Balaji al

About Balaji al

Level 2 Senior Sanction Investigator with a strong proficiency in investigating payments, resolving false matches, blocking true sanction hits for corporate clients throughout the APAC region, and executing OFAC regulatory reporting. Skilled in ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as FATF, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and OFAC directives. Competent with hands-on expertise across banking products, including savings accounts, checking accounts, and credit cards.

Experience

1. Aml Investigator

   Citi

   Sep 2015 — Present · IN

   Currently working as AML Screening analyst for Citi Corporate Accounts Corporate Accounts Screening under both CSAW- T and CSAW- C Application Performed in-depth analysis of financial transactions and customer activities to identify potential OFAC violations, and promptly reported findings to the appropriate authorities in adherence to OFAC reporting requirements. Investigated and resolved alerts generated by sanctions screening application, resolving false matches, blocking true sanction hits ensuring timely and accurate resolutionActed as subject matter expert on sanction investigation for payment processing, providing guidance and training to colleagues and teams to ensure consistent understanding of OFAC requirements and reporting protocols. Responsible to provide Banks with level of service that exceeds their expectations.To generate SWIFTmessages and SWIFT payments adjustments thereon towards resolution of cases.

Education

• Sri Ramakrishna matriculation higher secondary school

  Sri Krishna insitutions

  2009 — 2012

• Sri Krishna Arts and Science College

  Bachelor's degree

  2009 — 2012