Thashanthan Vamadevan
About Thashanthan Vamadevan
Thashanthan Vamadevan is a Data Processing Executive at HSBC, specializing in KYC analysis and financial crime compliance. With a decade of experience at Raintree Consultancy Services and a background in business management, he promotes a strong compliance culture and conducts thorough AML/KYC reviews.
Current Role at HSBC
Thashanthan Vamadevan currently serves as a Data Processing Executive, transitioning to KYC Analyst and Financial Crime Compliance professional at HSBC in Sri Lanka since 2020. In this role, he promotes a strong compliance culture by providing guidance on anti-money laundering compliance risk-related matters. He is involved in reviewing publicly available sources for Client Due Diligence and assists the AML Manager with various functions of the Customer Due Diligence Team.
Previous Experience at Raintree Consultancy Services
Prior to his role at HSBC, Thashanthan Vamadevan worked at Raintree Consultancy Services (Pvt) Ltd for a decade, from 2013 to 2023. He held positions as a Market Research Analyst for 10 years and as a Business Analyst for 9 years. His experience in these roles provided him with a solid foundation in market analysis and business processes, contributing to his expertise in compliance and risk management.
Education and Qualifications
Thashanthan Vamadevan earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management from Buckinghamshire New University, studying from 2014 to 2015. He also completed his Advanced Level in Commerce at Bambalapitiya Hindu College between 2006 and 2011. His educational background equips him with knowledge in business, management, and marketing, which supports his current role in financial crime compliance.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk Management
In his current position, Thashanthan Vamadevan is responsible for conducting periodic and trigger-based AML/KYC reviews across various customer types and legal structures. He investigates potentially high-risk customer activities and provides risk-based conclusions. His work includes drafting and documenting compliance-related policies and procedures, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
Contributions to Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives
Thashanthan Vamadevan plays a key role in promoting anti-money laundering initiatives within HSBC. He provides guidance to internal clients regarding compliance risk-related matters and assists in maintaining a strong compliance culture. His involvement in reviewing customer activities and ensuring adherence to compliance standards is critical to the organization's risk management efforts.