Sujith Joseph
Director
- Practice Head – Governance, Risk and Compliance
Competencies
- AML/CFT, Sanctions & FATF Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance Framework, Gap Assessment & Risk Assessment
- Policies & Procedures / SOP Development
- KYC Remediation
- FATCA, CRS / AEOI, CBCR reporting & review
- Investment Fund, SPV and Insurance Compliance and MLRO services
- Governance and Board Reporting
- Risk Management
- International Tax Advisory & Tax Planning
- Project Management
- AML Transaction screening and monitoring systems
- Compliance and internal Audits
- AML/CFT Trainings
- Regulatory Interactions
- IFRS
Experience Overview
- Sujith is a highly accomplished Compliance, AML/CFT, and Financial Services professional with over 22 years of international experience in banking, financial services, audit, taxation, regulatory compliance, governance and risk management across Middle East and India.
- As a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist, he has worked with multiple Banks, exchange houses, insurance and FI’s in middle east handling strategic roles in Compliance, AML/CFT, Taxation, Project Management, Risk and Finance functions. He has extensive experience in internal and external audits working with Big 4’s and FI’s across middle east and India.
- Sujith has an in depth understanding and working relationships with Central Banks and Tax Authorities across UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and India. He brings a strong combination of technical acumen and regulatory insight, enabling organizations to maintain a robust compliance culture while strengthening control and governance framework. Proven track record in managing regulatory inspections, implementing compliance transformation initiatives, strengthening governance frameworks, and developing risk-based compliance monitoring programs.
- At First Check, Sujith leads strategic initiatives in Regulatory Compliance, AML/CFT, MLRO outsourcing services, Governance, Risk, Internal Control Framework and Compliance Trainings drawing from a deep track record across Financial Services industries.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Chartered Accountant (FCA) - ICAI, India
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – AICPA, USA
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - ACAMS
- Leadership and Management Programme - Indian Institute of Management, IIM Calcutta, India
- Bachelor of Commerce –Mahatma Gandhi University, India