Somya Sinha
London,Merton
Summary
An astute and highly motivated legal and compliance professional keen on taking challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4058
4058
years of post-secondary education
Work History
KYC/AML ANALYST
Integreon
London, England
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Team management- Leading and supervising a high-performing team of KYC/AML analysts, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing continuous onboarding training and development.
- Managing team workload and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and compliance requirements. Conduct regular performance reviews through Quality assurance checks, provide internal feedback and identify areas for improvement within the team.
- Creating,generating and keeping important documents up to date relating to processes used for training and conducting regular refresher sessions and additional training to help the team develop professionally and understand process changes efficiently.
- Deliver appropriate reports for internal and external parties including reporting on team performance and key insights to senior management and the client.
- Facilitating and managing team meetings, setting agendas, driving discussions, assigning tasks, and ensuring clear communication within the team.
- Stakeholder Management- Acting as a key point of contact between the client, the manager and the team.
- Compliance oversight- Ensuring adherence to KYC/AML regulations and internal policies by reviewing client documentation, conducting risk assessments, identifying potential red flags, and adhering to the respective procedures.
- Monitoring ongoing client activity for suspicious transactions and escalating concerns.
- Technical Skills- Proficiency in relevant frameworks and tools- Front, Sumsub, Lexis Nexis, Microsoft Office.
- Awards and achievements-
- Received team award for outstanding performance in November 2024.
- Received Spot award in September 2024.
PARALEGAL
Integreon
London, England
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for meeting internal and customer-defined Service Level Agreements, including definitions for on-time delivery, productivity, efficiency, and quality
- Accountable for setting exemplary customer service, hard work, attention to detail, quality, teamwork, and a positive attitude
- Deal with confidential CIR information through new and additional software applications while being self-motivated to solve problems in a target-based project independently
PARALEGAL
AA Homes & Housing
London, England
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepare documents relating to tenant eviction, send notices to required parties, and coordinate between management, casework, and barristers
- Drafting, reviewing contracts, and applying findings to develop breach of contract defences
- Develop legal documents to support litigation processes and court proceedings
- Review and evaluate legal documents, including discovery materials and contracts
- Diary management, client management, inbox management, handling communication with external solicitors
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE TRAINEE
Matrix Legal
Patna, India
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked closely with lawyers to prepare arguments and evidence for trial
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers, and court staff
- Prepared for cases by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Managed client files and client relationships with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
- Due diligence, contract management and compliance with regulations, and procedures
LEGAL INTERN
Ojas Legal
Pune, India
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Conducted extensive research and gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies relating to carbon foot printing and eco-friendly villas on the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), NEEM scheme
- Assisted associates by conducting crucial research and case summaries on special leave petitions, summary suits, writs, review petitions and merger agreements
- Drafted employment, master service and consultancy agreements and contracts
- Conducted legal research in Company Law relating to virtual shares, key managerial persons, and employee stock option plans
- Successfully completed and published an article on Contract Management and the validity of smart contracts in India
LEGAL INTERN
Fox & Mandal
Kolkata
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Drafted Deed of gift, Agreement supplementary to the Contract for Sale, Deed of lease, Deed of assent, and Will
- Performed legal and general research related to the Sale of trust property, Sale of property by NRI, Mortgage and Lease
- Prepared summaries and conducted research on upcoming cases related to Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Aided with the calculation of stamp duty and registration charges on 5 lease agreements
LEGAL INTERN
Matrix Legal
Patna, India
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development by assisting and attending court proceedings
- Conducted extensive research and gained in-depth knowledge on Section 138B of the Negotiable Instruments Act,1881
- Assisted seniors by conducting crucial research for upcoming cases
- Reviewed contracts, legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Drafted correspondence and documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties
FINANCE TRAINEE
Kampilya Builders Private Limited
Patna, India
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Conducted preliminaries of Statutory Returns, Financial Reports and Management Reports
- Developed and upgraded financial skills through and understanding of TDS, VAT and Service Tax
CAMPAIGN LEADER
Teach For India
Pune, India
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Helped in Lead Generation for the fellowship program through referrals and building networks
- Singularly led the brand on campus and spread awareness about its core values
- Independently organized events and presentations on campus to raise brand awareness and visibility advocated for education equity and acted as a liaison connecting the organization to Placement Cell and key influencers on campus
- Received training, attended meetings, and developed communication, campaigning, and project management skills
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - L.L.B
Indian Law School, ILS
Pune, Maharashtra11.
MASTER'S DEGREE - LLM in International Business Law
King's College London
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BBA in Finance and International Business
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies
Pune, Maharashtra 04.2001 - 04.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Effective communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Project coordination
- Resilience under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Analytical thinking
- Research/Drafting/Contracts
- Extensive organisational skills
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Reading
- Dancing
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
German
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
KYC/AML ANALYST
Integreon
08.2023 - 02.2025
PARALEGAL
Integreon
06.2023 - 08.2023
PARALEGAL
AA Homes & Housing
10.2022 - 11.2022
LEGAL INTERN
Ojas Legal
02.2019 - 03.2019
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE TRAINEE
Matrix Legal
07.2018 - 09.2019
LEGAL INTERN
Fox & Mandal
11.2017 - 12.2017
LEGAL INTERN
Matrix Legal
04.2017 - 05.2017
FINANCE TRAINEE
Kampilya Builders Private Limited
04.2015 - 05.2015
CAMPAIGN LEADER
Teach For India
01.2014 - 01.2015
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BBA in Finance and International Business
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies
04.2001 - 04.2016
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - L.L.B
Indian Law School, ILS
MASTER'S DEGREE - LLM in International Business Law
King's College London
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