About me

As a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of experience in the Banking and Securities industry, I've dedicated 16 years to mastering core KYC, AML-FCC, and CDD practices. Throughout my career, I've held leadership positions at esteemed institutions, including Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered Private Bank and Barclays, where I spearheaded client onboarding initiatives in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, and New Delhi. At Credit Suisse, I led a team of 33, focusing on client onboarding, while at Standard Chartered Private Bank, I headed the Client Approval & Review (CAR) team, overseeing a team of 40+. My expertise extends to launching and setting up operations for Barclays Private Banking, where I defined key systems and processes, ensuring compliance with CDD and AML regulations in India. My commitment to efficiency and collaboration is evident in my leadership of 'Meet-n-Greet' initiatives and the establishment of collaborative frameworks such as the Open Door and Handshake Framework. I've driven projects to enhance client onboarding TAT and conducted training programs to ensure seamless operational flows. In addition to my banking expertise, I'm also a seasoned podcaster, hosting shows like 'The Sound of Money,' 'The Whiz Kids Quiz Show, ‘Human Compass ' 'TalkWriteToday,' and 'Amchi Legends.' With over 25 years of experience as a broadcaster at All India Radio (FM), I've honed my communication skills and soft skills training capabilities, enhancing communication and personality development towards self-excellence. I excel in working with cross-functional teams and thrive in fast-paced environments. My track record includes successful coordination of internal and regulatory audits/inspections from institutions such as HKMA, FCA, US FED, and MAS for Trust-associated projects. With a focus on risk management and governance, I've led projects on name screening, recon BOT, and annual training to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Overall, I bring a unique blend of expertise in banking, compliance, and communication to the table, enabling me to drive success and deliver results in any endeavor.