Neha Thakur
Financial Crime Analyst
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced Financial Crime Analyst with a strong background in investigating and mitigating fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities. Proficient in analyzing large datasets and utilizing advanced tools to detect and assess risks. Skilled in preparing and submitting reports to AUSTRAC, collaborating with law enforcement, and developing strategies to reduce financial crime. Adept at training colleagues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and staying current with industry best practices. Committed to maintaining high integrity and contributing to robust financial crime detection systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Financial Crime Analyst
Vanguard Australia
12.2023 - Current
- Transaction Monitoring for Vanguard IDPS and Superannuation Accounts.
- Conduct thorough investigations into financial transactions to identify suspicious activities and potential instances of fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes.
- Proficient in analyzing large datasets and utilizing advanced analytical tools, including Quiver within Palantir, to create comprehensive dashboards, conduct detailed trend analysis, and drive informed policy changes.
- Thorough understanding of Anti Money Laurending (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations.
- Skilled in leveraging data insights to identify patterns and anomalies, providing actionable intelligence to enhance financial crime prevention strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Submit detailed reports on suspicious activities to AUSTRAC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Experienced in conducting Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and submitting Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs).
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing investigation findings and risk assessments for senior management and stakeholders.
- Stay current with evolving financial crime trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in industry.
- Provide training and guidance to colleagues on identifying and preventing financial crime.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to financial crime.
Personal Experience Associate
Vanguard Australia
9 2021 - 11.2023
- Client Services and Operations: Onboarding clients on several account structures Vanguard has on offer.
- Document client and team feedback in support of service improvement efforts within business
- Use consultative approach to position products and services to clients
- Develop and maintains proficient knowledge of Vanguard funds, products, and services
- Understands overall Financial Services industry and related legal, tax, and regulatory issues to guide clients
- Participates in special projects such as Superannuation monthly business reviews
- SME for Vanguard Superannuation and Pension.
- Represented Vanguard Australia at ASX and SMSF Conferences.
Superannuation Consultant
Marsh & McLennan (Mercer)
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Assigned to work on employer and member enquiries from Industry Fund and private super funds as clients
- Answering high volumes of incoming calls/emails - I guide members on using member online portal to make investment switches, work out daily unit prices, tax components and provide assistance in understanding how their superannuation works
- Processing tax claims, ATO Documents, financial hardship claims, Benefit payments, early access to superannuation funds
- Discussing retirement/pension options and plans.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand 01.2009 - 12.2011
Skills
Financial & Quantitative Analysis
Transaction Monitoring
Experienced World Check One and Palantir user
DLTA
Querying sets of data
Strong Analytical & Organizational Skills
Problem Analysis & Conflict Resolution
Strategic Planning & Tactical Analysis
Customer Service & Client Relations/CRM
Fraud Detection
Fraud prevention
Transaction monitoring
AML Compliance
Anti-Fraud Systems
Trend Analysis
Compliant with AUSTRAC Typologies
Review client risk to the business and provide reviews
Certification
RG146 : Superannuation
Yoga, Hiking, Reading
Yoga teacher and practitioner. I enjoy exploring new trails while hiking with my dog and unwinding with a good book
Timeline
Financial Crime Analyst
Vanguard Australia
12.2023 - Current
Superannuation Consultant
Marsh & McLennan (Mercer)
11.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Auckland
01.2009 - 12.2011
Personal Experience Associate
Vanguard Australia
9 2021 - 11.2023