Mashroor Zahid

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ABOUT MASHROOR ZAHID

As a seasoned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Risk Manager, I bring over 10 years of progressive experience to the table, combating money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing. My expertise spans across banks and Fintech companies in North America, Europe, and Asia. I am a proven AML Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience in leading complex AML/KYC remediation projects, drafting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)/ Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and ensuring full compliance with FINTRAC, FinCEN, OSFI, and OFAC guidelines. I have a strong track record of mentoring and guiding teams through high-stakes investigations within High-Risk, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Special Investigations, and Sanctions. Proficient in a wide range of global and Canadian banking AML, KYC, and watchlist screening software, including FCRM, Fortent, Intralink, Certapay, Fiserv, Lexis Nexis, World Check, CLEAR, and Norkom. My formal qualifications include an MBA, along with professional certifications in Investment Funds in Canada (IFC), International Credit and Risk Management (CICP), and Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS). In addition to my professional work, I am passionate about financial literacy. In my spare time, I act as a financial coach, helping individuals and families build financial stability and make informed decisions through accessible, no-cost financial education. Key Achievements & Highlights: • Consistently recognized for high performance, receiving multiple ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Exceeding Expectation’ ratings in performance reviews throughout my career • Led multiple teams as QC Lead/ Team Lead in different client engagements at AMLRS, involving banks and Fintechs across USA, UK & Canada. Exceeded production targets by 15%, maintained a 97% quality rate, and led teams in completing 800+ EDD reviews, 2,200+ AML alert reviews, and 300+ RFI correspondences • Cleared a backlog of over AML alert investigations in 6 months, completed 700+ AML triage alerts and submitted 180+ SARs for a US bank in 20••••25 • Conducted EDD reviews for 250+ business accounts in 6 months for a US based bank in 2024, and streamlined documentation processes by collaborating with relationship management teams and clients • Achieved over 98% quality and 110% productivity, completing 700+ AML alert triage reviews individually in around 4 months for a US-based Fintech and crypto client in 20••••23 • Supervised a five-member STR filing team, personally filed 40+ STRs monthly and contributed to a team total of STRs within 5 months