neha baruah
@nehabaruah
Fraud and AML Investigator at HSBC reviewing alerted accounts for money laundering, cross-border activity, and high-value transactions.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At HSBC, I review alerted customer accounts for money laundering, rapid movement of funds, cross-border transactions, and high-value patterns. I analyze KYC profiles alongside transaction activity and file SARs when required.
As a Project Consultant at Ernst & Young, I investigated transaction-monitoring cases and handled end-to-end SAR drafting and escalations. My work included adverse media, PEP, sanctions, and OSINT research, as well as contributing to SOP development and team training.
At Amazon, I investigated buyer and seller accounts, including compromised seller accounts, and helped stop unauthorized activity. I also developed internal SOPs, trained new hires, and produced reports recommending policy changes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conducting 360° review of alerted customer accounts involving money laundering, rapid movement of funds, cross border transactions and high value transaction patterns. Analyzing customer KYC and transactional activity to identify suspicious activity and file SARs when required.
Conducted thorough investigations on assigned cases to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Managed FinCrime unusual activity reports, handled SAR drafting, and performed adverse media, PEP, sanctions, and OSINT research.
Specialized in Financial Crime activities including AML and CTF, addressing issues related to money mules. Leveraged back-office SAR portals to tackle challenges associated with terrorism financing, PEP, KYC, EDD, and Source of Funds.
Transaction Risk Investigator / Risk Specialist - SME (ATO)
Aug 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 6 months)
Gathered risk-related data from internal and external resources and identified rings of bad accounts to save net saving balance. Investigated buyer and seller accounts to detect suspicious activity, prevented platform misuse, and monitored consumer transactions end-to-end.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jorhat Engineering College
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Application
2016 - 2019
Pursued a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Jorhat Engineering College from 2016 to 2019.
Handique Girls' College
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Application
2013 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from Handique Girls' College from 2013 to 2016.
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