SIVA BUKKA
Belfast,UK
Summary
Results-driven Senior Delivery lead with over 15 years of specialized experience in Financial Crime compliance, focusing in large-scale Transaction Monitoring and KYC projects. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of complex compliance programs and systems, ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards and driving client-centric solutions. Proficient in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact projects within time and budget constraints. Skilled at bridging technical and regulatory requirements, optimizing AML/KYC processes, and integrating analytics and automation to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk. Known for strategic advisory capabilities, fostering trusted client relationships, and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
PwC
Belfast
03.2022 - Current
- Led complex financial crime compliance projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline, achieving high client satisfaction.
- Managed and mentored diverse teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving productivity to meet project goals.
- Acted as the primary client liaison, understanding client needs and providing strategic solutions to financial crime risks.
- Identified, assessed, and developed mitigation strategies for financial crime risks, enhancing client operations and safeguarding against regulatory breaches.
- Ensured all projects aligned with relevant financial crime regulations and industry standards, maintaining a high level of compliance.
- Implemented best practices and innovative solutions to streamline financial crime prevention processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness across projects.
Senior Manager, TM-Strategy & Effectiveness (FIU)
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Toronto
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Maintained and Managed end-to-end TM resourcing model, including key assumptions and impacts/implications.
- Collaborated with AML tech and AMA(AML/ATF models and Analytics) for understanding on TM rules changes and forecasted volumes.
- Partnered with SIU and external partnerships to support new public-private partnerships. (Coordinating events with regulators, law enforcement and other FIs).
- Lead, coordinated and participated in special projects like rule testing as appropriate and directed by the higher management.
- Prepared closure packages in collaboration with AML Ops and the FIU and managed crucial logs like TM Issue management, Change Management and Business and Risk decisions.
- Provided high quality, actionable intelligence to FINTRAC, while meeting regulatory requirements to file STRs, as soon as practicable, when we have reasonable grounds to suspect the transaction is related to the commission or attempted commission of a money laundering or terrorist financing offense.
- Implemented operational effectiveness and change initiatives to improve productivity, enhance standardization, stream line activities and eliminate duplication.
Manager Operations (KYC)
WIPRO - CITI bank
Warsaw
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed the KYC review pipeline within the 1st Line of Defense and coordinated completion of qualitative records in time, with timely account maintenance related to KYC.
- Maintained complete book of work for improvements to the E2E processes, focusing on KYC efforts across the business units supported by COB.
- Developed and supported training of client-facing teams to ensure that client interaction is effective, consistent and professional at all times.
- Developed key metrics to measure improvements to business processes and client satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
Team Manager (KYC)
WIPRO - JP Morgan, CITI Bank
Bengaluru
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Evaluated operational processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices.
- Made recommendations for and helped implement process improvements and procedure updates for the KYC team.
- Communicated the progress of and oversee the end-to-end implementation of each operational change to leadership and stakeholders.
- Managed overall team performance and lead the team towards delivering high quality KYC records.
- Conducted regular employee performance evaluations to offer constructive feedback and solutions to propel improvements and growth.
CCSS TEAM MANAGER (TM and Screening)
HSBC
Vizag
02.2007 - 12.2013
- Provided guidance and direction on AML/ATF compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies to all lines of business.
- Supported the management of AML/ATF screening controls pertaining to sanctions, terrorists and politically exposed persons.
- Supported the enhancement and maintenance of an inherent risk assessment process for the identification of money laundering/terrorist financing risks.
- Initiated training sessions and coached employees to develop effective staff. Established quarterly and annual goals as well as operational tactics to achieve targets.
Education
MBA -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India01-2013
Skills
- End-to-End Project Leadership
- Risk and issue management
- Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Data Analytics and Reporting
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Performance Management
- Client Engagement and Advisory
- Change strategy and communication
- Talent Development and Mentorship
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - [2021].
- Certified "Financial Intelligence Specialist, Issued by Manchester CF, a Canadian financial intelligence company.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification [2023]
Timeline
Senior Manager
PwC
03.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, TM-Strategy & Effectiveness (FIU)
The Bank of Nova Scotia
11.2018 - 02.2022
Manager Operations (KYC)
WIPRO - CITI bank
08.2017 - 10.2018
Team Manager (KYC)
WIPRO - JP Morgan, CITI Bank
09.2014 - 06.2017
CCSS TEAM MANAGER (TM and Screening)
HSBC
02.2007 - 12.2013
MBA -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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