Riya Gupte
@riyagupte
I am an AML Specialist with 7 years' experience in sanctions, transaction monitoring, KYC, and compliance.
QatarWhat I'm looking for
I am an AML Specialist with seven years of banking experience in AML/CFT, sanctions operations and account services, focused on transaction monitoring, name screening and SAR/STR reporting. I handle L2 compliance alerts and review OFAC and correspondent inquiries to ensure regulatory adherence.
I hold CAMS certification, perform end-to-end UAT for payment screening (Firco), and manage KYC/CDD and correspondent banking KYC work. I deliver process improvements, support teams, and seek roles that let me expand my compliance impact and technical AML expertise.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CQAML Specialist
Commercial Bank of Qatar
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Lead AML/CFT and sanctions operations, reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, preparing SAR/STR reports, and handling OFAC and correspondent inquiries to ensure compliance.
CQAccount Services
Commercial Bank of Qatar
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Managed account services and reviewed CTR/UTR cases raised by branches while supporting KYC and customer due diligence processes to maintain regulatory standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MET Bandra College, Mumbai
Master of Business Administration, Banking, Finance and Insurance
2015 - 2017
Completed Master of Business Administration specializing in Banking, Finance and Insurance from MET Bandra College, Mumbai (2015–2017).
Bedekar College, Thane
Bachelor of Management Studies, Management Studies
2012 - 2014
Completed Bachelor of Management Studies from Bedekar College, Thane (University of Mumbai) from 2012 to 2014.
New Girls School and Junior College, Thane
Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary
2010 - 2011
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from New Girls School and Junior College, Thane (2010–2011).
S.E.S High School, Thane
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from S.E.S High School, Thane in 2009.
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