Prasanth Kannan

KYC/AML Analyst

Chennai, IN.

About

Highly accomplished KYC/AML Analyst with over 8 years of progressive experience, including 4+ years specializing in customer verification, transaction monitoring, and financial compliance. Expertise spans KYC reviews, PEP and sanctions screening, and advanced fraud detection, with a strong background in blockchain technology, on-chain analysis, and crypto payment systems. Leverages platforms like World-Check One to mitigate risks, ensure regulatory adherence, and fortify financial systems across diverse corporate and crypto environments.

Work

CES Limited

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KYC Fraud Analyst

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Leads fraud detection and risk mitigation efforts for a US e-commerce platform, specializing in analyzing purchase patterns and conducting comprehensive KYC reviews to safeguard financial operations.

Highlights

Analyzed purchase patterns for card-testing, chargeback fraud, account takeovers, and gift-card abuse, identifying critical vulnerabilities and preventing financial losses.

Investigated delivery-package fraud and suspicious order-fulfillment activity, enhancing security protocols and reducing operational risks.

Managed chargeback clearing and resolved payment-dispute cases, improving customer satisfaction and maintaining financial integrity.

Conducted CDD/EDD KYC reviews for high-risk merchants, preparing SAR/STR filings and investigating cases to ensure regulatory compliance.

Energica Advisory

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Data Analyst Intern

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Analyzed supply-chain datasets, created dashboards, and applied risk scoring to provide operational insights and support investigative reporting.

Highlights

Analyzed supply-chain datasets to identify patterns and anomalies using Power BI, enhancing data-driven decision-making.

Created dashboards and visualizations for operational metrics and KPI tracking, improving data accessibility and understanding.

Performed data analysis to support operational insights, contributing to strategic improvements.

Applied risk scoring and pattern-recognition techniques, identifying potential risks and fraud indicators.

Prepared investigative reporting based on analytical findings, providing actionable intelligence.

JAX GROUP OF COMPANY - Jaxcorp Blockchain Services

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Trading Execution & Wallet Specialist

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Monitored and managed blockchain transactions for sanctions screening and compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence and secure peer-to-peer payment operations.

Highlights

Monitored transactions for layering and placement, performing sanctions screening to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Applied KYC frameworks, periodic reviews, and re-KYC using Chainalysis and TRM Labs, strengthening compliance protocols.

Identified ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) with 25% threshold for low-risk and 10% for high-risk corporate accounts, enhancing risk assessment accuracy.

Managed P2P payment systems and executed peer-to-peer transactions, ensuring secure and efficient fund transfers.

Conducted case investigations and maintained FCCR documentation, contributing to robust regulatory reporting.

Web3 Labs

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Trading Analyst & Crypto Specialist

Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Developed and managed automated trading solutions and analyzed market trends to identify investment opportunities and ensure compliance within DeFi platforms.

Highlights

Developed and managed airdrop-farming bots across multiple blockchain networks, optimizing yield generation.

Implemented automated trading execution on Base, Scroll, Solana, Ethereum, and BSC, enhancing efficiency and scalability of trading operations.

Utilized DeFi platforms for automated trading actions and yield-farming strategies, maximizing returns.

Analyzed emerging trading trends and market patterns to identify investment opportunities, informing strategic decisions.

Performed transaction monitoring, adverse-media screening, compliance checks, and case investigations to maintain regulatory integrity.

JAX GROUP OF COMPANY – Jax International DMCC

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Blockchain Consultant

Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Provided expert consultation on blockchain architecture and cross-chain operations, collaborating with developers to enhance security, compliance, and KYC lifecycle management for corporate clients.

Highlights

Worked on blockchain-bridge transaction architecture and cross-chain operations, ensuring seamless and secure inter-blockchain communication.

Collaborated with developers to identify security vulnerabilities and compliance issues, contributing to robust system integrity.

Identified UBOs and verified connected parties, including settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries, strengthening due diligence processes.

Managed the KYC lifecycle (CDD/EDD) and verified source of funds/source of wealth (SOF/SOW) for corporate clients, ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance.

Identified high-risk jurisdictions (including BVI) and detected suspicious activity through velocity checks, structuring, and adverse-media screening, mitigating potential financial risks.

JAX GROUP OF COMPANY (Client) – CyberCommerce DMCC

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Sales Admin Executive - Crypto Payment Solutions

Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Spearheaded merchant onboarding and integrated crypto-payment solutions into e-commerce platforms, managing end-to-end payment processing and compliance documentation.

Highlights

Managed merchant onboarding, document collection, verification, registration, and compliance documentation, streamlining client integration processes.

Integrated crypto-payment solutions into e-commerce platforms and merchant websites, expanding payment options and market reach.

Managed payment-system integrations, including gateways, wallets, and transaction processing, ensuring smooth financial operations.

Developed and maintained websites for crypto-payment solutions, enhancing user experience and platform functionality.

Handled invoices, payment collections, banking transfers, accounting records, PEP/sanctions screening, transaction monitoring (velocity/structuring), adverse-media screening, and case documentation, ensuring financial integrity and compliance.

JAX GROUP OF COMPANY – DECCAN WEB ASSETS

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Admin-cum-Accountant

Chennai, India, India

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Summary

Managed comprehensive accounting operations, Indian tax compliance, and office administration, ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Managed accounting operations, including payment vouchers, invoices, and financial records, maintaining accurate financial statements.

Handled Indian tax compliance, including GST filing and TDS deduction/remittance, ensuring adherence to national regulations.

Tracked funds and analyzed financial data for pattern recognition, identifying discrepancies and optimizing financial processes.

Managed office administration, document control, vendor coordination, and office supplies, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Administered user accounts and security protocols, maintaining data integrity and system security.

JAX GROUP OF COMPANY – K365 Web Assets

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IT Technical Support Specialist

Bengaluru, India, India

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Summary

Provided essential IT support, managed CRM systems, and maintained operational efficiency through comprehensive technical and administrative functions.

Highlights

Provided IT support and troubleshooting for hardware and software issues, resolving technical challenges efficiently.

Managed CRM systems and customer support through chat and ticket resolution, enhancing client satisfaction and system performance.

Handled office administration, document management, scheduling, and coordination, ensuring organized and efficient operations.

Administered user accounts and security protocols, maintaining system integrity and user access.

Performed data analysis and documentation for operational metrics, contributing to informed decision-making.

Education

Latha Mathavan Engineering College

Madurai, India, India
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Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science Engineering

Skills

Compliance & Risk Management

KYC, AML, PEP, Sanctions Screening, Fraud Detection, Transaction Monitoring, CDD/EDD, SAR/STR Filings, FCCR Documentation, Risk Scoring, Pattern Recognition, Regulatory Adherence.

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Blockchain Platforms, World-Check One, On-chain Analysis, Crypto Payment Systems, P2P Payments, DeFi Platforms, Airdrop-farming bots, Automated Trading, Cross-chain Operations, Blockchain Bridge Architecture, UBO Identification, SOF/SOW Verification.

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Power BI, Data Analysis, Dashboards, Visualizations, KPI Tracking, Financial Data Analysis, Investigative Reporting, Operational Metrics.

Technical Support & Systems

CRM Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, System Integrations, Website Development, Network Security.

Financial & Administrative Operations

Merchant Onboarding, Document Collection, Verification, Registration, Payment System Integrations, Accounting Operations, Payment Vouchers, Invoices, Financial Records, Indian Tax Compliance (GST, TDS), Office Administration, Document Control, Vendor Coordination, User Account Administration.