Sandip Mandal

Responsible for identifying and researching patterns, trends, and anomalies in complex transactional and customer data to detect, prevent, mitigate, and report suspicious activity related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and structuring. Filed over 400+ Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the UAE Central Bank via GoAML, ensuring high-quality narratives and timely escalation.

Played a pivotal role in crafting and submitting detailed narrative summaries of review findings, accompanied by recommendations for further action, to regulatory bodies such as FCA, Fin CEN, GNECB, TRACFIN, and SEPBLAC. Responsible for making informed decisions regarding Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or No SARs after thorough investigations into potentially suspicious financial activities.

Utilised Transaction Monitoring (Automated Tool) AML system to monitor all financial transaction activities for potential suspicious behaviour. Analysed and evaluated Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) documents and findings to ensure compliance with regulations.

This role involved sales activities and likely focused on client engagement and achieving sales targets. Specific compliance or financial crime prevention duties were not detailed.

Studied Mechanical Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in engineering principles and applications. Completed coursework and projects relevant to the field.