DAYANA SOORIYAKUMAR
Liverpool
Summary
Detail-oriented KYC Analyst with three years' experience in customer due diligence and financial crime risk management in banking and fintech. Skilled in onboarding and assessing high-risk clients, identifying potential financial crimes, and filing suspicious activity reports. Achieved 100% quality control pass rates while enhancing onboarding efficiency, seeking to apply KYC/AML expertise in a senior role.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
KYC Analyst
Equals Money
Chester
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive CDD and EDD reviews from low to high risk and complex client structures (corporates, charities, trusts, HNW)
- Identify and escalate financial crime and AML risks in accordance with regulatory and internal policies.
- Identified financial crime risks and submitted SARs to relevant authorities as required.
- Maintained a 100% quality control pass rate during all high-risk reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Achieved recognition for surpassing SLA targets while managing a large-scale remediation project, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Assisted in remediation and periodic review projects, ensuring adherence to internal regulatory standards.
- Trained and supported new team members on KYC procedures, systems, and quality standards, helping to improve team performance and onboarding speed.
- Trained and supported the implementation of a new AI system to help the business scale effectively and achieve its strategic objectives.
- Took initiative in the absence of team leadership by allocating cases and managing workloads to sustain team productivity.
- Worked over 50 hours of overtime monthly to ensure first response to all client queries within 24 hours, achieving excellent turnaround times and client satisfaction.
KYC Analyst / Quality Assurance Analyst
Barclays
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough CDD/KYC reviews, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Promoted from KYC Analyst to QA within two weeks due to fast learning of processes and high performance.
- Reviewed colleagues' work for accuracy and quality, providing actionable feedback to improve processes and enhance team output.
- Trained new team members within the first week, accelerating onboarding and ensuring compliance adherence through 1-2-1 coaching and group sessions.
- Facilitated execution of two projects as Quality Control.
- Worked overtime to meet tight deadlines, demonstrating commitment and reliability in high-pressure situations.
- Contract position
Paralegal
Quanta Law
Manchester
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in property transactions, including drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, and legal documents.
- Conducted due diligence, title checks, and property research to facilitate successful property transactions.
- Maintained accurate case files and documentation to ensure compliance with legal procedures and support case progression.
- Conducted KYC, CDD, and AML compliance checks to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Regulatory compliance (FCA/AML/GDPR)
- Conducted risk assessments and due diligence to identify potential issues.
- Performed quality assurance and review processes to maintain high standards.
- Mentored team members to enhance skills and foster professional development.
- Utilised Salesforce, HubSpot, Freshdesk, and Orbis platforms to manage client interactions.
Team Leader
Archer Insurance
London
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Formed and led new team, defining roles, processes, and workflows to establish operational foundation.
- Coordinated with senior management to align team objectives with company goals and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Recruited, trained and mentored team members to maintain high productivity and meet compliance standards.
Education
ICA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - AML
08-2026
LLB (HONS) - LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
LeicesterA LEVEL - BUSINESS STUDIES, MATHS, FRENCH, EPQ (CCAA)
Liverpool College
LiverpoolACAMS CERTIFICATE - ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION WITH A RISK-BASED APPROACH
Skills
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Risk-based approach
- Document review
- Quality assurance
- Client onboarding
- Training and development
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Team management
- Escalation management
Languages
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
KYC Analyst
Equals Money
06.2023 - Current
KYC Analyst / Quality Assurance Analyst
Barclays
01.2022 - 01.2023
Paralegal
Quanta Law
01.2021 - 01.2022
Team Leader
Archer Insurance
01.2019 - 01.2021
ICA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - AML
LLB (HONS) - LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A LEVEL - BUSINESS STUDIES, MATHS, FRENCH, EPQ (CCAA)
Liverpool College