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Aashna Kotwani

Camperdown,NSW

Summary

Passionate and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and risk management. Proven ability to leverage analytical skills to drive informed decision-making and compliance with industry regulations. Seeking to contribute expertise in financial analytics and client relations to a dynamic team.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Financial Crime Risk Analyst

Genpact
03.2023 - Current
  • Deep understanding of Australian regulations of AML/CTF and a strong understanding of risks and procedures for their mitigation
  • Dealt with scores of client records and transactions, assessed associated risks and applied relevant control measures for mitigation.
  • Innovated new strategies to improve workflow, including digitalization of onboarding forms.
  • Monitor and track cases to ensure cases are completed within set target dates, through use of Fenergo system.

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Financial Economics And Business Analytics

University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
12.2022

Skills

  • Programming: Python, R
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation: Power BI, Alteryx
  • Machine Learning: Exploratory data analytics, predictive analytics, time series forecasting
  • Microsoft Excel: Proficient

Projects

Capstone Project, University of Sydney (2022)

Constructed an effective model that can predict booking proposals of 13cabs
-  Built machine learning models ADABoost, XGBoost, Ridge and Lasso regression) on taxi data to provide a projected impact of the recommendation on company revenue.
-  Displayed strong ability to translate quantitative findings and model analysis to business impact through delivering a compelling oral presentation to the executive audience.


The Pillar Initiative

Marketing Manager (Jan 2024 – Current)

  • Developed strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility of non-profit organizations
  • Utilised design tools such as Canva, Photoshop and Adobe Indesign to create visual content
  • Spearheaded client outreach efforts through mass email marketing
  • Management of social media channels, and maintenance and optimization of public website through Wix and GoDaddy

Project Leader (Sept 2023 – Nov 2023)

  • Collaborated with non-profit organizations such as Zonta to provide social and digital marketing solutions and strategies, creating a rise of following by 144 followers in 10 weeks.
  • Created published copywriting content


Case Competitions

  • JP Morgan Case Competition - Jan 2021
    Presented an acquisition opportunity for Cleanaway which makes strategic and economic sense for its company and shareholders
  • Citi Global Markets Challenge - Sep 2021
    Created an investment portfolio through the strategic allocation of $500M USD across equities, FX, commodities and cash. Research and analytical skills: observe certain catalysts and macroeconomic factors that were considered.

Additional Information

Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Intermediate)

Interests: Exploring foreign culture, learning about upcoming social media trends, playing basketball

Achievements: Piano - Grade 8 Distinction

Timeline

Financial Crime Risk Analyst

Genpact
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Economics - Financial Economics And Business Analytics

University of Sydney
Aashna Kotwani