Ningappa Totakavu
Sanction Specialist Lv5- Financial Crime Compliance - Payment Screening @EY
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WORK HISTORY
Sanction Specialist Lv5- Financial Crime Compliance - Payment Screening @EY
Financial crime compliance LV5Process and screen ~15 high-value SWIFT transactions daily (MT103, MT202, MT202 COV, MT199, MT299, MX), ensuring strict compliance with global sanctions regulations and internal policiesPerform detailed analysis of complex and high-risk transactions using FIRCOSOFT, identifying potential sanctions exposure and escalating critical cases for further reviewHandle priority payment investigations and exception cases, ensuring accurate and timely resolution in line with compliance standardsApply strong judgment to minimize false positives while maintaining zero tolerance for compliance breaches, supporting efficient and risk-controlled operationsSupport Global Payments Processing (GPP) by managing sensitive cross-border transactions requiring enhanced due diligenceMaintain high levels of accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory adherenc \'n a controlled, high-risk environment.
EDUCATION
Karnataka University, Dharwad
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance
ABOUT NINGAPPA TOTAKAVU
I help financial institutions prevent risk by ensuring every transaction meets global compliance standards.As a Level 5 Sanctions Specialist, I work at the intersection of payments and financial crime compliance, handling high-volume SWIFT transactions with precision and accountability. My role focuses on identifying potential sanctions risks, analyzing complex payment messages, and ensuring regulatory adherence in fast-paced operational environments.I bring hands-on expertise in screening and investigating SWIFT messages, including MT103, MT202, MT202 COV, MT199, MT299, and MX formats. Using tools like FIRCOSOFT, I assess flagged transactions, reduce false positives through detailed analysis, and escalate high-risk cases to protect the organization from compliance breaches.Core strengths:• Sanctions & customer screening• Financial crime compliance & risk mitigation• SWIFT MT & MX message analysis• Transaction monitoring & investigations• Payment operations (GPP)I am driven by accuracy, risk awareness, and continuous improvement in compliance processes, with a strong focus on maintaining secure and efficient global payment systems.Open to opportunities in Financial Crime Compliance, Sanctions Screening, and Payment Operations.Feel free to connect or reach out for relevant roles or discussions.
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