Abhijit Yadav

About Abhijit Yadav

KYC and Fraud Analyst with 4+ years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in KYC compliance, fraud detection, and risk assessment. My expertise lies in conducting Customer due diligence (CDD), Fraud Investigation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Having worked at top global banks like Barclays and Bank of America, I have successfully streamlined KYC processes, improved onboarding efficiency, and mitigated financial risks through detailed client assessments. I am passionate about enhancing regulatory compliance frameworks and leveraging data-driven strategies to strengthen financial security.

Experience

1. Kyc Analyst

   Barclays

   Mar 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Customer Identification Program (CIP) Implementation – Ensured thorough identity verification of individuals and corporate entities, adhering to Barclays\' internal KYC policies and global regulatory requirements. Client Onboarding & Documentation Review – Conducted end-to-end KYC checks for new clients by verifying required documents, ensuring compliance with customer due diligence (CDD) protocols. End-to-End KYC Process Management – Spearheading client due diligence and identity verification for both new and existing accounts, ensuring compliance with local and global financial regulations. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) & Periodic Reviews – Performing EDD on high-risk clients, evaluating complex ownership structures, offshore accounts, and transaction patterns to detect anomalies and flag suspicious activities. Regulatory Compliance & Internal Audits – Ensuring strict adherence to KYC/AML policies, supporting regulatory audits, and assisting in remediating compliance gaps to maintain a risk-free operational environment. Training & Mentorship in KYC Best Practices – Provided guidance to new analysts on KYC principles, documentation requirements, and regulatory expectations, ensuring consistency in compliance efforts. KYC Process Optimization & Compliance – Led initiatives to streamline and optimize KYC procedures, reducing turnaround time while ensuring accuracy and compliance with global financial regulations. Assisted in enhancing client onboarding workflows, making processes more efficient, transparent, and regulatory-compliant.

Education

• C. C. Sheth College of Commerce

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2017 — 2020

• Gujarat University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2017 — 2020