Experienced AML and Sanctions Screening Specialist with over 9 years of expertise in managing AML, KYC, and OFAC sanctions issues and auditing export transactions using SAP tools and Lexis Nexis Bridger
Skilled in spearheading Enhanced Due Diligence, Customer Due Diligence, PEP screening, and Transaction Monitoring programs with a team of 18-20 analysts
Acted as a Subject Matter Expert in managing money laundering and export compliance issues, with a continuous focus on process improvement to enhance client satisfaction
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Compliance Specialist
Siemens Digital Industry Software
Pune
05.2022 - Current
Ensure adherence to international trade regulations by evaluating and processing over 5000 export transactions monthly, utilizing SAP GTS/MSS/P03 and resulting in zero compliance violations
Perform Sanction screening and risk assessment for new and existing suppliers
Manage export compliance processes, conducting thorough audits and ensuring all shipments adhered to national and international regulations
Conduct in-depth analyses of customer data to find system and process gaps
Organize and lead extensive training programs for both internal teams and external vendors
Advise stakeholders on navigating trade barriers, BIS regulations, import quotas, prohibitions, and government policies
Spearhead investigations into trade compliance incidents
Develop and execute comprehensive due diligence processes for third parties.
Risk Consultant
PwC Acceleration Centre
Bengaluru
08.2020 - 05.2022
Led Sectoral Sanctions and Military end-user monitoring for Russia, China, and Venezuela as an SME
Examined and identified compliance gaps, proposing program updates and solutions to enhance AML adherence
Revamped adverse media screening strategy
Mentored investigators on system usage and policies
Optimized adverse media screening with a strategy revamp
Assessed compliance gaps and proposed solutions to enhance the AML and sanctions program
Conducted in-depth risk assessments and escalated high-risk issues to senior management
Developed training materials on AML investigations and OFAC sanctions
Improved AML and sanctions program strategies, successfully closing compliance gaps and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Trade Consultant
LiquidHub Analytics (A Capgemini Invent company)
Gurugram
06.2017 - 07.2020
Diagnosed AML-related alerts using data analysis tools
Analyzed transaction patterns and employed compliance software
Optimized business operations by designing automated processes
Led ad-hoc projects focusing on list-screening centralization
Collated transaction data for SAR filings
Performed in-depth vetting of clients against Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media lists
Developed comprehensive market entry strategies for clients
Assisted clients in navigating international trade regulations and compliance.
Senior Executive
Matrix Cellular Services Ltd
New Delhi
01.2015 - 06.2017
Executed required KYC screenings and documented information
Managed Systems Development Cycle
Coordinated with BL's and RM's for missing KYC documents & closure approvals
Carried out KYC due diligence checks and information searches.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications -
Bharath University
Chennai, TN
Skills
KYC/ AML Compliance
Sanctions Screening
Due Diligence - CDD and EDD
Export Compliance
Customer Risk Scoring
Risk Management Framework
Risk Mitigation
Third-party due diligence
DPL Screening
Anti-corruption compliance
KYC Background checks
Office of Foreign Assets Control
AML Screening Database
World-Check
Lexis Nexis RDC
Bureau Van Dijk - Orbis
Dow Jones Risk and Compliance
MK Data
OFAC
BIS
D&B Hoovers
Bloomberg
Timeline
Export Compliance Specialist
Siemens Digital Industry Software
05.2022 - Current
Risk Consultant
PwC Acceleration Centre
08.2020 - 05.2022
Trade Consultant
LiquidHub Analytics (A Capgemini Invent company)
06.2017 - 07.2020
Senior Executive
Matrix Cellular Services Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications -
Bharath University
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