Nithish Kumar

Experienced AML/KYC Analyst with 4+ years of expertise in banking operations, compliance investigations, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence for UK & Ireland banking clients. Specialized in End-to-End KYC onboarding, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Ongoing Due Diligence (ODD), PEP & sanctions screening, and financial crime risk assessment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with hands-on experience using compliance tools such as LexisNexis and World-Check.

F&A; Operations Processing Associate at NTT DATA (2022-01 – Present)

• Performed End-to-End KYC onboarding and due diligence reviews for UK and Ireland customers.
• Conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Simplified Due Diligence (SDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Executed periodic reviews and ongoing due diligence (ODD) activities in line with AML regulations.
• Performed AML screening, sanctions checks, PEP screening, and adverse media reviews using LexisNexis and compliance databases.
• Escalated high-risk customers, sanctions alerts, and negative media findings to MLRO and compliance teams.
• Conducted source of wealth and source of funds analysis for customer risk assessment.
• Maintained strong accuracy and attention to detail while handling customer due diligence and compliance investigations.
• Collaborated with internal teams to consistently achieve SLA requirements and operational targets.

B.Com General in Commerce – SRM Arts and Science College (2018-01 – 2021-01)

HSC – Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School (2016-01 – 2018-01)

SSLC – Sri Saradha Vidyalaya Matric School (2016-01)