Chathura Priyadarshana
Summary
Dynamic Senior Compliance Officer with extensive experience at HSBC, excelling in financial crime investigations and regulatory reporting. Proven track record in authoring Suspicious Activity Reports and enhancing compliance training, fostering a culture of integrity. Skilled in AML, EDD, and risk mitigation, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve compliance excellence.
Compliance professional committed to upholding high standards and achieving results. Proven track record in regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and company policies. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving compliance requirements. Brings expertise in risk assessment and regulatory reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compliance Officer
Doubleclick Group Seychelles
12.2024 - Current
AML/CFT Investigation and Reporting
- Led complex financial crime investigations (AML/CFT), thoroughly analyzing sensitive data to find suspicious activity and manage high-risk cases.
- Authored and submitted high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/STRs) directly to the Financial Intelligence Unit ( FIU ), consistently meeting strict regulatory timelines.
- Managed and resolved all AML alerts from transaction monitoring systems, making clear, risk-based decisions on SAR necessity and following strict procedural standards.
- Conducted advanced Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers and third parties to proactively mitigate financial crime and reputational risk.
- Wrote detailed investigative reports for senior management and legal counsel, clearly documenting findings and supporting internal action (e.g., account exits).
- Served as the main point of contact and external liaison for major regulators, including the FIU, Financial Services Authority (FSA), and the Central Bank .
- Ensured zero significant findings during internal and external audits by coordinating audit activities and guaranteeing full regulatory compliance.
- Implemented robust internal controls and mitigation strategies across the business to prevent regulatory sanctions and legal penalties.
- Managed the development and updating of all compliance policies and procedures , ensuring alignment with evolving AML/CFT and international standards.
- Delivered mandatory compliance training on AML, anti-bribery, and data privacy to all employees, significantly increasing staff awareness and knowledge.
- Embedded compliance principles directly into daily operations, including customer onboarding and marketing, to foster a strong, firm-wide culture of integrity.
- Advised leadership on the compliance impact of new strategic initiatives, acting as a crucial subject matter expert (SME).
Manager Operations - Regulatory Compliance
HSBC Electronic Data Processing
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Global Compliance Management: Managed compliance for operational teams supporting the UK, USA, Jersey, and Bermuda, making sure they followed global tax and compliance rules.
- Tax Reporting (FATCA/CRS): Played a key role in making sure the company was compliant with FATCA and CRS tax reporting rules, including training staff and sending reports on time.
- Audit & Risk Control: Ran regular audits to check rules were being followed. Put in new controls and fixed issues found in audits to lower risk.
- Process Improvement: Improved and updated compliance policies. Led projects to make processes simpler and more efficient in the Global Tax and Compliance team.
- Reporting: Created detailed compliance reports and management data (MIS), ensuring senior leaders got information quickly and accurately for decision-making.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with senior management and business teams across the bank to solve compliance issues and build strong working relationships.
Assistant Manager – Risk and Compliance
HSBC Electronic Data Processing
02.2022 - 04.2024
Investigation & Financial Crime Expertise
- In-Depth AML Investigations: Executed thorough AML investigations , including detailed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) , managing Requests for Information (RFIs) , and performing sanctions/watch-list filter reviews across retail, commercial, and correspondent banking.
- Risk Reporting & Mitigation: Delivered timely and comprehensive risk reports to senior leadership, providing strategic data that enhanced decision-making and the proactive management of financial crime risks.
- Quality Assurance & Best Practice: Coordinated directly with Quality Assurance (QA) and internal investigative units to implement best practices, ensuring consistency and high quality in all financial crime risk management activities.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Led and managed a large cross-functional team of 15 analysts and specialists, directly supporting high-stakes banking operations in the Canada and US markets.
- Training & Capability Building: Developed and personally delivered targeted training programs, significantly enhancing the operational team's compliance awareness, investigative capabilities, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Operational Oversight: Provided critical oversight across three major banking sectors (retail, commercial, and correspondent), ensuring all operations adhered to strict AML/CFT regulatory requirements.
Investigator – Risk and Compliance
HSBC Data Processing Center
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Financial Crime Alert Investigation: Investigated daily system-generated alerts to proactively identify and escalate potential Money Laundering (ML) and Sanctions breaches .
- Complex Case Handling: Managed Level 2 investigations , specializing in cases that involved complex customer profiles and atypical transaction patterns to determine genuine financial crime risk.
- KYC and Transactional Review: Systematically reviewed customer KYC (Know Your Customer) documentation and transactional history to accurately confirm risk exposure and compliance standing for case disposition.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with front-line business units by initiating Requests for Information (RFIs) , coordinating case escalations, and preparing detailed justifications for case closure.
- Risk Mitigation Support: Ensured investigative findings directly supported the bank's efforts to mitigate regulatory and reputational risk.
Executive - Global Trade & Receivable Finance
HSBC Electronic Data Processing
10.2013 - 02.2017
Specialized AML/Sanctions Compliance
- Trade AML and Sanctions Screening: Specialized in Trade AML and Sanction Screening for high-risk export transactions across regions including the Middle East, Sri Lanka, and South Korea .
- Red Flag Escalation: Proactively identified and promptly escalated "red flags" and suspicious transactional patterns related to trade finance, strictly adhering to global compliance and regulatory standards.
- Compliance Documentation Review: Conducted meticulous review of complex compliance documentation for all trade transactions, coordinating with front-line teams to secure necessary approvals and maintain a strong control environment.
- Export Trade Management: Successfully managed end-to-end export trade transactions, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance across multiple global markets.
- Risk & Credit Monitoring: Monitored daily transaction authorizations and managed credit lines, ensuring remittances were processed accurately and on time while managing counterparty risk.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Wrexham University
United Kingdom01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Wrexham University
United Kingdom01-2021
Diploma - Business Management
Pearson
United Kingdom01-2020
Diploma - Counseling &Psychology
ICBT Campus
Sri Lanka01-2022
Certificate - Certificate in AML And Sanctions Compliance
International Compliance Association
United KingdomCertificate - Certificate in Sanctions Awareness
International Compliance Association
United KingdomCertificate - Certificate in SAR Investigations
International Compliance Association
United KingdomCertificate - Financial Crime Typologies (Intermediate)
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
United StatesCertificate - Leading Complex Investigations
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
United StatesSkills
- Financial Crime Investigations
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Sanctions Compliance
- Regulatory Reporting (FATCA/CRS)
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR)
- Transaction Monitoring
- Policy & Procedure Development
- KYC & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Audit & Regulatory Engagements
- Fraud Risk Management
- Internal Controls & Governance
- Team Leadership & Coaching
Timeline
Senior Compliance Officer
Doubleclick Group Seychelles
12.2024 - Current
Manager Operations - Regulatory Compliance
HSBC Electronic Data Processing
05.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager – Risk and Compliance
HSBC Electronic Data Processing
02.2022 - 04.2024
Investigator – Risk and Compliance
HSBC Data Processing Center
02.2017 - 02.2022
Executive - Global Trade & Receivable Finance
HSBC Electronic Data Processing
10.2013 - 02.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Wrexham University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Wrexham University
Diploma - Business Management
Pearson
Diploma - Counseling &Psychology
ICBT Campus
Certificate - Certificate in AML And Sanctions Compliance
International Compliance Association
Certificate - Certificate in Sanctions Awareness
International Compliance Association
Certificate - Certificate in SAR Investigations
International Compliance Association
Certificate - Financial Crime Typologies (Intermediate)
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Certificate - Leading Complex Investigations
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists