Karan Aytan
Senior Edd Aml Specialist Remediation @Silicon Valley Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Edd Aml Specialist Remediation @Silicon Valley Bank
London, GB
Assisted in the project initiation, trained staff on internal systems and processes as well acted as a point of contact (SME)• Reviewed client relationships to ensure they have undergone the appropriate levels of client identification and verification, due diligence, sanction screening and documentation approvals as mandated by SVB’s KYC, Due Diligence and AML procedures • Worked closely with the Financial Crime team, Risk & Compliance team and Client Relationship team both domestically and globally to ensure seamless KYC reviews for clients • Identified and escalated Businesses of Interest concerns to the relevant Financial Crime team • Identified and escalated Countries of Interest exposure to the relevant Financial Crime team • Performed validation of CDD checks carried out by other members of the team (“4 eye checks”)• Maintained effective working relationships with key stakeholders, such as Managing Directors, Relationship Managers, Clients and Compliance• Consistently achieved 100% in client CDD/ EDD reviews• Conducted Enhanced Due Diligence reviews of high-risk clients, including composing a comprehensive written narrative explaining the business structure and risks the client could present to the business• Performed extensive transactional analysis across the entire client relationship and escalated any transactions identified in high-risk jurisdictions or out of scope for the client type• Carried out PEP assessments and reported on PEP-connected relationships, including escalating to senior management for review and approval, when necessary• Extensive analysis of negative media recorded against existing clients and liaising with Compliance on approval of KYC records - various tools and open-source string searches• Identified, escalated SAR’s and completed the reporting process. • Implementation of the 5th Money Laundering Directive during file review
EDUCATION
University of Westminster
BA (Honors), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SKILLS
ABOUT KARAN AYTAN
A diligent, proficient and results-driven Financial Crime Consultant with strong KYC/ Due diligence experience, gained within various aspects of the banking sector. Having collaborated within the front line, credit, legal, risk and AML, I have been able to develop excellent interpersonal skills and have excelled in acquiring and maintaining credible key stakeholder and client relationships.
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