Vrinda Chandra Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As a Risk Consultant specialising in Financial Crime Prevention at Grant Thornton, I address complex challenges within the AML/CTF landscape. My role involves conducting comprehensive independent and thematic reviews aligned with the AML/CTF Act, Rules, and industry best practices, as well as designing and developing robust AML/CTF Programs and Risk Assessments.I work closely with clients to devise and implement tailored strategies and solutions that strengthen their ability to… Show more As a Risk Consultant specialising in Financial Crime Prevention at Grant Thornton, I address complex challenges within the AML/CTF landscape. My role involves conducting comprehensive independent and thematic reviews aligned with the AML/CTF Act, Rules, and industry best practices, as well as designing and developing robust AML/CTF Programs and Risk Assessments.I work closely with clients to devise and implement tailored strategies and solutions that strengthen their ability to identify, manage, and mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks. My goal is to empower businesses through actionable insights and practical measures, ensuring robust compliance and operational resilience.Key Experience:Financial Services Audit: Conducting detailed audits for medium-sized financial institutions. Payment Processing: Understanding of payment processing systems and associated ML/TF risks, including assessments of designated services such as remittance providers and issuing/acquiring services.Online Betting: Proficient in navigating the regulatory frameworks and operational challenges unique to online betting businesses.Investment Funds: Extensive knowledge of investment fund structures, operational intricacies, and compliance requirements.Chapter 28 Reviews: Helping business undertake Chapter 28 Assessments. Enforceable Undertakings: Experience in addressing compliance issues under regulatory Enforceable Undertakings. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Financial Crime Framework DevelopmentAML/CTF Program Development - Engaging external consultants to assist in outlining key AML Program requirements to deliver an AML Program that is fit for purpose. Organising workshops to understand key business requirements impacting customer experience and ensuring customer experience is also in line with AUSTRAC AML/ CTF regulations.Customer Onboarding - Responsible for defining KYC requirements for system implementation in accordance with… Show more Financial Crime Framework DevelopmentAML/CTF Program Development - Engaging external consultants to assist in outlining key AML Program requirements to deliver an AML Program that is fit for purpose. Organising workshops to understand key business requirements impacting customer experience and ensuring customer experience is also in line with AUSTRAC AML/ CTF regulations.Customer Onboarding - Responsible for defining KYC requirements for system implementation in accordance with Chapter 4 of the AML/CTF Rules and developing KYC procedure to support the overall customer onboarding experience.Transaction Monitoring Requirement - Developing requirements for a Transaction Monitoring System. Responsible for defining transaction monitoring rules and an alert management process.AML/CTF Training and Requirements Presentation - Developing training material for the wider team to ensure AML / CTF compliance requirements are communicated with all business units. Training material consisted of AML / CTF risk, methods of money laundering and how to identify potential red flags, it also outlined requirements that need to be implemented to ensure that the future Bank is compliant with AUSTRAC requirements. Policy DevelopmentFit and Proper Policy (CPS520) and Assessment Procedure-Implementing the Fit and Proper procedures and conducting fit and proper assessments, ensuring relevant documentation is collected prior to final sign off of the Responsible Person in accordance with the policy and APRA’s standard prior to submitting to APRA.Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) Compliance Policy and Compliance Procedural Guide - Developed BEAR Accountability Statements for Executives and Board Members in accordance with APRA. Positives responses from the regulator were received on the documentation.Developing and operationalising Due Diligence standardWhistle-blower Policy and Whistle-blowers Procedural Guide;Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy; Show less

Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

Master Of Commerce, Business Analytics And Finance, Distinction

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Cams)

Certified Aml Fintech Compliance Associate (Cafca)

Bachelor Of Business, Economics And Finance