Balaji Muralidharan
About Balaji Muralidharan
Balaji Muralidharan is an Associate Director at UBS in Hyderabad, India, with extensive experience in compliance and KYC functions. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions, including Tata Consultancy Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and holds an MBA in Finance.
Work at UBS
Balaji Muralidharan has been employed at UBS since 2021, currently holding the position of Associate Director in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Prior to this role, he served as an Authorized Officer at UBS from 2018 to 2021 for three years. His tenure at UBS is marked by a focus on compliance functions, particularly in the area of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD).
Previous Employment History
Before joining UBS, Balaji Muralidharan worked at several notable organizations. He was a Lead Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services from 2016 to 2017, and a Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers - Service Delivery Center from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Senior Analyst at Wipro Limited from 2012 to 2016 and worked as an Officer at the Royal Bank of Scotland Business from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he was a Senior Associate at NatWest Markets Plc in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Muralidharan studied at Kalamandir in Chennai, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance. He possesses expertise in setting up KYC-CDD functions from the ground level and specializes in integrating strategic perspectives with operational processes to enhance compliance functions. His knowledge extends to identifying and remediating gaps in KYC processes to ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Professional Skills
Balaji Muralidharan has developed a strong skill set throughout his career, particularly in compliance and regulatory frameworks. His experience includes establishing KYC-CDD functions and improving operational processes to enhance compliance. He is recognized for his ability to identify gaps in KYC processes and implement solutions that align with regulatory requirements.