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Purvandh Shah

Warsaw

Summary

Over 4 years of extensive experience in Financial Crime roles, primarily within the payments and fintech sectors. Proven expertise in end-to-end Transaction Monitoring and Reporting, with a strong emphasis on KYC, AML, CFT, FATF compliance, Client Due Diligence, and Sanctions Screening across corporate financial services and fund industries. Adept at conducting thorough AML and fraud investigations to detect and report suspicious activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation. Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and enhance user experience across digital platforms.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Operation Analyst II

MoneyGram
01.2022 - Current
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into potentially suspicious activity identified through detection alerts, warrants, and negative media screenings; manage end-to-end investigative processes from initial alert to case resolution.
  • Analyze transaction data and behavioral patterns to detect money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or other financial crimes in compliance with AML/BSA/CTF/FATF standards in USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with U.S. and international regulatory bodies; ensure timely, accurate reporting in alignment with legal obligations and internal policies.
  • Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk individuals including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs); conduct OFAC sanctions screening, adverse media checks, and collaborate with onboarding teams to mitigate risk.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Legal, Risk, Law Enforcement, Business Advisory) to escalate high-risk cases and provide subject matter expertise in financial crime investigations.
  • Support complex case resolution and decision-making processes regarding case closure, escalation, SAR filing, or customer offboarding based on risk level and internal policy.
  • Utilize advanced analytics tools and case management systems to monitor large datasets, identify red flags, and recommend preventive actions against emerging fraud trends.
  • Assist in developing and enhancing AML/Fraud detection models and investigative workflows in partnership with the Compliance Analytics and Technology teams.
  • Respond to requests from Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), ensuring accuracy and compliance in information disclosure and reporting.
  • Develop and deliver reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly) to management and compliance teams to support strategic decisions, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
  • Mentor and train junior analysts, providing guidance on investigative techniques, compliance protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain and update AML/CTF program documentation, ensuring compliance with banking partners' KYC, merchant onboarding, and ongoing monitoring requirements.

Compliance Operation Analyst II

MoneyGram
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Identifying, researching, writing, and preparing suspicious activity reports. Identifying processes and knowledge gaps and effectively managing escalations.
  • Reviews and analysis of potential suspicious activities including those who are generated from an alert detection process. Responsible for managing investigation processes from submission to disposition.
  • Verifying provided consumer data with company’s records and other sources for confidentiality requirements. Reviewing and analyzing consumer's company records according to the alert's information that may require differentiated treatment or specialized resolution. Responsible for formulating and recommending responses to potentially suspicious findings, reporting such activities to appropriate regulatory authorities and supporting MoneyGram's forward-looking risk mitigation response.
  • Writes and files Suspicious Activity Reports and recommends relationship retention or termination. Supports managers and supervisors in conducting AML/Fraud investigations.
  • Co-working with team members to determine whether to close or escalate cases for further review. Documenting research and analysis in case management tools (internal databases or case management solutions). Recommending procedures updates and performing other duties as assigned.

Customer Advocate III

MoneyGram
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence Interview with the customers to Identify Fraud, money laundering, suspicious activity in accordance with BSA and other regulatory standards.
  • Perform check on all the customers/agents for MoneyGram internal Watch List.
  • Aiding and service during inbound and outbound calls with consumers and agents to gather additional and proper KYC (Know Your Customer) information to complete ECDDs (Enhanced Customer Due Diligence) and help MoneyGram to take appropriate actions. This includes conducting proper research and due diligence.

Education

Master's degree - Business Administration and Management, Business Administration

Alcide De Gasperi University of Euroregional Economy
04.2018

Bachelor's degree - Commerce, Accounting

N B Mehta Valwada Science College
Bordi, Taluka Dahanu, District Thane
04.2009

Skills

  • Finance
  • Investment Banking
  • KYC
  • Sanctions Screening
  • Client Onboarding
  • AML / Non-AML
  • Compliance & Regulatory
  • Capital Market
  • Risk mitigation
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical thinking

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Compliance Operation Analyst II

MoneyGram
01.2022 - Current

Compliance Operation Analyst II

MoneyGram
09.2020 - 12.2021

Customer Advocate III

MoneyGram
12.2019 - 08.2020

Master's degree - Business Administration and Management, Business Administration

Alcide De Gasperi University of Euroregional Economy

Bachelor's degree - Commerce, Accounting

N B Mehta Valwada Science College

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