Chet Rajput Int.
Head of Complex Client Oversight Operations @Equals
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Complex Client Oversight Operations @Equals
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Complex Client Oversight Specialists, driving high performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.Oversee end-to-end onboarding and ongoing risk-based reviews for complex client relationships, including PaaS/BaaS partnerships.Ensure robust and scalable operational processes for onboarding underlying customers of PaaS/BaaS partners.Provide strategic oversight of complex customer reviews to maintain alignment with AML regulations, internal risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.Conduct risk assessments and analyse transactional behaviour to proactively identify emerging risks and trends in complex client portfolios.Lead the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) process, including comprehensive screening of corporate structures, UBOs, sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media.Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance onboarding efficiency and strengthen risk mitigation strategies.Serve as a senior escalation point for high-risk or complex cases, collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Financial Crime teams.Ensure rigorous quality assurance and consistent application of risk-based decision-making frameworks across the team.Develop and maintain key risk metrics, reporting structures, and internal governance protocols to support oversight activities.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and industry counterparts.Support strategic initiatives and regulatory change programs, ensuring compliance with evolving AML standards and best practices.
EDUCATION
Drayton Manor High School
A/S Level - Business Studies, Information Technology & English Literature
ABOUT CHET RAJPUT INT.
Senior Financial Crime and AML professional with extensive experience managing, building, scaling, and leading high-performing on-boarding and oversight functions. Deep expertise in AML regulations, risk-based frameworks, and corporate due diligence, with a strong specialism in Enhanced Due Diligence, financial crime auditing and high-risk client assessments.Currently leading Corporate On-Boarding function, overseeing multi-layered teams and driving operational excellence at scale. Proven track record in managing and developing large teams, building functions from the ground up, and embedding strong governance and quality assurance frameworks.Experienced in onsite and virtual AML audits, regulatory engagement, AML system and controls assessments, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and internal risk appetite. Adept at identifying emerging risks, strengthening financial crime controls, and implementing scalable oversight models.Passionate about leveraging technology, AI, and automation to modernise on-boarding operations, enhance investigative capability and improve efficiency.A strategic decisive leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Known for strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication, a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
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