Akhil Ravi
Kuwait City,KU
Summary
Experienced in reviewing financial documents and digital records. Effective at directing, monitoring and inspiring team members to complete accurate and timely investigations and reports. Talented in training employees, solving complex problems and making sound decisions. Meticulous offering 6 years of experience in field and enterprising, diligent style. Successful investigating large recordsets to make accurate evaluations of structures and practices. Versed in applicable audit processes and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML Compliance Officer
Almuzaini Exchange Company
Kuwait
11.2019 - Current
- Coordinate with More than 110+ Branches, Finance, Swift, Correspondent Banks and Customer Care and to perform their tasks, enquiries, and other Day-Day Operations smoothly.
- Sanction screening of blacklisted entities
- Account Opening checks performed after KYC Documents Submitted in Front office or by Branch In charge /Senior Teller.
- While performing CDD Review ensured that client has submitted respective documents on file while on boarding.
- Flagging Customer accounts when and where required based on
reviews/recommendations. - Handled E-KYC Accounts wherein to screen and Onboard customer with First and important documents submitted through our e-portal.
- Adherence to Law 106 of 2013 on AML and CFT
- Authority to access systems and checking any documents as required.
- Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
- Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
- Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
- Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.
- Performed yearly reviews of bank policies and procedures to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
- Investigated activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations, assessing legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.
- Directed and participated in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.
- Orchestrated update and integration of important changes into institutional operations.
Risk Insurance Advisor
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Performing various functions of KYC and AML Monitoring, AML/KYC Investigation
- Operational Risk, Financial Investigative Services, Fraud Control or Sanction Screening
- Screening – every new customer that have taken policy before proceed to under writing team
- Designed and monitored underwriting scorecards and related predictability.
- Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation
- Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk
- Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives
- Produced accurate and timely collections reports, facilitating measurement, decision-making and engagement with customers
- Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies
HR Administrator
Rivoli Group UAE
Dubai
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigations and employees from discrimination and harassment.
- Assist with account management
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to promote clear and consistent approach to managing employees.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details
Education
BBA - Business Administration
C V Raman University Bilaspur
Mumbai10.2014
Skills
- System Monitoring
- Data Integrity
- Regulatory Standards
- Customer Transactions
- Assessing Compliance Risk
- Detailed Analysis
- Regulatory Research
- Account Investigations
- Executive Management
- Leadership Management
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Industry Trends
- Transaction Monitoring
- Client Assessment and Analysis
- Team Management
- Due Diligence
- Fraud Patterns
- Internal Audit Procedures
- QA Tools
- Risk Management Assurance
- Financial Crimes Investigations
- Data Entry
- Background Checks
- Administrative Support
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Akhil K Ravi
Father’s name : K.G.Ravi
Date of birth : 26.10.1991
Gender : Male
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Language known : English, Malayalam, Hindi,Tamil
Passport number : J0282651
Affiliations
Working with Almuzaini exchange as an Aml & Compliance Analyst
Worked with Coverfox Broking Insurance as a KYC & Aml Specialist
Worked with Rivoli Group UAE as a Sales Operations Manager
Academically proficient with Bachelor of business administration from C.V Raman University
Languages
Malayalam
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
AML Compliance Officer
Almuzaini Exchange Company
11.2019 - Current
Risk Insurance Advisor
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2019
HR Administrator
Rivoli Group UAE
11.2015 - 08.2017
BBA - Business Administration
C V Raman University Bilaspur
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