Meenu Sadanandan Pillai
About Meenu Sadanandan Pillai
Meenu Sadanandan Pillai is an Operations Officer in Small Business Banking at HSBC, with over a decade of experience in compliance and banking roles across various institutions. She has a strong background in KYC screenings, AML processes, and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners.
Current Role at HSBC
Meenu Sadanandan Pillai currently serves as an Operations Officer in Small Business Banking at HSBC. She has held this position since 2018 in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In her role, she is responsible for generating Cash Transaction Reports (CTR) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) as part of the bank's compliance duties. Her work involves ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining the integrity of banking operations.
Previous Experience at Tanfeeth
Prior to her current role, Meenu worked at Tanfeeth as a Senior CDD Analyst from 2015 to 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this position, she focused on customer due diligence processes, enhancing her skills in compliance and risk management within the banking sector.
Career at South Indian Bank
Meenu Sadanandan Pillai began her career at South Indian Bank, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Bank Clerk from 2010 to 2013 in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India. She then advanced to the role of Assistant Manager from 2013 to 2014. Her experience at South Indian Bank provided her with a solid foundation in banking operations and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Meenu earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Cochin University of Science and Technology, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in compliance, particularly in performing KYC screenings and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) as part of compliance procedures. She is skilled in researching and verifying parties involved in suspicious transactions using databases such as World Check and Watch List.
Specialization in Compliance
Meenu specializes in compliance-related processes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and FATCA remediation. She has extensive experience in identifying politically exposed individuals through the PEP screening process. Her work involves managing compliance duties effectively, ensuring that banking operations align with regulatory standards.