About Me
A very resourceful, versatile, result-driven individual with 2 years of comprehensive experience financial industry. With strong knowledge of KYC/Customer Due Diligence (both Retail and Corporate clients), Suspicious Act…
A very resourceful, versatile, result-driven individual with 2 years of comprehensive experience financial industry. With strong knowledge of KYC/Customer Due Diligence (both Retail and Corporate clients), Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Compliance procedures and AML Operational Risk processes having worked in similar capacity with financial institutions. I also have strong knowledge of KYC On-boarding, Renewal and Remediation processes, CDD review, as well as strong awareness of Sanctions Regime and Transaction Monitoring within Retail Banking and Commercial Banking. I am very organized and able to multi-task but still prioritize my work to meet strict tight deadlines. I am an emphatic and articulate team player with a strong character, seeking stimulating and challenging roles where my skills can be properly utilized. Developing exceptional relationships with team members, clients and senior leadership. Organizing and managing operational services. I have led and worked with counterparts in various departments and successfully achieved set out KPI’s. I am a fast learner with analytic thinking skills and ability to adapt to evolving industry trends.
Experience
KYC/AML Analyst
<p>Collating key information to carry out customer's risk assessment and Adverse Media Search<br>
Performing AML investigations and quality control reviews to ensure completeness of KYC file<br>
Conducting due diligence and enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients<br>
Analysing ownership structure/layered entities classifying these entities under the relevant risk ratings<br>
Performing detailed analysis/investigation of complex transactions and adverse media on clients to identify potential suspicious activity such as structuring and high-risk wire activity<br>
Determining if documentation exceptions have been appropriately resolved and risk factors identified and addressed during the CDD and EDD processes<br>
Regularly reviewing and screening clients to identify PEPs and their associates<br>
Performing regular reviews of all client files to check for changes in static data and to update and confirm compliance with AML, due diligence, and the Bank’s Customer Identification Program<br>
Analysing and determining the AML risk for high-risk products such as Trade Finance, Client Money Accounts, Deposit boxes etc.<br>
Reviewing documentation for entities such as Corporations, Trusts, Private Holding Companies, Partnerships, and Individuals as per the policy in order to upload them in the system<br>
Monitoring, updating, and screening systems for sanction lists and PEPs<br>
Preparing reports and analysis to be presented to senior Management as part of the Due Diligence and KYC processes<br>
Ensuring the KYC/AML record is completed in compliance with Bank policies and procedures<br>
Using internal and external AML and research systems/databases to undertake additional research for CRA/AML purposes, as required<br>
Engagement with Relationship Mangers (RM) whom will be liaising with their clients</p>
KYC Analyst
Collating key information to carry out customer's risk assessment and Adverse Media
Search
• Performing AML investigations and quality control reviews to ensure completeness
of KYC file.
• Conducting due diligence and enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients. Analysing
ownership structure/layered entities classifying these entitles under the relevant risk
ratings.
• Performing detailed analysis/investigation of complex transactions and adverse
media on clients to identify potential suspicious activity such as structuring and highrisk wire activity.
• Determine if documentation exceptions have been appropriately resolved and risk
factors identified and addressed during the CDD and EDD processes.
• Regularly reviewed and screened clients to identify PEPs and their associates.
• Performed regular reviews of all client files to check for changes in static data and to
update and confirm the compliance with AML, due diligence, and the Bank’s
Customer Identification Program
• Analysing and determining the AML risk for high-risk products such as Trade
Finance, Client Money Accounts, Deposit boxes etc.
• Reviewing documentation for entities such as Corporations, Trusts, Private Holding
Companies, Partnerships, and Individuals as per the policy in order to upload them in
the system.
• Monitoring, updating, and screening systems for sanction lists and PEPs.
• Preparing reports and analysis to be presented to senior Management as part of the
Due Diligence and KYC processes.
• Ensuring the KYC/AML record is completed in compliance with Bank policies and
procedures.
• Using internal and external AML and research systems/databases to undertake
additional research for CRA/AML purposes, as required.
• Engagement with Relationship Mangers (RM) whom will be liaising with their
clients.
Office Manager
<p>Organized periodic general meetings<br>
Planned, assigned, and directed responsibilities<br>
Directed general company operations<br>
Sold holidays and insurance<br>
Provided advises and assistance about Visas and Passport<br>
Researched new travel packages for the customers<br>
Communicated with airlines and hotels about their holiday available packages and discounts for customers<br>
Displayed active listening to both external and internal customers<br>
Interviewing, selection, and hiring; training new and existing employees<br>
Managed corporate travel programs, including relationship with agencies<br>
Optimized online booking adoption<br>
Sensitized employees periodically on new travel plans<br>
Represented the company in air travel and agencies’ meetings</p>
Office Administrator
<p>Welcoming visitors and directing them to the relevant office/personnel<br>
Carrying out clerical duties such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing documents, including office correspondence, memos, resumes, and presentations<br>
Coordinating and managing appointments, meetings, and the conference room schedule in order to prevent duplicate bookings<br>
Performing bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, monitoring accounts receivable, and budget tracking<br>
Maintaining general office files, including job files, vendor files, and other files related to the company’s operations<br>
Purchasing office supplies, equipment, and furniture<br>
Overseeing the maintenance of office facilities, and equipment<br>
Performing other relevant duties when needed</p>