Himani Patil
About Himani Patil
Himani Patil serves as the Associate Manager of Compliance AML at IndusInd Bank, where she prepares reports for suspicious accounts and ensures adherence to AML and KYC guidelines. With a background in Banking and Finance, she has extensive experience in transaction monitoring and customer compliance activities.
Work at IndusInd Bank
Himani Patil serves as an Associate Manager in the Compliance AML department at IndusInd Bank, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she is responsible for preparing Grounds of Suspicion (GOS) reports for suspicious accounts, which are submitted to the Financial Intelligence Unit of India. Her role involves reviewing watch lists for domestic and NRIPEP onboarding customers, ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines during compliance activities. She coordinates with branches and the Middle Office Group for customer reviews and field verifications.
Education and Expertise
Himani Patil has a strong educational background in Banking and Finance. She completed her Master of Commerce (M.COM) from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she studied at BANKEDGE, where she focused on Banking and Financial Support Services, earning a PROBE certification in 2018. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her compliance roles within the banking sector.
Background
Prior to her current role at IndusInd Bank, Himani Patil worked at Axis Bank as a KYC Officer (Scrutiny Officer) since 2019. In this position, she conducted name screening for new customers against the AML Negative List to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Her experience in transaction monitoring and alert generation using the FIU Scenario basis and Clari 5 system has contributed to her expertise in compliance and risk management.
Achievements in Compliance
In her professional capacity, Himani Patil specializes in transaction monitoring and alert generation, performing in-depth analysis of large datasets to identify red flag indicators. Her work involves raising alerts for further investigation, which is crucial for maintaining compliance with AML regulations. Through her efforts, she plays a significant role in enhancing the integrity of financial operations within the banking institutions she has been part of.