Kripa M. Email & Phone Number

Newport News, Va, Us

United States

Working with a Fintech client to help mitigate associated risks by conducting detailed monitoring of account activity including Peer2Peer (P2P) transfers, Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrency usage, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational policies.Analyze transactional data sources to detect suspicious activities by identifying data patterns, anomalies and red flags related to various typologies related to money laundering, terrorist financing, ACH or payment card frauds, Account-Take-Overs (ATO), Identity theft (IDT), Elder Financial Exploitation (EFE), drug sales, Illicit Prison Activity (IPA), unlicensed MSB, gambling and sanctions violations; providing written summaries of recommendations and conclusionsExecute quality control assessments on other analysts' work to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance by integrating feedback to enhance future work products.Contribute to a collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among colleagues.

United States

Conducted initial and ongoing KYC screenings for customers of a Bitcoin company, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policiesVerified applicant details through comprehensive due diligence, assessing expected activities and sources of funds to identify potential red flags, mitigate financial crime risks and ensure compliance with AML regulations, recommending approval or disapproval based on thorough assessmentsCollaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline KYC processes, enhancing operational efficiency and improving turnaround times for customer onboardingDeveloped and maintained detailed documentation of KYC findings, ensuring accurate records for audits and regulatory reviews.

New York, United States

● Monitored Correspondent and IB transactions to identify and report suspicious activity with FinCEN● Conducted AML investigations and SARs alerts using Actimize working with Relationship Managers● Assisted with ad-hoc Sanctions/OFAC projects

New York, United States

● Enhanced New Product Approval (NPA) and New Payment Method Product (NPMP) tool for AML● Performed User acceptance testing (UAT) on the NPA tool● Designed, developed and revised an existing NPA-related training materials● Reviewed deals for KYC/AML risks by partnering with deal teams, and compliance partners

New York, United States

Project Management Office, Global AML/KYC● Coordinated communication between the Global AML/KYC office and relevant stakeholders to support the development and maintenance of internal and external key business relationships● Delivered a Global implementation of NPA Project, coordinating with AFC, Global AML/Sanctions, Embargoes/ Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Business Reps and NPA tool technologists● Liaised between AFC, businesses and stakeholders to achieve global and cross-regional consistency● Supported the development of the AML and KYC unit’s positioning within the global framework● Reported metrics to enable the Global Head of AML/KYC to facilitate in governing the department;● Assisted with the assessment of regulatory and audit related inquiries.AVP Asset Wealth Management, AML/AFC Transaction Monitoring Nov 2014 – Apr 2017● Monitored Wealth Management transactions to identify suspicious activities● Executed reviews/investigations on Prime and Actimize, escalated alerts/cases and unusual activities● Performed Quality Assurance for alerts and cases reviewed by analysts periodically● Conducted secondary reviews of OFAC cases, daily● Liaised between Pershing and branch staff regarding movement of funds periodically● Executed ad-hoc requests for audit/regulatory projects as needed.

New York, United States

● Monitored Correspondent Banking transactions, identified suspicious activities and filed SARs● Executed second level reviews of alerts generated by Actimize tools on a daily basis● Conducted AML investigations, drafted and filed SARs with FinCEN● Assisted with 314(a) and other relevant subpoena searches● Conducted reviews for fraud, reputational risks, branch or account exposures and litigations

New York, United States

● Completed multiple RFPs with budget estimates reflecting strategies, approach and options as needed● Drafted monthly invoices to clients for the hours and expenses incurred by KPMG Mgmt and staff● Tracked budget estimates and provided monthly updates on the financial status of the projects.● Sampled clients’ transactional activities and conducted investigative due diligence research to assessunusual or suspicious activities. Transactions sampled were wire transfers, ACH, cash and check● Managed an AML look-back project of investigators and transactional alerts, and QAs to Bulk CashShipments and refined risk based rules to file CTRs and SARs with onsite implementation in Germany● Drafted memoranda for each customer to document the investigative due diligence, transactionanalysis, negative news, PEP and sanctions results, and reassessment of Customer Risk Ratings● Drafted, issued and oversaw RFIs to the relationship managers● Conducted a high level KYC GAP analysis of the client’s on-boarding documents vs CIP procedures● Provided SAR and CTR procedural training to the clients’ and KPMG’s staff.

New York, United States

● Analyzed databases vs. OFAC/CDC/Worldcheck to verify Sanctions, PEP and negative media alerts● Escalated significant KYC/AML issues and negative findings to senior management for SAR filings● Conducted FinCen 314(a) searches, documented issues and rationales for case closure or escalation● Validated KYC Client Onboarding processes and CDD/EDD for new and existing accounts globally● Researched new and existing accounts of individuals and entities on public and private databases● Executed ad-hoc requests for compliance projects as required.

New York, United States

● Executed customer identification routines by researching entities and individuals using LexisNexis,KYC and Bridger Insight InstantID applications to find alerts of potential fraud or negative media;● Reviewed KYC documentation for Asset Management and Private Banking clients ensuringcompliance with applicable AML regulations per firm's policies, procedures and regulatory compliance;● Updated KYC profiling modifications on Microsoft Excel Workbooks;● Reviewed and assigned client risk rating based on account/product type, citizenship, occupation etc.● Coordinated with Compliance and Relationship Managers to update CIP and KYC documents.

New York, United States

● Managed customer relationships; ensured compliance with operational procedures, promoted productsand services, resolved customer issues;● Maintained Client Onboarding, working closely with KYC Team for account opening processes;● Provided portfolio management, marketing and presentations to potential clients for a financial andinvestment analysis in retirement planning, business planning, insurance and investment planning, etc.