Manager | Financial Crime Detection & Investigation - Risk & Controls - HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Pvt Ltd. - Mumbai, India
(2022-06)
Financial Crime Detection & Investigation | Model Governance | Predictive Analytics| AML - Transaction Monitoring & Reporting
- Led the enhancement of the Correspondent Banking Transaction Monitoring (CBTM) Model Monitoring Framework, standardizing performance monitoring across markets and improving breach detection accuracy by 35%.
- Automated Qlik Sense monitoring reports and developed threshold-based anomaly detection systems for Transaction Monitoring & Name Screening models, boosting fraud detection efficiency by 30%.
- Performed statistical testing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to define risk thresholds and propose data-driven mitigation strategies.
- Developed a post-detection Machine Learning model to adjudicate 55–60% alerts from name screening for China and Saudi Arabia.
- Utilized Random Forest, XGBOOST, LGBM, and Logistic Regression for FP/TP classification with SMOTE Tomek balancing, Hyperparameter tuning and K-Fold validation for optimized performance.
- Developed Qlik Sense dashboards for transaction monitoring, screening & surveillance models, automating monthly fraud reports to cut manual effort by 40%.
- Built a scalable migration framework and applied advanced visualization techniques to highlight risk trends and fraud hotspots.
- Ensured compliance with HSBC's MRM guidelines (GMRP 5.0 – PRA SS 1/23) through automated model performance reviews and monitoring reports.
- Delivered MI reports, IMR, PMR, MMO, and monthly governance decks to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment.
- Developed a Python-based automation tool for JIRA sprint planning and template creation.
- Eliminated manual sprint setup, saving time for 20+ team members and reducing errors in backlog management.
- Mentored junior analysts on fraud model development and dashboard automation.
- Collaborated with global governance teams, stakeholders to align enhancements with regulatory standards and Presented monitoring outcomes and strategic insights to the senior management.
- Contributed to the understanding and application of credit risk modelling frameworks including PD (Probability of Default), LGD (Loss Given Default), and EAD (Exposure at Default) models under BASEL and IRB guidelines.
Senior Analyst | Financial Crime Detection & Investigation - Risk & Controls - HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Pvt Ltd. - Mumbai, India
(2022-06 - 2025-09)
Financial Crime Detection & Investigation | Model Governance | Predictive Analytics| AML - Transaction Monitoring & Reporting
Analyst – Data Analytics & Web Scraping - eClerx Services Ltd - Mumbai, India
(2020-02 - 2022-06)
Web Scrapping - Gaming Websites| Data Extraction | Competitive Intelligence |Price Monitoring
- Developed & Modified Python scripts using Requests library to extract data from gaming websites.
- Utilized HTTP methods (GET, POST), HTML parsing, JSON processing, and XPath selectors for accurate data retrieval.
- Cleaned and transformed raw extracted data to ensure quality and consistency.
- Utilized MS Excel for data processing, mining, and report generation.
- Performed data aggregation and pricing analysis, helping the business make strategic decisions.
- Used SQL queries for data retrieval, updating, insertion, and deletion in databases.
- Managed large datasets and optimized queries for efficient data handling.
- Conducted pricing trend analysis in the gaming industry.
- Provided insights on market fluctuations, competitor pricing strategies, and demand-supply variations.
Production Supervisor | Field Operator | Graduate Apprentice (NON-IT Experience) - Chemspec Chemicals Pvt Ltd | AARVI ENCON LTD | NOCIL LTD - Mumbai, India
(2016-12 - 2019-04)
Managed chemical production processes, ensuring quality control, equipment maintenance, and process optimization, while supporting data analysis and reporting to enhance operational efficiency
