I am Sufyan Ahmed working as a CDD /KYC Team Lead Manager II at HBL. I have more than 11 years of banking experience including Compliance ( AML - CDD/KYC and advisory) and operations.
Supervise and ensure timely review and closure of KYC/CDD cases for existing clients.
• Supervised the investigation of risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and the identification of
PEPs, NPO/NGOs, other high-risk accounts, and adverse news
• Ensuring customer profiles being updated periodically and also when any Event Based/Triggeredreview arises.
• Lead team meetings and brainstorming sessions to continuously improve processes.
• Maintain high-quality standards in review performance.
Develop and provide comprehensive training, ensuring team members are well-versed in CDD andEDD processes and
compliance requirements.
• Continuously assess existing processes and identify opportunitiesfor optimization.
• Undertaking the CDD process for new and existing clients in accordance with the relevant laws andregulations, internal
guidelines, policies, processes & procedures.
• Ensuresthat quality work performed during performance of Reviews.
• Managed CDD processes for new and existing clients, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and internal guidelines.
• Coordinated with internal teams to promptly address and resolve outstanding CDD reviews.
Ensured timely completion of KYC/CDD reviews for both new and existing clients.
• Reported to senior management on CDD/KYC performance and risk issues.
• Updated customer profiles periodically and conducted Event-Based / Triggered reviews.
• Investigated risks including money laundering, terrorist financing, and PEPs / NPOs / NGOs.
• Conducted team meetings and training sessions to improve awareness and processes.
• Ensured quality assurance of tests performed on CDD team BAU activities and escalated gaps with suggestions for
improvements.
• Coordinated and resolved potential system, procedure, and policy gaps.
Assistant Manager CDD/KYC | Sanctions Compliance Department at SAMBA BANK (LTD) Apr 2020 to Apr 2022
• Reviewed and assessed KYC/CTP documents of New-to-Bank customers (Corporate, Consumer, Commercial, SME, FI).
• Conducted periodic and trigger-based KYC reviews.
• Monitored high-risk customers and sanctioned individuals for compliance and risk management.
• Complied with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
• Provided AML/KYC training to staff.
• Managed TBML document reviews and compliance policy development.
• Performed TBML screenings through FCM and World Check to mitigate sanction risks.
• Prepared detailed MIS reports for management on customer risk assessments.
• Assisted in policy reviews and updates related to CDD and sanctions compliance.
• Developed and updated compliance policies aligned with regulatory changes.
• Executed batch screening processes in collaboration with IT, ensuring adherence to defined parameters for alert generation.
Assistant Manager AML (TMU) Compliance Department
• Investigated money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanction-related risks.
• Monitored transactions and reported suspicious activities in line with procedures.
• Conducted thorough reviews of client information and closed alerts on SAS.
• Ensured timely reporting of STRs/CTRs to the AML Head.
• Supported the development and implementation of first-line policies and controls.
Managed branch operations including clearing, cheque transfers, and remittances.
• Handled E-KYC and dormant account activations with error-free documentation.
• Resolved customer queries and ensured satisfaction with service standards.
• Issued cheque books, ATM cards, and maintained daily MIS.