Ashish Kumar Dash

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 11 mos experience

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Key Highlights

3 years of experience in AML compliance.
Optimized 4 processes, saving over 4Cr annually.
Strong analytical skills in financial crime investigations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional specializing in AML compliance and data analysis.

Contact

Ashish.dash@escalent.co LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalysisAml ComplianceTransaction Monitoring

Other Skills

A/B TestingAdverse Media SearchAgile MethodologiesAnalyticsAnti-Money LaunderingAttention to DetailBank Secrecy ActBusiness AnalysisBusiness GrowthBusiness InsightsBusiness OperationsBusiness ProcessBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness TransformationCapital Markets

About

3 years into AML, 4 Processes optimized. Saved cost >4Cr/yr.

Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Escalent

AML Analyst - QA

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

I work as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Escalent, currently contributing to Meta's AML QA team as a contingent worker, ensuring compliance with global AML regulations and supporting the fight against financial crime.
Key responsibilities:
Conducting quality assurance audits to evaluate AML procedures for Transaction monitoring and Sanction.
Performing data analysis to monitor AML program performance and recommend optimizations.
Identifying compliance gaps, assessing risks, and recommending corrective actions.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AML controls into product features and financial services.
Scoping for Process improvement to drive productivity and quality i.e. implementation of Automation.
Ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards (FATF, OFAC, FinCEN) and overseeing compliance updates.
Developing and delivering AML training programs for internal stakeholders.
Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) on AML processes, offering guidance on risk assessments and compliance best practices.

Data AnalysisAnalyticsService-Level Agreements (SLA)WalkthroughsDefining Product RequirementsData Research+37

Hsbc

AML Analyst

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts generated by the BAE system for US region.
Scoping for process improvement to drive productivity and quality.
Escalating confirmed violations or exact matches involving blacklisted individuals or entities to the Level 2 team.
Collaboration with other teams on adhoc basis to maximize skill based contribution - (Collaborated with VP - IB wing - MENA region to automate GB pipeline reporting).

Data AnalysisAnalyticsService-Level Agreements (SLA)Project Stakeholder ManagementWalkthroughsCross-functional Collaborations+49

Wns

AML Associate - FAB

Jul 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Worked as outsourced consultant for First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Key responsibilities:
Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts generated by the SAS system for the wealth management segment.
Supporting team lead with alert inventory management and resource planning for distribution of alerts.
Cascading suspicious trends and activities identified during investigation across BAU.
Scoping for process improvement to drive productivity and quality. (Implemented Automation project across BAU for automating credit card statement analysis using Power Query and VBA in Excel).
Standardization of narration template for quick disposal of false positive alerts.
Screening alerts and conducting investigations daily, ensuring compliance with OFAC, AML, and regulatory sanctions related to PEPs, criminals, terrorists, fraudsters, embargoed countries, and vessels, while adhering to global standards.
Escalating confirmed violations or exact matches involving blacklisted individuals or entities to the Level 2 team.