance Professional with over 8 years of diversified experience in AML/CFT operations, Sanctions Screening, and KYC/CDD across the UAE and India. Proven expertise in mitigating financial crime risks through rigorous Level 1 Name Screening, investigating false positives, and ensuring adherence to CBUAE and international regulatory frameworks.
Adept at managing end-to-end onboarding for high-value retail and corporate clients, with a specialized background in Consular and Embassy-level security screening. Recently credentialed as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), demonstrating a mastery of global AML best practices, transaction monitoring, and risk-based compliance strategies
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Line Associate
Al Ansari Exchange
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted name screening for transactions and customers identified by fuzzy logic systems.
- Assisted in initial investigations to clarify false positives against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists.
- Supported compliance officer in communication with branch operations and compliance department for regulatory adherence.
Processing Officer
BLS International Services
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Screened applicant names, personal details, travel purpose, and supporting documents using multiple verification methods as per Indian Embassy protocols.
- Checked applicant identities against blocked lists, watchlists, and restricted categories, ensuring no prohibited or high‑risk profiles were processed.
- Verified counterparty sponsors, employer details, and travel intent, ensuring authenticity and compliance with Embassy requirements.
- Conducted passport service screening, validating applicant information against Indian judicial and legal records where required.
- Flagged anomalies, inconsistencies, and red‑flag cases to the Consular Wing for further investigation or escalation.
- Ensured strict adherence to Indian Embassy compliance standards, documentation rules, and data‑security protocols.
- Managed accurate record‑keeping and audit‑ready files for all visa, passport, and miscellaneous consular services.
Assistant Manager
ICICI Bank
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed branch operations including high‑value transactions, customer servicing, and operational controls.
- Performed KYC, CDD, and account opening verification for corporate and retail customers, ensuring full compliance with regulatory norms.
- Handled corporate channel onboarding, document scrutiny, and compliance checks before activation.
- Oversaw document processing, clearing operations, and transaction verification, ensuring accuracy and adherence to AML/KYC standards.
- Coordinated with compliance teams for sanctions/PEP checks, documentation gaps, and AML/CFT clarifications.
- Supported the Trade Desk, managing trade documentation, customer verification, and compliance review for trade transactions.
- Managed vendor coordination for trade desk operations, ensuring timely processing, document flow, and adherence to compliance requiremt
- Ensured strict compliance with Reserve Bank guidelines, internal AML/KYC policies, and audit standards.ents.
Assistant Manager
ESAF Bank
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Led customer screening, KYC, CDD, and document verification for onboarding and servicing.
- Monitored transaction thresholds, high‑value activities, and unusual patterns; escalated red flags to Compliance.
- Coordinated with Back‑Office Compliance for sanctions/PEP checks and AML/CFT clarifications.
- Supported the Credit Department with customer screening, document validation, and risk assessment inputs.
- Managed mid‑office controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth branch operations.
- Supervised cashiers, deposits, withdrawals, and remittances, ensuring proper authorization and risk checks.
- Prepared and maintained audit files, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Ensured strict adherence to Reserve Bank norms, AML/KYC policies, and operational risk guidelines.
Education
BSC - BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
INDIA01-2014
MATERING OF AMLCFT FRAME WORK - Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financi
FINCOMP ACCADEMY
DUBAI12 2025
Skills
- Compliance screening and checks
- KYC and CDD processes
- Banking operations management
- Trade desk support
- Visa and passport verification
- Regulatory compliance adherence
- Technical proficiency in banking systems
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial record management
- Document verification
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) CAMS-REFERENCE N ER-005227145
- UAE AML REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ENGLISH-ACAMS
- MSBS, PSPS, AND VASPS AML CASE STUDIES - ENGLISH-ACAMS
- AML/CFT FRAME FRAME WORK -FINCOMP ACCADEMY
- ACAMS CONNECT: CRYPTO & PAYMENTS MAJOR ACTION AGAINST CRYPTO SCAM ORGANIZATION
- ACAMS CONNECT CRYPTO & PAYMENTS: PROVIDING BANKING SERVICES TO STABLECOIN ISSUERS
- ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION WITH A RISK-BASED APPROACH
- AI & Smart Tech in Fighting Financial Crime-FINCOMP ACCADEMY DUBAI
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/nithin-p-cams-a57985220
Section name
NITHIN P
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Front Line Associate
Al Ansari Exchange
04.2025 - Current
Processing Officer
BLS International Services
07.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager
ICICI Bank
02.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager
ESAF Bank
03.2017 - 01.2022
BSC - BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
MATERING OF AMLCFT FRAME WORK - Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financi
FINCOMP ACCADEMY