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Shameema Banu

@shameemabanu

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Highly motivated & ambitious individual

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I aspire to take up a challenging role in the banking operations and financial service industry where my diligence and expertise can contribute to the growth of the organization.

As a highly motivated and ambitious individual with 7 years of experience in compliance profile, I possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. I have extensive knowledge in banking operations and financial services, including KYC, Anti-Money Laundering laws, and Suspicious Activity Monitoring. I am a competent professional with a proven ability to learn new things and believe in team spirit.

I have worked on various projects, including charities, remediation/re-reviews, and end-to-end review in transaction monitoring teams. I have also supported projects like SMR & KYC response teams and have conducted internal quality checks for team members. I am proficient in designing remediation/renewal of Low/Medium/High-risk clients and have a strong understanding of AML procedures.

I am a certified Financial Crimes Operations Analyst with a strong technical skill set, including proficiency in Office Tools, Bridger tool, D&B, RDC tool, and various Government Registries. I am a quick learner, and my expertise can contribute to the growth of the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Crimes Operations Analyst

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years)

As a Financial Crimes Operations Analyst, I perform KYC measures for newly onboarded clients and conduct periodic reviews. My role involves transactional analysis, adverse news screening, and other AML-related measures to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

KYC AML Transaction Monitoring Risk Assessment Compliance Financial Crime Onboarding Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance Team Collaboration

Business Risk & Controls Specialist

Wells Fargo

Sep 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 6 months)

In my role as a Business Risk & Controls Specialist, I reviewed and performed quality checks on cases, provided feedback, and assisted team members with process clarity. I also conducted list screening on EDD type individuals/clients and ensured compliance with internal standards.

Quality Control Risk Management EDD Compliance Teams Process Improvement Feedback Regulatory Compliance Training

KYC Due Diligence Analyst

JP Morgan & Chase

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 (1 year 11 months)

As a KYC Due Diligence Analyst, I performed end-to-end KYC reviews and remediation on various client types, ensuring compliance with AML policies. I interacted with relationship managers and conducted transaction monitoring screenings.

KYC Transaction Monitoring Client Relationship Management Compliance Policies Risk Assessment Team Coordination Reporting

Analyst

Accenture Pvt. Ltd

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year)

In my role as an Analyst at Accenture, I conducted transaction monitoring and screening on entities and individuals, ensuring adherence to AML policies. I also trained team members and prepared process-related SOPs to enhance efficiency.