mitesh

Supervisor Aml Compliance

 

I am a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in the Banking & Financial Industry, specializing in Transaction Monitoring, KYC & AML Compliance, and Fraud. I served as the Supervisor in AML Compliance at Western Union in Pune, India, a role I have excelled in for the past 9 years. 

I hold a Master's in Business Administration from ICFAI and am certified in Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS) and as a Compliance Professional in Cryptocurrency Financial Crimes (CCPC). Additionally, I am pursuing a Fintech course at IIM-K, India, to further enhance my knowledge and skills in the evolving financial technology landscape. My technical proficiency includes MS Office, World Check, mtigate, Power BI, and Salesforce, enabling me to effectively manage and analyze complex data. 

I am now seeking opportunities in the Crypto or Fintech Industry, aiming to leverage my extensive experience in AML and Compliance in a managerial or leadership role such as Manager, MLRO, or DMLRO. My goal is to contribute to innovative financial solutions while ensuring robust compliance and regulatory standards. 


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $30,000

Hourly rate: $30

Nationality: 🇮🇳 India

Residency: 🇮🇳 India


Experience

Supervisor AML Compliance (Deputy MLRO)
Western Union
2015 - 2024
Lead a compliance officers of APAC region, including task allocation, performance monitoring, recruitment and professional development. Developed and implemented of the Financial Crime Oversight Program, including policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes for APAC region. Provided strategic oversight and guidance to senior management on emerging financial crime trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. Assisted in the development of AML training programs for staff and conducted training sessions. Coordinated documentation update such as policies and procedures, desk reference guides, training materials, etc. Acted as the key point of contact for AML queries and escalations, providing timely and accurate responses to stakeholders. Supported in the preparation of transactions to file STR
AML Compliance Officer
Western Union
2015 - 2020
Conducted comprehensive reviews on alerts generated for transaction monitoring and screening, including sanctions, adverse media, and PEPs. Developed and delivered training sessions to educate front-line staff on CFT, AML and fraud prevention measures and red flags. Assisted in the development and implementation of AML policies and procedures, keeping abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices. Assisted in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to relevant authorities. Prepared and configured new AML rules by understanding the business profiles of the merchants onboarded.
Assistant Manager (Risk Assessment)
HDFC Bank Ltd
2013 - 2015
Analyzed data to estimate degree of risk involved in Opening an account. Reviewed all applications through CDD & KYC procedures. Ensured enough operational guidance is provided to business in relation to understanding end to end AML CDD policy & procedure. Conducted periodic reviews of customer accounts to identify and report unusual activity. Reviewed different accounts and credit card application files to verify that application data is complete and meets establishment standards to combat fraud. Managed staff for (6-7) including allocation of work and training of staff.
Sr Analyst
RBS Business Services Pvt Ltd
2009 - 2013
Conducted sanction screenings and monitored transactions for potential matches, utilizing industry-standard sanction screening tools and software. Investigated and resolved escalated sanction screening alerts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Participated in cross-functional projects to enhance sanction screening processes and improve operational efficiency. Developed and delivered training sessions on sanctions compliance for staff members across different departments.

Skills

blockchain
kyc
english