Rahul Barot

About Rahul Barot

Compliance Officer | MLRO | AML/CFT Specialist with 16 years of experience in Banking Compliance,Customer Due Diligence, Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Financing of Terrorism and Sanctions. I specialize in Customer Due Diligence, AML, CFT, and Sanctions screening across global platforms. I oversee regulatory adherence for IBU operations, including STR filing and sanctions risk management. Proficient in Norkom 5.2 and World Check, I’ve driven measurable improvements in alert quality and risk typology mapping. Passionate about building resilient compliance frameworks aligned with IFSCA\'s evolving regulatory landscape.Presently designated as Compliance Officer MLRO with ANZ Bank GIFT CITY.

Experience

1. Compliance Officer

   ANZ

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Responsible for compliance governance and ensuring adherence to Bank\'s compliance Policies/Standards/Procedures. • Provide relevant and timely compliance advisory (including on matters concerning financial crimes compliance) to the Management and internal stakeholders on business as well as operational aspects. Primary Responsibilities. • Implementation of the Policies, Standards, Procedures, within the branch keeping in view the applicable local regulatory requirements/expectations. •Support first line of defense across all business lines in the GIFT branch by advising them with prompt and balanced solutions while ensuring that key compliance risks and regulatory requirements are duly addressed. • Drive and support high standards of compliance framework through the ongoing delivery of an organized and structured Compliance Program (including financial crimes compliance). • Impart training on various compliance topics to FLOD while implementing a new Policy/Procedure and on an ongoing basis, as per Bank\'s internal framework. •Ensure timely submission of all the applicable reports as specified by the regulatory authorities.•Develop and execute solutions that support business strategies while managing risks in any environment. • Protecting the bank from any material regulatory or compliance risks/breaches (including Financial Crimes Compliance).

Education

• Gujarat University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2003 — 2006

• Lala Lajpatrai Academy of Management

  PGDBA, Marketing-finanace

  2006 — 2008