Anoop Augustine
@anoopaugustine
Experienced KYC and Compliance Professional with a decade of expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced KYC and Compliance Professional with over 10 years of expertise in onboarding, periodic review, quality control, and process optimization. My career has been marked by a commitment to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders to streamline processes and drive quality improvements.
Throughout my tenure, I have successfully managed teams at prominent organizations such as Acuity Knowledge Partners and JP Morgan Chase & Co. I have led significant projects, including the onboarding of 5,000 clients within a tight timeframe, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. My ability to mentor and develop team members has been a key factor in enhancing overall team performance and operational efficiency.
I am passionate about continuous improvement and have a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and compliance. My technical skills, combined with my leadership experience, position me as a valuable asset in any organization focused on KYC and compliance excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Delivery Lead
Acuity Knowledge Partners
May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Oversaw new onboardings, periodic reviews, and trigger review cases. Managed and mentored a geographically distributed team, ensuring seamless collaboration and conducted quality control checks to ensure case accuracy and regulatory compliance. Served as primary client contact, managed priorities, and ensured clear communication.
Quality Control - Team Leader
JP Morgan Chase & Co
May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Ensured the completeness and accuracy of records by conducting thorough quality control checks and informed KYC analysts about uncovered risks, collaborating to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. Led a team of KYC analysts during JPMorgan's acquisition of another bank's customer base, managing a project to onboard 5,000 clients in 3 months with a tea
Onboarding/ Renewal Senior Analyst
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Contributed to KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, and ad-hoc tasks. Trained new joiners and upskilled junior team members as an SME and assisted manager with allocation management based on complexity, resources, and SLA. Assisted manager in tracking stakeholder data, including pending KYC docs, quality metrics, and daily production management reports.
Senior Associate
PwC
Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Managed a team of 5, overseeing resource planning, work allocation, productivity & quality. Performed final quality approvals, provided feedback and training to the team members. Managed end-to-end KYC files for a US bank, covering various client types, and drove internal meetings to boost team production.
Business Process Lead
TCS
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Performed KYC checks on Standard Chartered Bank’s clients, ensuring high-quality submissions and team training. Coordinated with stakeholders and provided management with daily production and monthly quality reports.
Associate
HSBC
Nov 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)
Processed end-to-end KYC records for various client types, including financial institutions, corporates, trusts, and government entities. Handled adverse news, sanctions, PEPs, and complex ownerships.
Education
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St. Joseph’s Institute of Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
Activities and societies: Represented college and won 2nd place at a national level intercollegiate Management fest.
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with dual specialization in Operations and Marketing. Actively participated in intercollegiate events, securing second place at a national level management fest.
Kristu Jayanti College
Bachelor of Business Management, Marketing
Activities and societies: Lead a team of 13 members to win overall runners up at the annual intra-college management fest.
Obtained a Bachelor of Business Management with a specialization in Marketing. Led a team of 13 members to achieve overall runners-up at the annual intra-college management fest.
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