HEMA YADAV
Richardson,TX
Summary
Accomplished AML Compliance Team Lead with a proven track record at JP Morgan Chase and Co, excelling in anti-money laundering and team management. Spearheaded risk mitigation and compliance, enhancing procedural standards and achieving significant PLA targets. Expert in due diligence and fraud investigations, I led successful audits and compliance monitoring initiatives, demonstrating exceptional leadership and analytical skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Compliance Team Lead
JP Morgan Chase and Co
Hyderabad
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed Risk through Continuous Monitoring Programs (CMPs), ensuring adherence to SLAs, Daily and Monthly MIs, SCC case prioritization, RFIs, and procedural checks
- Identified, communicated, and mitigated operational risks effectively
- Achieved PLA targets through strategic resource utilization and leadership
- Maintained high compliance standards during Group Audits
- Analyzed transactional data and customer records to detect suspicious activities
- Conducted transaction reviews to identify red flags, profile involved parties, and assess suspicious activities
- Investigated alerts/cases at both account and transaction levels, including monitoring sanctioned countries and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Monitored Global Banking & Markets clients for potential money laundering/terrorist financing activities by analyzing transaction patterns
- Led a team of 5-6 analysts, overseeing work allocation, team huddles, and knowledge enhancement sessions
- Conducted transaction monitoring to combat financial crimes by raising red flags and recommending SAR filings
- Reviewed and escalated suspicious transactions detected through Norkom’s automated alerts
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions, maintaining proper records and audit trails
- Sent Request for Information (RFI) to Relationship Managers for suspicious payment clarifications
- Verified client payment activities and fund routing to assess transaction legitimacy
- Ensured all work met quality standards and was completed within agreed timeframes
- Escalated suspicious transactions to the onshore compliance team for potential SAR filings
- Prepared case analysis reports for In-Country Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) to support SAR filings
- Assessed and escalated potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks
- Conducted quality checks on analyst assessments, provided feedback, and ensured adherence to regulatory requirements
- Liaised with In-Country FCC teams for escalations of suspicious transactions
AML Analyst
HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)
Hyderabad
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Reviewed customer profiles to detect money laundering and terrorist financing activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations
- Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CSEM Europe, providing training and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly MI reports
- Identified procedural gaps and recommended enhancements to improve AML processes
- Coordinated with Relationship Managers for client base verification and document checks
- Played a key role in the remigration of the Customer Selection and Exit Management (CSEM) process
- Acted as the single point of contact for queries from Commercial Banking (CMB) and Retail Banking & Wealth Management (RBWM) teams
- Collected and reviewed AML documents per KYC policies, creating Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) profiles for new clients
- Led a team of 5-6 analysts, managing work allocation, team huddles, and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Conducted KYC due diligence (SDD & EDD) reviews for High-Risk and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) using World Check, Factiva, and LexisNexis
- Performed customer name screening against PEPs, sanctions, and negative news, ensuring compliance with screening databases
Analyst
Kantars’ Global Delivery Centre (formerly known as TNS India)
Hyderabad
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Played a crucial role in loading data, coding, and ensuring data accuracy
- Contributed to count confirmation in an internal market research services provider
Education
Master of Science - Business Intelligence & Analytics
Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business
05.2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
Osmania University
04.2014
Skills
- Anti-money laundering
- Quality assurance & compliance
- Due diligence
- Fraud investigations
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Transaction monitoring
- Team management
- Customer due diligence
- Investigation techniques
- Legal research
- Documentation review
- Internal auditing
- Compliance monitoring
Extracurricular Activities
Stevens Graduate Society, Member, 09/01/23, Present
Timeline
AML Compliance Team Lead
JP Morgan Chase and Co
12.2018 - 09.2022
AML Analyst
HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)
09.2016 - 12.2018
Analyst
Kantars’ Global Delivery Centre (formerly known as TNS India)
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Business Intelligence & Analytics
Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce -
Osmania University