Room No 511, Al Bafta Plaza, Behind Spinnys, Al Mankhool,Dubai
Summary
ACAMS Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 7 years of experience in financial crime compliance. Well-versed in authoring reports and developing recommendations to benefit Financial Crime Compliance
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Compliance Officer- QA
National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai
02.2023 - Current
Managed practical action plans to respond to audit
discoveries and compliance violations.
Implemented improvement initiatives and
developed compliance testing program to monitor
and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
Identified, investigated and documented
compliance violations and recommended
corrective measures.
Developed and maintained system for tracking and
reporting compliance violations.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and
emerging compliance regulations.
Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated
with operational processes and procedures.
Shared updates with management on identified
issues and provisions of timely feedback on quality
of business process and controls.
Assisted in identifying and escalating problem areas
and risks associated with processes and made
recommendations to improve quality of work.
Reviewed, revised and updated compliance
policies and procedures to confirm continual
compliance with applicable laws.
Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious
behavior patterns to recommend mitigation
measures.
Performed end to end monthly reviews of FCC
activities such as AML Compliance, Sanctions
compliance, Regulatory reviews, Onboarding and
Ongoing Due Diligence reviews
Quality Assurance Analyst
Emirates NBD Bank
Dubai
08.2022 - 01.2023
Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
Developed reports and materials for key
stakeholders related to quality goals, progress and
challenges.
Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other
statistical reports for leadership team and quality
improvement programs.
Conducted Quality Assurance testing on the bank's
day to day compliance activities.
Shared updates with management on identified
issues and provisions of timely feedback on quality
of business process and controls.
Assisted in identifying and escalating problem areas
and risks associated with processes and made
recommendations to improve quality of work.
Support with the preparations of structured
management information for reporting purposes.
Circle Based Officer
State Bank of India, SBI
Solapur, Maharashtra
06.2021 - 06.2022
Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents
Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing
Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries
Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects
Resolved problems concerning loan investment portfolios, capital and specific or large troubled accounts
Transaction Monitoring, Account Reviews, Case Management
Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
Completed quarterly assessments of financial and performance records and reports to promote operational improvements.
AML Analyst
HDFC BANK LTD
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
12.2018 - 06.2021
Client Onboarding and Un-wrapping of UBO
Risk Assessment
Conducted KYC formality reports on questionable accounts and transactions
Performing ongoing customer due diligence including maintenance and updating of AML and KYC records and information for existing clients
Alert Reviews, Case closures, AML/TF
SAR Filing
Large Transaction Monitoring
TBML
Sanctions and PEPs screening
Assistant Acquisition Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Gandhidham, Gujarat
03.2017 - 12.2018
Implemented initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and increase repeat business
Collected data on competitors' pricing and promotions through primary and secondary research techniques
Developed incentives, achieving sales targets to increase revenue
Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth
Offered competitive commercial banking solutions and retail financing options.
Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists
Software
Wolrdchck
Oracle FCCM
Core Banking System
SAS
Firco Trust
Finacle
Timeline
Senior Compliance Officer- QA
National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
02.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Analyst
Emirates NBD Bank
08.2022 - 01.2023
Circle Based Officer
State Bank of India, SBI
06.2021 - 06.2022
AML Analyst
HDFC BANK LTD
12.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Acquisition Manager
Kotak Mahindra Bank
03.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY
07.2011 - 01.2014
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