Andre J Fortuin Email & Phone Number

I have a financial, auditing background and have more taken up governance roles and have more recently gained more than 15 years experience in Risk Management and Compliance fields. I specialise in financial services regulatory compliance, governance, risk assessments and control evaluations and have expanded into the private sector as an Independent Owner for past few years. I have held senior positions within organisations and I have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing effective risk management frameworks and procedures. I am a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a strong commitment to excellence. My experience in Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk functions and includes compliance with regulatory reporting obligations. This involved working with external regulators and senior stakeholders across the organisation of approximately 3000 persons including sales staff, operational, and executive teams.I have a proven ability to develop and implement compliance and risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures. My experience and knowledge within regulatory compliance encapsulates financial services regulations and AML/CFT/KYC.I have the ability to build and lead high-performing teams and am able to communicate effectively with senior management, staff, and regulators.I am able to identify risks, think strategically and proactively to identify and mitigate risks.With my strong analytical and problem-solving skills, I am able to identify root causes of problems and develop mitigation plans. I am able to communicate effectively with senior management, staff, and regulators.I work independently and/or as part of a team to achieve common goals.I have developed and implemented compliance risk management framework that resulted in a significant reduction in various risk categories. I have led a team that successfully implemented a new FAIS and AML/CFT compliance program.I have also successfully negotiated a number of regulatory settlements and inspections with regulatory authorities and presented risk management and compliance topics.