Pav Sabanathan

Background

About Pav Sabanathan

A dedicated and versatile Product Consultant, with a background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Compliance, with over 7 years comprehensive experience of financial crime across various industries including: retail banking, commercial banking, private banking and capital markets. Expert in compliance program development and business operations with a proven ability in risk assessment, compliance processes, policies, procedures, development and implementation. Skilled at detecting and delivering a thorough analysis of unconventional transactions designed to evade regulatory standards, and/or cause financial loss to an institution through deposits, cheque kiting and fraud. Strong aptitude for working with management and assisting clients’ and stakeholders with recommendations to assure regulatory compliance whilst consistently driving quality analysis to support business goals. Skills and Highlights: • Expert in financial analysis and corporate structures • Fraud detection and prevention • Process improvement and change implementation • Advanced financial investigation analysis & • Cash flow analysis • Outstanding attention to detail • Strong organizational skills • Excellent working knowledge of Canadian, USA, UK and EU AML regulations • Exceptional ability to communicate clearly to customers, clients and senior stakeholders • Own dual citizenship British and Canadian • Has been promoted twice within a brand-new UK start-up bank that went from a private company to being listed on the London Stock Exchange • Has worked both directly and indirectly for three of the ‘Big Five’ banks in Canada • Adept at meeting deadlines and working under pressure • Fast learner and able to apply own initiative to tasked duties • Able to work independently and flexibly within a changing environment • Proficient in several banking and compliance systems including Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Temenos and NetReveal by BAE Systems.