Puja Jaiswal
@pujajaiswal1
Seasoned AML/KYC professional driving compliance, onboarding, and process improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned AML/KYC professional with over five years of experience in end-to-end client onboarding, due diligence (CDD/EDD), sanctions screening, and financial crime compliance. I have successfully led onboarding and legal setup for 80+ global entities and supported 100+ investment deal setups.
My hands-on expertise includes World-Check screening, UBO identification, FinCEN forms, transaction monitoring templates, and preparing AML/KYC documentation such as risk-based reviews and remediation strategies. I have participated in suspicious transaction report preparation and EDD for high-risk clients and PEPs in line with PMLA and global AML standards.
I have a strong record of managing high-volume, time-sensitive projects while ensuring SLA adherence through peer reviews, QA checks, and process redesign. I have acted as an SME for knowledge transfer, updated SOPs, maintained dashboards and management reporting, and automated processes to improve team efficiency.
I am collaborative, client-focused, and skilled at stakeholder management across functions and geographies. I emphasize continuous process improvement, team development, and delivering high-quality compliance outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led end-to-end KYC/AML onboarding and legal setup for 80+ global entities, executing CDD/EDD, World-Check screening, UBO identification and sanctions filtering while improving SLA adherence and QA processes.
Global Company Secretarial Officer
Intertrust Group
Dec 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years)
Managed onboarding and KYC/AML program for 100+ clients across APAC, conducted 1,000+ World-Check screenings and PEP reviews, and streamlined processes including automation and SOP updates to boost team efficiency.
Semi Qualified CS
VSD & Associates
Jun 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Executed pre- and post-incorporation compliance for 200+ companies, assisted in secretarial audits, and managed event-based and annual statutory filings while liaising with government departments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Company Secretary, Company Secretary
Completed the professional Company Secretary qualification (Master Degree: Company Secretary) awarded by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in 2020.
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce program covering core commerce and accounting subjects, graduated in 2015.
Margherita College
Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary Education
Completed Higher Secondary Education (SEBA) in 2012.
Hill View High School
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Secondary Education (SEBA) in 2010.
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