Harish G

Results-driven compliance professional with a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), financial crime risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in sanctions screening, PEP screening, and customer due diligence. Adept at implementing AML strategies, conducting investigations, and ensuring alignment with global compliance frameworks.

Senior Fincrime Analyst – AML at NatWest Group (2024-07 – 2026-05)

Supported two critical areas within Financial Crime Compliance:

• Reviewed and investigated alerts for potential matches against sanctions lists (OFAC, OFSI, EU, UN) and internal watchlists.
• Performed open-source searches and escalated confirmed alerts in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Utilized tools such as World-Check and internal monitoring systems for effective alert handling.
• Ensured high compliance and accuracy standards while processing real-time alerts.
• Contributed to process improvements and participated in case quality reviews.
• Conducted two-level Politically Exposed Person (PEP) reviews using World-Check, internal databases, and open sources.
• Identified and assessed high-risk individuals as part of the bank's enhanced due diligence framework.
• Documented investigation findings and submitted detailed risk assessments and recommendations.
• Provided guidance to team members and participated in PEP-related training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Operations Analyst — Client Onboarding / KYC Operations at NatWest Group (2022-06 – 2024-07)

• Managed end-to-end onboarding, KYC/CDD reviews, and remediation for Business and Commercial Banking clients, validating documentation against regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Verified UBOs, ownership structures, and shareholder data to detect financial crime risk and suspicious relationship patterns.
• Conducted QC reviews of operational data, identifying control gaps and driving corrective action; owned SLA tracking and MIS/trend reporting for the onboarding team.
• Trained team members on KYC/KYB procedures and collaborated with AML investigation teams on suspicious activity escalation and regulatory referrals.
• Issued credit cards to Business Banking and Commercial Banking clients following successful KYC verification.

Process Executive at Infosys BPM (2022-04 – 2022-06)

• Processed and validated high-volume credit card onboarding data, performing KYC reviews and resolving operational discrepancies within SLA timelines.
• Verified customer identity documents and application data for accuracy and completeness in line with regulatory and internal compliance standards.
• Identified data discrepancies and escalated exceptions to senior team members for timely resolution and quality control.
• Maintained accurate records and updated internal systems to support audit readiness and process transparency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet daily processing targets and maintain consistent turnaround times.
• Issued credit cards to consumer banking clients following successful KYC verification and data validation.

Master of Business Administration in MBA – University of Madras (2021 – 2023)

Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Secretaryship – D.G. Vaishnav College (2018 – 2021)

H.S.L.C – DAV Matriculation Hr. Sec. School (2017-06 – 2018-04)

S.S.L.C – Nazareth Matriculation Hr. Sec. School (2015-06 – 2016-04)