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MANAB NARAH

Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

Accomplished professional with 4.8 years of expertise in Transaction Monitoring for Correspondent Banking (US) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), backed by ACAMS certification. Skilled in identifying suspicious activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating financial risks in alignment with US banking standards. Additionally, bring 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry, demonstrating exceptional customer service, operational management, and team collaboration. Proficient at navigating complex environments, leveraging analytical acumen, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

FSCO Officer & Senior Officer

Standard Chartered Global Business Services
06.2020 - Current

Working as part of AML/KYCC - Financial Crime Surveillance Unit (FCSU) - Correspondent Banking - Financial Crime Compliance - Client Control - Monitoring & Assurance team under which roles and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Reviewed and detected suspicious activities using AML system-generated transactional Risk Events, particularly from wire transfers.
  • Conducted Case Analysis Summary (CAS) to assess Risk Events and determine escalation needs for further investigations.
  • Utilized research tools (BOWB, internal watchlist, public internet sources, and third-party sites) for transaction analysis.
  • Provided Quality Assurance (QA) by evaluating cases and directing appropriate inferences for closure or further investigation.
  • Engaged with compliance and business personnel to gather additional information for unusual transaction assessments.
  • Escalated unresolved issues or unusual activities to the Country Head of Compliance and Head FCSO while ensuring resolution.
  • Documented investigations within case management tools and prepared reports detailing transaction flows using Excel.
  • Conducted transaction reviews adhering to US sanctions criteria, AML regulations, and OFAC screening.
  • Monitored clients for negative news (adverse media) posing potential AML or reputational risks.
  • Stayed updated on sanctions lists, red flags, and AML-related developments.
  • Supported management with data and document preparation (MI) and participated in training and knowledge-sharing sessions for team development.

Floor Supervisor

Bangalore Blues Ent. & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • Fostered and maintained long-term relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Represented the brand consistently, upholding its image and values in all interactions.
  • Managed customer inquiries and effectively resolved complaints to enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Assisted other departments as needed, ensuring smooth coordination and maintaining strong inter-departmental relationships.
  • Oversaw the smooth operation of the assigned floor, ensuring seamless service delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Education

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -

ACAMS
09-2023

Certified Investment Banking Operations Profession -

Imarticus Learning
Bengaluru, Karnataka
06-2020

Certified Hospitality Professional (NSDC) -

Orion Edutech
Kolkata, West Bengal
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Kakojan College
Jorhat, Assam
05-2014

Skills

  • Arachnys
  • CERS
  • Detica (Norkom)
  • Enterprise Case
    Management (ECM)
  • Lexis Nexis
  • Accuity
  • Back Office Workbench
    (BOWB)
  • Quantexa
    (Historic transaction
    Analysis)

Timeline

FSCO Officer & Senior Officer

Standard Chartered Global Business Services
06.2020 - Current

Floor Supervisor

Bangalore Blues Ent. & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2019

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -

ACAMS

Certified Investment Banking Operations Profession -

Imarticus Learning

Certified Hospitality Professional (NSDC) -

Orion Edutech

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Kakojan College
MANAB NARAH