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Danish Alvi

Danish Alvi

Karachi

Summary

Experienced Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) professional with over 8 years of expertise in financial crime compliance, AML, regulatory reporting, and risk management. Skilled in implementing comprehensive AML frameworks, conducting thorough investigations, and ensuring strict adherence to Central Bank regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline compliance processes, and effectively mitigate financial crime risks within the banking and financial sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Manager Transaction Monitoring

Bank Alfalah
Karachi, Sindh
02.2023 - Current
  • Leading a team of analysts in reviewing and resolving FCCM-generated AML cases
  • Implemented a strategy to resolve production order law enforcement cases, enhancing AML compliance efficiency by 30%
  • Achieved a 20% increase in SAR reporting through investigations related to production orders from multiple law enforcement agencies
  • Mentored a team of analysts in transaction screening for the Home Remittances (PRI) project
  • Serving as a liaison for FIU inquiries and data reporting
  • Train and mentor junior compliance staff on AML best practices and regulatory requirements

Senior Compliance Officer

Sindh Bank
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed critical internal lists using Fircosoft, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
  • Oversaw the collection and distribution of regulatory data required by law enforcement agencies
  • Conducted remediation and periodic KYC reviews for the existing customer portfolio
  • Conducted AML reviews on for inward remittances transactions, identifying anomalies such as many-to-one and one-to-many

Quality Assurance Analyst (AML)

National Bank of Pakistan
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Gained knowledge in regulatory compliance and industry standards while assisting in policy and SOP development
  • Improved quality assurance processes by monitoring and adapting to regulatory changes and emerging threats
  • Analyzed large datasets to identify key insights and trends, providing strategic recommendations for AML operations

AML Analyst

United Bank Limited
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Monitored customer transactions via automated monitoring system (FCCM)
  • Proactively reported customer accounts exhibiting red flags by filing SAR/STR to FIU via GOAML portal

AML Analyst

Habib Bank Limited - HBL
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assisted the Financial Institution department by unwrapping UBO through the Correspondent Banking Questionnaire (Wolfsberg Group) for respondent institutions
  • Assisted in the ongoing review of customer via monitoring transactions through automated monitoring system (Mantas)
  • Assisted in reporting of SAR/STR from identification to reporting on FIU portal GoAML

Education

MBA - Finance

Iqra University
Karachi, SD
01.2013 - 04.2017

Skills

  • AML Compliance Expertise

  • Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)

  • Financial Crime Mitigation Strategies

  • Know Your Customer (KYC)

  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

  • SAR Compliance Reporting

  • Risk Assessment

  • Compliance Assurance Measures

  • Compliance Monitoring

  • Compliance Reporting

  • AML Transaction Monitoring Systems

  • SAR/STR writing

  • GoAML

  • Team leadership

  • Decision-making

Affiliations

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Member

Certification

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist

Timeline

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist

02-2025

Manager Transaction Monitoring

Bank Alfalah
02.2023 - Current

Senior Compliance Officer

Sindh Bank
03.2021 - 02.2023

Quality Assurance Analyst (AML)

National Bank of Pakistan
05.2020 - 03.2021

AML Analyst

United Bank Limited
10.2018 - 05.2020

AML Analyst

Habib Bank Limited - HBL
10.2017 - 10.2018

MBA - Finance

Iqra University
01.2013 - 04.2017
Danish Alvi