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Tahseen Banu N, CAMS CERTIFIED

Tahseen Banu N, CAMS CERTIFIED

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in fraud detection, prevention, and anti-money laundering. Skilled in conducting due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and transaction monitoring. Experienced in onboarding processes, account opening, and risk assessment, complemented by exceptional customer service skills. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments including FATCA compliance. Committed to enhancing financial security through innovative solutions and strategic risk management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

KYC Analyst– Quality Controls Officer

RAK BANK
Dubai, UAE
06.2024 - 05.2025

· Verified customer data and documents for compliance with AML regulations.

· Conducted due diligence for high-risk clients, including PEPs and HNWIs.

· Analysis of documents submitted based on the persona and purpose of the account.

· Performing E-name checks and adverse media screening.

· Analyzed transactions to detect financial crime patterns and flagged unusual activity.

· Strengthened financial security by flagging and reporting unusual transaction patterns.

· Established transaction limits on customer accounts according to declared income.

· Streamlined the document approval process in collaboration with the compliance team.

· Clarified compliance team queries on true/false customer name hits.

· Executed necessary actions on accounts scheduled for organizational exit.

· Provided comprehensive updates on completed and pending cases to senior management.

KYC PROCESSOR – Corporate Operations Group

Finesse Global / Mashreq Bank
Dubai
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Received documents from clients at branch location.
  • Processed received files by assigning them to relevant department queues.
  • Ensured timely response to external and internal emails.
  • Assisted corporate clients with Fixed Deposit placements.
  • Gathered KYC documents for new signatories.
  • Addressed compliance team inquiries regarding true and negative customer hits.
  • Processed account setups and executed entity-wide E-name screenings.
  • Conducted due diligence checks for corporate clients.
  • Executed cheque book orders aligned with corporate customer specifications.
  • Prepared bank account confirmation and liability letters.
  • Revised corporate bank account titles in alignment with received client documents.
  • Logged information of requests received each day.

Client Onboarding, Account Opening & Fraud Analyst

HSBC
Bangalore
03.2014 - 03.2022
  • Monitored real-time customer financial transactions using SAS Software for HSBC UK and First Direct accounts.
  • Examined suspicious activities and fraud cases, halting further processing.
  • Resolved queued transactions within service level agreements to reduce potential revenue losses.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of collected data during investigations.
  • Identify system improvements to prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Acquired extensive experience through handling different queues in the process.
  • Transitioned from Retail and Commercial Banking support to Premier Banking support in October 2016.
  • Served as Subject Matter Expert, ensuring accurate completion of work.
  • Delivered training on Application Scam and Voice Authorization Centre.
  • Designated as sole contact for handling escalations and supervisor-level inquiries.
  • Elevated to role of Client Onboarding Processor handling top-tier customers.
  • Completed necessary documentation for KYC and AML compliance.
  • Facilitated customer onboarding through virtual meetings.
  • Performed comprehensive due diligence and PEP checks for clients.
  • Ensured adherence to compliance and control standards during onboarding.
  • Executed checker duties to validate and approve client account setup.
  • Coordinated with branch personnel for in-person document verification.

Customer Service Officer

Mphasis
Bangalore
10.2012 - 02.2014
  • Handled high volume of inbound calls from UK to address Capital One credit card issues.
  • Handled customer complaints with precise and efficient resolutions.
  • Communicated fraudulent credit card activities to appropriate department.
  • Recommended suitable payment methods to customers.
  • Assisted customers in enhancing credit limits through credit score evaluation.

Customer Support Executive (Level 2 Escalation)

Tata Business Support Services
Bangalore
02.2011 - 10.2012
  • Resolved and clarified issues related to billing disputes over Tata Sky DTH Packages.
  • Validated eligibility for debit and credit transactions.
  • Coordinated between customers and service partners for repair and service activities.
  • Ensured service levels for each call were managed and tracked per contract.
  • Assisted in managing sub-process levels for ETA and LDP.(Long Duration Package)

Administrator

Acme Consultants Inc
Bangalore
01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Collected, confirmed, and distributed information to employees.
  • Handled various duties including Purchase Orders, Work Orders, and Goods Receipt Notes.
  • Oversaw facility operations for diverse clientele.
  • Oversaw employee attendance and managed vendor workforce.
  • Managed security operations in collaboration with the security team.
  • Managed client database and handled correspondence.
  • Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports on helpdesk calls and complaints.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements efficiently for the Travel Desk.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

Bangalore University
Bangalore, India
06.2005 - 08.2008

Skills

  • Fraud detection
  • Fraud prevention
  • KYC Analyst
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Risk Assessment
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Onboarding Officer
  • Account Opening
  • Risk Assessor
  • Customer service
  • Dispute Specialist
  • FATCA

Certification

  • ACAMS - Accredited Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist
  • FINTS - Transaction Monitoring and Simulation
  • UDEMY - Ultimate AML/Transaction Monitoring Bootcamp
  • VSKILLS- Certified AML - KYC Compliance Officer
  • FCA- Anti Money Laundering and Compliance


Accomplishments

  • Received Best Performer Award consecutively four times in a row while working with Tata Business Support Services
  • Bestowed with Strong Performer for the Year Award in 2018 and kept a successful tenure in HSBC.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Native

Timeline

KYC Analyst– Quality Controls Officer

RAK BANK
06.2024 - 05.2025

KYC PROCESSOR – Corporate Operations Group

Finesse Global / Mashreq Bank
09.2023 - 01.2024

Client Onboarding, Account Opening & Fraud Analyst

HSBC
03.2014 - 03.2022

Customer Service Officer

Mphasis
10.2012 - 02.2014

Customer Support Executive (Level 2 Escalation)

Tata Business Support Services
02.2011 - 10.2012

Administrator

Acme Consultants Inc
01.2009 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

Bangalore University
06.2005 - 08.2008
Tahseen Banu N, CAMS CERTIFIED