MAHAR CHABRA
** ********* *** • Hicksville, NY **801 • 917-***-**** • *****.********@*****.***
PROFILE
Highly motivated, results-oriented finance professional with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills and a high aptitude for developing creative solutions to positively impact operational performance.
EXPERIENCE
JP Morgan Chase Brooklyn NY
KYC Specialist April 2015-Dec 2015
Initiating KYC review process for entities in the pipeline of the Commercial Banking GHHN Department
Ensuring accurate completion of the review process and timely assigning cases to KYC Officer
Documenting status and reporting key elements of the KYC due diligence process while escalating cases as required
Assisting KYC Officer in completing entire KYC/DDF
Citibank New York, NY
Personal Banker Aug 2011–Dec 2014
Identified prospective customers for Citibank and participated in cross selling activities.
Coordinated with prospective customers and analyzed individual requirements.
Developed strategies for outbound sales and facilitated growth of business.
Designed and implemented sales and credit strategies as per branch business strategies.
Organized regular meetings with segment partners to evaluate all objects.
Assisted clients to efficiently resolve any issues in transactions.
Scheduled periodic meetings and provided information for all client transactions.
Participated in branch events and invited all clients and prospective clients to it.
Sevenseas International Ltd London, England
AML / KYC Analyst May 2007-July 2011
Ensure that due diligence is performed to comply with “Know Your Customer” regulations
Develop expertise in the Firm’s Anti Money Laundering/Customer Identification due diligence policies
Verify and obtain documentation as necessary and update firm’s records
Produce, review and action exception reports
Financial Analyst
Completed P&L and payroll budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for investment, strategy, facility and shared services departments with more than 200 employees.
Created expense tracking and forecasting models in Excel, resulting in improved forecasting accuracy and 20% reduction of time spent on month-end analysis.
Prepared and submitted journal entries for monthly accruals/deferrals, inter-allocation of expenses and adjustments.
Focused on pricing models, financial analysis and volume analysis in the Facilities Management industry.
Worked with the Strategy team in supporting Senior Business Analysts and Project Coordinators with client inquiries and sales pitch preparation.
Chase Bank Queens, New York
Head Teller Jan 2006-April 2007
Coached Tellers to increases in sales.
Directed operational changes to reduce risk and loss.
Maintained overall cash totals for branch and ATM machines.
Referred sales for checking and money market accounts, mortgages and investments.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University –D’Amore – McKim School Of Business
Master Of Business Administration – 2014 – Present
St. John’s University – The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Finance – July 2011
ADDITIONAL
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
Vice President, Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, St. John’s University (September 2007 – Present)
Social Chair, Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, St. John’s University (January 2008 – Present)
Service Chair, Sikh Student Association, St. John’s University (September 2009– May 2010)
Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Intermediate German speaking skills.