Senior Analyst
Bengaluru Area, India
• Utilized AML transaction monitoring systems to analyse and investigate transactional data related to various products/facilities offered by the bank (Correspondent Banking, Multicurrency Accounts, Savings/FD, Trade Financing) and Individual/Business 3rd party transactions.• Flagged suspicious activities related to Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, Fraud and escalating findings for further review.• Evaluated customer profiles, including their background, source of wealth, business activities, and beneficial ownership structures to assess potential money laundering risks.• Utilised external available data (Adverse media, Company House and data available through internal source to evaluate the customer profiles.• To support the deep dive investigation conducted Know Your Client (KYC) checks, PEP Check, Watchlist Screening ensuring identification, documentation, and assessment of all risks related to transactions.• Identified red flags during CDD processes, such as inconsistent or incomplete customer information, unusually large transactions, and complex ownership structures designed to obfuscate beneficial ownership.• Maintained accurate documentation and records of CDD activities, ensuring proper documentation of risk assessments, red flag findings, and remediation actions taken • Participated in cross-departmental collaboration efforts with Compliance, Request for Information team and other relevant stakeholders to conduct comprehensive risk assessments aligned with monitoring transactions.• Performed end-to-end quality review new hires case escalations during ramp up phase for accuracy, completeness and validity, ensuring that they adhere to Standard chartered policy standards and regulatory requirements.• Achieved key performance indicators (KPIs) set by Senior Management, delivering output in accordance with established goals.