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
2023.02 - 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
2021.03 - 2023.02
- 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
2020.05 - 2021.03
- 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
2018.10 - 2020.05
- 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
2017.10 - 2018.10
- 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 2013.01 - 2017.04
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
2025-02
Manager Transaction Monitoring
Bank Alfalah
2023.02 - Current
Senior Compliance Officer
Sindh Bank
2021.03 - 2023.02
Quality Assurance Analyst (AML)
National Bank of Pakistan
2020.05 - 2021.03
AML Analyst
United Bank Limited
2018.10 - 2020.05
AML Analyst
Habib Bank Limited - HBL
2017.10 - 2018.10
MBA - Finance
Iqra University
2013.01 - 2017.04