BSBhavin Shah
@bhavinshah1
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with 6+ years of experience.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with over 6 years of experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, specializing in Transaction Monitoring, KYC/CDD, and Sanctions. My expertise lies in managing end-to-end compliance projects and implementing regulatory frameworks such as BSA, OFAC, and FATF. I leverage advanced analytics to detect and mitigate financial crime risks, ensuring robust compliance across banking and fintech sectors.
In my role as a Senior Financial Crimes Consultant at Ernst & Young, I led AML model validation and tuning, successfully reducing false positives by 25%. I implemented Actimize modules for global banks, enhancing detection of high-risk behaviors. My experience includes managing a cross-border team, developing a Python-based adverse media screening tool, and conducting thorough compliance validations to support successful audits and regulatory exams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Financial Crimes Consultant
Ernst & Young
May 2020 - Apr 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Led AML model validation and tuning for TM and KYC/CDD systems, reducing false positives by 25% and aligning with regulatory standards. Implemented Actimize SAM, CDD, and Watchlist Filtering modules for global banks, improving detection of high-risk behaviors and streamlining alert generation processes. Managed a 10+ member offshore team, overseeing project delivery and documentation, while also d
Associate AML Analyst
ACA Telavance
May 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Performed independent validation of AML, fraud, and sanctions models using SQL and Tableau, leading to remediation of critical gaps and improved audit readiness. Conducted Gap assessments and Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) for Compliance and IT programs, strengthening internal control frameworks. Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and back-testing of AML sys
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
STStevens Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Grade: 3.9/4.0
Majored in Business Intelligence & Analytics, achieving a GPA of 3.9/4.0. Focused on advanced data analysis and information systems management.
MUMumbai University
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Grade: 3.5/4.0
Majored in Artificial Intelligence, achieving a GPA of 3.5/4.0. Gained foundational knowledge in information technology and AI principles.
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