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Work Experience
Senior Compliance Officer at Emirates NBD Bank
April 16, 2024 - April 2, 2026Conducted in-depth Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk client profiles, identifying potential red flags and ensuring 100% alignment with AML/CFT regulatory frameworks. Managed real-time monitoring of high-volume transactions, performing rapid investigations into system-generated alerts to detect and mitigate illicit financial activity. Analyzed daily transaction data to identify structuring, unusual patterns, and blacklisted entities using specialized software. Executed multilayer screening for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media to protect the firm from reputational and legal risks. Oversaw customer due diligence workflows including onboarding validation, legal identity checks, and documentation completeness for corporate entities.
Compliance Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank
September 2, 2021 - March 30, 2024Executed comprehensive risk-based due diligence for prospective and existing clients, ensuring strict alignment with firm policies and global AML regulatory requirements. Conducted high volume KYC and background screenings across banking, real estate, legal, and retail, adapting protocols to sector-specific risk profiles. Led Enhanced Due Diligence investigations across complex client structures, managing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for the MENA region with understanding of local corporate structures and jurisdictional nuances. Validated legal identities, physical addresses, and statutory documentation for corporate entities to ensure 100% data integrity in the firm's client database. Deciphered complex ownership structures including corporate family trees, UBOs, boards of directors, and legal representatives.
Analyst at Standard Chartered Bank
March 2, 2017 - April 30, 2021Performed in-depth Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk client profiles, identifying potential red flags and ensuring 100% alignment with AML/CFT regulatory frameworks. Managed real-time monitoring of high-volume transactions and performed rapid investigations into system-generated alerts to detect and mitigate illicit financial activity. Analyzed daily transaction data to identify structuring, unusual patterns, or blacklisted entities using specialized software. Executed multilayer screening for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media to minimize reputational and legal risks associated with sanctioned entities.
Office Administrator at Imaginary Designs
August 1, 2014 - August 26, 2016* Supported senior managers with various administrative duties.
* Prepared quotations for purchasing office equipment and consumables as per company routines.
* Supported payroll and personnel administration.
* Ensured accurate and up-to-date filling in of administration documents and created soft copies.
* Supervised junior staff and ensured transactions were properly recorded.
* Oversaw off-hours support ticket handling.
* Managed preferred suppliers service level promotions/demotions based on performance and provided requested reports within TAT.
* Reacted to issues/escalations and conducted brainstorming sessions within the team for timely resolution.
* Prepared critical reports used by clients for decision-making based on outcomes.
Process Associate at Tata Consultancy Services
July 6, 2012 - August 23, 2014Responsible for off-hours support ticket handling. Managed preferred suppliers service level promotions/demotions based on performance and provided requested reports within TAT. Reacted proactively to issues/escalations raised and conducted brainstorming sessions within the team for timely solutions. Spearheaded efforts to ensure results matched 100%. Prepared critical reports for clients who make decisions based on report outcomes.
Senior Process Executive at Madhura Infotech
January 3, 2005 - May 26, 2012Created and modified promotional product orders; investigated customer inquiries related to order issues such as cancellations and modifications. Understood customer requirements using analytical processes for all entities and coordinated with front office to ensure corrections for urgent issues. Proactively identified problems and implemented preventive measures. Interacted with supervisors/peers and customers to resolve process-related issues. Maintained all customer data on time and prepared turnaround (TAT) back reports, providing action plans to prevent quality errors.
Education
MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt - Retail Management at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 2, 2009 - April 15, 2011Bachelor's in Computer Applications - Computers at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya
July 4, 2001 - May 7, 2004Qualifications
MBA
January 7, 2009 - May 13, 2011Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services
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