Akash Kumar

About Akash Kumar

As a Senior Associate at WNS, our focus on anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) protocols ensures robust compliance and client confidence. With a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, my foundation in financial principles complements my hands-on experience in transaction monitoring and regulatory adherence. Our team\'s commitment to data integrity and risk mitigation has strengthened the trust of U.S-based clients.Transitioning from Assistant Manager at ICICI Bank, my core competencies have evolved to include meticulous client verification and due diligence processes. This progression reflects an unwavering dedication to excellence in financial operations and a proactive approach to addressing the dynamic needs of the financial sector. Our goal remains to deliver impactful and compliant results, maintaining the delicate balance between customer satisfaction and stringent regulatory requirements.

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   WNS

   Jul 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Perform transaction sanctions screening of real time hits for potential sanctionsviolations as per the internal and external watchlists.Conduct thorough due diligence on politically exposed persons (PEPs) by verifying thesource of funds and wealth. Continuously monitor transactions to identify any suspiciousactivities. Categorize PEPs based on their role, country risk, and level of exposure.Investigating false positives, true positive hits, and escalating for further review andApproval.Writing notes with decisions about the match being positive or false.Effectively investigate, document, and identify anomalies and use judgment for todetermine if the case needs to be escalated to L2 for further investigation.100% adherence to policies and procedures.Meeting KPI like ensuring 100% accuracy and 100% quality under SLA timelines.

Education

• Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2017 — 2020