Apoorva Urs
@apoorvaurs
Accomplished financial services professional with expertise in compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished financial services professional with over seven years of experience in financial services, project management, and compliance. My career has been marked by a proven track record of managing high-volume tasks under tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives. I excel in data analysis, reporting, and process improvement, consistently meeting KPIs in fast-paced environments.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong proficiency in project management methodologies, including Prince2 Agile, and have successfully built business cases and commercial proposals. My experience as a Financial Crime Analyst at Commonwealth Bank has equipped me with the skills to conduct thorough due diligence and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to both internal and external regulatory obligations. I am passionate about continuous improvement and have collaborated with teams to draft and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with regulatory laws.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Crime Analyst
Commonwealth Bank
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years)
Used SAS and PEGA applications for BAU alerts and reviews, screening counterparty names against watchlists and accounts to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. Conducted thorough due diligence and investigation of PEP and sanction alerts, raising and reporting UARs and SMRs as needed. Collaborated with the compliance team to refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows, gain
Superannuation & Investment Financial Administrator and Finance
Colonial First State
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Provided essential tools for financial and administrative procedures, gathering client IDs and supporting documents from clients and financial advisers while ensuring compliance through validation. Handled requests to add, remove, or modify information about investment, pension, and superannuation funds, participating in ongoing enhancement for productivity and risk reduction. Managed administrati
Debt Collection Specialist
Probe Group
Oct 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year)
Worked closely with the admin team to evaluate call statistics and reports, demonstrating a consistent team-player approach and strong emphasis on getting things done. Successfully organized and suggested efficient payment plans and promise-to-pay agreements with customers, reducing the frequency or volume of past-due bills. Enhanced the company's finance sources through effective customer account
Finance & Administrative Assistant
Ardika Techno Solutions
Jan 2013 - May 2017 (4 years 4 months)
Managed day-to-day transactions accurately, oversaw all purchase orders, and monitored the company's budget by keeping project costs under control. Performed administrative tasks including filing, reporting, and tagging fixed assets, while creating and processing payment memos, expense reports, and invoices. Maintained financial reports, records, and GL accounts, carried out bank reconciliations,
HR Coordinator
Vertex Techno Soft
Oct 2011 - May 2012 (7 months)
Assisted in the end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding, ensuring smooth operations across hiring teams. Coordinated employee engagement initiatives, including team-building activities and employee feedback sessions, contributing to increased employee satisfaction. Worked closely with management to draft and implement HR policies, improvi
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Global Training Institute
Diploma, Quality Auditing and Project Management
2021 - 2021
Completed a diploma program focusing on Quality Auditing and Project Management. Gained knowledge in BSB50920 standards and relevant industry practices.
Karnataka State Open University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
2010 - 2010
Studied Accounting as the major field of study. Acquired foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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