Priyadarshini (Priya) Nagawah
Mauritius
Summary
Over 10 years of experience in the Payment industry, specializing in client onboarding, KYC, risk assessment, and AML/CFT compliance. Demonstrated ability to maintain high productivity and efficiency in task completion as a Senior KYC Analyst. Expertise in customer due diligence and regulatory compliance, with strong skills in communication and problem-solving. Focused on enhancing operational workflows and ensuring strict adherence to legal standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior KYC Analyst
Sonata One (previously IDR group)
Telfair, Mauritius
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for major client onboarding.
- Identified areas for improvement within the current onboarding process flow.
- Provided support in developing training materials for new joiners.
Compliance Manager
Payment Options Pte. Ltd.
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Lead the compliance team across 3 jurisdictions and be the main point of contact for all operational & regulatory compliance matters.
- Established and maintained the compliance policies and framework.
- Promoted the compliance culture within the company.
Risk & Compliance Executive
Red Dot Payment Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Setup and implemented the underwriting and risk monitoring process.
- Training and support to junior employees in Risk/Underwriting team across 2 jurisdictions.
Sales Manager
GPN Data (Mauritius) Limited
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted the junior underwriters to setup and implement the client on boarding processes.
- Secured corporate banks accounts and merchants accounts with 3 local acquiring banks.
Underwriting Specialist
Checkout Support Services Ltd (trading as Checkout.com)
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Responsible for training of new colleagues within the team and support to existing members.
- Assisted in the implementation and migration of accounts to new system.
- Creation of user manuals and process flows for the team, regularly enhancing the same.
ECommerce Officer
State Bank of Mauritius
02.2009 - 01.2014
- Implemented new IT system of the Bank & provided training to team members.
- Voluntarily took over portfolios of 2 exiting colleagues within a period of 6months.
- Handled audit exercises with both internal and external auditors within the 1st year of joining.
Documentation Officer
ABSA Bank (Mauritius) Limited (previously Barclays Bank PLC)
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Reviewed incoming documents for completeness and accuracy prior to filing them away.
- Inputted customer data into the computer system accurately and efficiently.
- Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration (Specialisation: Financial Services)
University of Mauritius
Mauritius 01.2014
BSC (Hons) - Banking and International Finance
University of Technology
Mauritius 05.2008
Skills
- Client onboarding
- KYC / AML Compliance
- Risk assessment
- Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Process improvement
- Employee training
- Leadership
- Empathy
Websites
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
ICA Advanced Certificate in Practical Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
Timeline
Senior KYC Analyst
Sonata One (previously IDR group)
10.2021 - Current
Compliance Manager
Payment Options Pte. Ltd.
03.2019 - 08.2021
Risk & Compliance Executive
Red Dot Payment Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Manager
GPN Data (Mauritius) Limited
05.2017 - 12.2017
Underwriting Specialist
Checkout Support Services Ltd (trading as Checkout.com)
02.2014 - 05.2017
ECommerce Officer
State Bank of Mauritius
02.2009 - 01.2014
Documentation Officer
ABSA Bank (Mauritius) Limited (previously Barclays Bank PLC)
09.2008 - 02.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration (Specialisation: Financial Services)
University of Mauritius
BSC (Hons) - Banking and International Finance
University of Technology
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