Abdul Naved
@abdulnaved
Business professional skilled in AML Transaction Monitoring and KYC.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a business professional with over 8 years of experience in AML Transaction Monitoring and KYC processes. My expertise lies in conducting thorough transaction reviews, ensuring compliance with global AML regulations, and performing risk assessments. I have a strong background in analyzing complex financial data and identifying suspicious activities, which has allowed me to enhance monitoring frameworks and improve detection quality in high-volume environments.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with compliance teams to balance regulatory requirements with business priorities, significantly reducing false positives and improving investigation turnaround times. My hands-on experience with various AML monitoring software systems, coupled with my advanced knowledge of KYC processes, has equipped me with the skills necessary to conduct effective due diligence and risk assessments. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity in the financial services industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
KYC / Transaction Monitoring Analyst
VGA CPA
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Conducted in-depth transaction reviews to identify potential money laundering and suspicious activity, ensuring full compliance with global AML regulations. Monitored transactions from SWIFT messages such as MT103, MT202, and MT202Cov, and reviewed system-produced alerts of unusual activity for potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
K2 Intelligence
Nov 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Monitored transactions undertaken by bank customers or non-customers routed through correspondent banking relationships with HSBC Bank Plc, using SWIFT messages like MT103, MT202, and MT202Cov. Reviewed system-generated alerts for unusual activity to identify potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
Analyst
EXIGER (Societe Generale)
Apr 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Analyzed client data, documentation, and negative news to determine client risk profiles in accordance with Global KYC Procedures. Collaborated with the CID team on global requests and produced detailed review write-ups in the global account operating system.
KYC Analyst
EXIGER (Deutsche Bank)
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018 (7 months)
Performed KYC reviews for various triggering events, including EDD file reviews and risk assessment reviews. Analyzed client risk from a technical perspective and conducted research via internal and external sources to gather and analyze documentation.
Implementation Specialist
Bank of Montreal
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 (7 months)
Expanded subject matter expertise in Suspicious Activity Monitoring and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/Know Your Customer (KYC). Proficiently customized and tuned Actimize custom models in AIS, providing on-site support for software deployment.
OFAC Analyst
Navigant Consulting Inc.
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 (5 months)
Executed case reviews to identify the total volume of potential suspicious transactions and made informed decisions on alerts. Accurately analyzed OFAC alerts using business intelligence solutions like Dow Jones, LexisNexis, and Lloyd’s list intelligence.
KYC Analyst
Deloitte
Apr 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Created KYC and DD folders for entities and signers using internal bank systems, World-Check, LexisNexis, and Google search. Analyzed transactions and related accounts to determine the nature, purpose, source, and use of funds for businesses.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems Security
Studied Management Information Systems Security with a focus on Information Security Management. Gained knowledge in business administration principles and their application to information security.
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Location
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