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Gaurang Soman

Attended Savitribai Phule Pune University

Pune District

4+ years of work experience

Cognizant
Jan 20242 yrs 6 mosPresent

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Cognizant
Jan 20242 yrsDec 2025

• AML & Sanc�ons Inves�ga�on: Manage and resolve alerts generated by the system using WOC/SDN/LexisNexis data, applying discon�nuing factors per Sanc�ons/PEP guidelines. • Inves�ga�on Analysis: Author comprehensive narra�ves of alert ac�vity to support decisions for case resolu�on, RFI (Request for Informa�on), or escala�on. • Transac�on Monitoring: Conduct real-�me monitoring of transac�ons to iden�fy suspicious ac�vi�es and poten�al fraud. • Regulatory Repor�ng: Prepare findings for internal review, including results from PEP searches and external research results. • Risk Mi�ga�on: U�lize advanced analy�cal tools to analyze large volumes of transac�onal data and implement strategies to mi�ga�ng fraud risks. Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Cognizant
Jan 20242 yrsDec 2025

AML Transaction Monitoring & Risk Compliance. Conduct transaction monitoring activities to identify suspicious transactions and ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies. Perform detailed alert investigations and prepare comprehensive case analysis reports to support closure, escalation, or Request for Information (RFI) decisions. Review and investigate customer transactions using AML expertise to identify unusual patterns, financial crime risks, and suspicious activities. Execute monitoring checks on customers, transactions, and related activities to ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. Work extensively on KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, PEP screening, and negative media checks to assess customer risk profiles. Support SAR investigation and reporting processes while maintaining high-quality compliance documentation and audit readiness. Reviewed fraud alerts generated by systems, identifying typologies and emerging fraud schemes across ACH, wire, card, and crypto channels. Coordinate with customer support teams and internal stakeholders to gather required information for trigger and case resolution. Understand and implement day-to-day procedural and compliance updates while maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy. Ensure compliance with AML policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements while handling sensitive financial investigations. Demonstrate flexibility in managing multiple risk types and operational priorities in a high-volume compliance environment.
Teamlease Digital Private Limited
Sep 20222 yrs 4 mosDec 2024

• KYC Management: Executed the KYC process for the account closure and reopening team for Barclays KYC. • Quality Assurance: Served in the Quality Analyst team, ensuring internal transactions met expected quality and �me standards. • Data Accuracy: Performed Data Reconcilia�on and Revalida�on tasks.
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 20221 yr 4 mosDec 2023

KYC Analyst. Performed KYC periodic reviews for multiple entity types including corporations, financial institutions, trusts, charities, funds, listed entities, and government bodies. Managed end-to-end KYC lifecycle for high-risk and retail clients, achieving 100% compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Conducted EDD/CDD reviews on complex, high-risk profiles; filed SARs and escalated suspicious activity to the Financial Crimes Compliance team. Screened clients against PEP, sanctions, and adverse media lists using World-Check and LexisNexis; provided well-documented dispositions. Performed periodic and rolling reviews of client documentation, enabling faster approvals and maintaining audit-ready records. Verified identity documents and corporate records, eliminating onboarding discrepancies and reducing error rate to zero. SRR / NTC Closure Operations. Worked on Full Serve web-based customer management systems for account management and closure processes. Managed account reopening requests as per client requirements and operational procedures. Performed quality control checks and maintained process accuracy. Generated daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for higher management review.
Fulcrum Digital Private Limited
Oct 20219 mosJun 2022

Fulcrum Digital Private Limited. Pune
Oct 20219 mosJun 2022

AML & Sanction Investigation: Manage and resolve alerts generated by the system. Investigation Analysis and Transaction Monitoring.

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General

Savitribai Phule Pune University

20133 yrs2016
NIOS AG

SSC (10th)

NIOS AG

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Attended Savitribai Phule Pune University

Location

Pune District

Work experience

Senior Analyst at Cognizant, Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Senior Process Specialist at Cognizant, Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs, • AML & Sanc�ons Inves�ga�on: Manage and resolve alerts generated by the system using WOC/SDN/LexisNexis data, applying discon�nuing factors per Sanc�ons/PEP guidelines. • Inves�ga�on Analysis: Author comprehensive narra�ves of alert ac�vity to support decisions for case resolu�on, RFI (Request for Informa�on), or escala�on. • Transac�on Monitoring: Conduct real-�me monitoring of transac�ons to iden�fy suspicious ac�vi�es and poten�al fraud. • Regulatory Repor�ng: Prepare findings for internal review, including results from PEP searches and external research results. • Risk Mi�ga�on: U�lize advanced analy�cal tools to analyze large volumes of transac�onal data and implement strategies to mi�ga�ng fraud risks. Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Senior Process Executive at Cognizant, Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs, AML Transaction Monitoring & Risk Compliance. Conduct transaction monitoring activities to identify suspicious transactions and ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies. Perform detailed alert investigations and prepare comprehensive case analysis reports to support closure, escalation, or Request for Information (RFI) decisions. Review and investigate customer transactions using AML expertise to identify unusual patterns, financial crime risks, and suspicious activities. Execute monitoring checks on customers, transactions, and related activities to ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. Work extensively on KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, PEP screening, and negative media checks to assess customer risk profiles. Support SAR investigation and reporting processes while maintaining high-quality compliance documentation and audit readiness. Reviewed fraud alerts generated by systems, identifying typologies and emerging fraud schemes across ACH, wire, card, and crypto channels. Coordinate with customer support teams and internal stakeholders to gather required information for trigger and case resolution. Understand and implement day-to-day procedural and compliance updates while maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy. Ensure compliance with AML policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements while handling sensitive financial investigations. Demonstrate flexibility in managing multiple risk types and operational priorities in a high-volume compliance environment.

Junior Associate at Teamlease Digital Private Limited, Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos, • KYC Management: Executed the KYC process for the account closure and reopening team for Barclays KYC. • Quality Assurance: Served in the Quality Analyst team, ensuring internal transactions met expected quality and �me standards. • Data Accuracy: Performed Data Reconcilia�on and Revalida�on tasks.

Risk Analyst at IBM India Pvt. Ltd., Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos, KYC Analyst. Performed KYC periodic reviews for multiple entity types including corporations, financial institutions, trusts, charities, funds, listed entities, and government bodies. Managed end-to-end KYC lifecycle for high-risk and retail clients, achieving 100% compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Conducted EDD/CDD reviews on complex, high-risk profiles; filed SARs and escalated suspicious activity to the Financial Crimes Compliance team. Screened clients against PEP, sanctions, and adverse media lists using World-Check and LexisNexis; provided well-documented dispositions. Performed periodic and rolling reviews of client documentation, enabling faster approvals and maintaining audit-ready records. Verified identity documents and corporate records, eliminating onboarding discrepancies and reducing error rate to zero. SRR / NTC Closure Operations. Worked on Full Serve web-based customer management systems for account management and closure processes. Managed account reopening requests as per client requirements and operational procedures. Performed quality control checks and maintained process accuracy. Generated daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for higher management review.

Guest Services Associate at Fulcrum Digital Private Limited, Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 · 9 mos

Operations Associate at Fulcrum Digital Private Limited. Pune, Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 · 9 mos, AML & Sanction Investigation: Manage and resolve alerts generated by the system. Investigation Analysis and Transaction Monitoring.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Business/Commerce, General, Savitribai Phule Pune University

SSC (10th), NIOS AG