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Provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and execution of the Company’s Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) FrameworkAdvise and assist Senior Management and the Company’s service providers in the development of procedures and controls to mitigate identified risksDevelop and implement procedures to evaluate the adequacy and application of related procedures and controlsInterpret and summarize the implication of new and changing regulatory requirements at… Show more Provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and execution of the Company’s Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) FrameworkAdvise and assist Senior Management and the Company’s service providers in the development of procedures and controls to mitigate identified risksDevelop and implement procedures to evaluate the adequacy and application of related procedures and controlsInterpret and summarize the implication of new and changing regulatory requirements at the federal and provincial level; provide leadership and guidance to Senior Management and the Company’s service providers in applying the requirementsAct as subject matter expert relating to Company’s federal and provincial regulatory requirements; co-Chair the BCL Market Conduct and Privacy CommitteesDesign and deliver training to the Company and its service providers on the RCM Framework and related risk management requirementsCoordinate communication with federal and provincial regulatory bodies and manage investigations relating to respective regulatory requirementsManage governance practices of the organization, including Board and Committee mandates, Director evaluations, and regulatory requirements and filings related to the Board of Directors and its membersMonitor corporate governance developments and provide recommendations to the Corporate Secretary and the Board in tailoring its governance practices accordinglyPrepare agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions, action items, etc. for each meeting in accordance with approved workplans and mandatesCoordination of Board and Committee mail-outsAttendance at meetings Show less

Dieppe, Nb

Gather manual and system generated data to prepare, review and post journal entries and required transactionsPrepare and review account reconciliationsPerform variety of accounting functions which may include cost accounting, inter and intra segment allocations, tax and fixed asset accountingProduce and prepare Financial, Regulatory or Management Reporting for business lines, including data gathering, cleansing and validationReport for TDBG Financial Statements which may include… Show more Gather manual and system generated data to prepare, review and post journal entries and required transactionsPrepare and review account reconciliationsPerform variety of accounting functions which may include cost accounting, inter and intra segment allocations, tax and fixed asset accountingProduce and prepare Financial, Regulatory or Management Reporting for business lines, including data gathering, cleansing and validationReport for TDBG Financial Statements which may include Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), Supplemental Information, or certain Capital ReportingSupport key stakeholders for reporting needs and requirements Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Performed required KYC screening on new clients by documenting and corroborating the information obtained on the client as required by the global KYC procedures utilizing a variety of independent research sources (i.e. Lexus Nexus, World Check, Internal Databases, etc.)Organized compliance programs on Know Your Customer requirements; changes to Privacy Laws and Anti-Money Laundering/ Combatting Terrorist Financing to educate bank staff on recent and already existing compliance… Show more Performed required KYC screening on new clients by documenting and corroborating the information obtained on the client as required by the global KYC procedures utilizing a variety of independent research sources (i.e. Lexus Nexus, World Check, Internal Databases, etc.)Organized compliance programs on Know Your Customer requirements; changes to Privacy Laws and Anti-Money Laundering/ Combatting Terrorist Financing to educate bank staff on recent and already existing compliance requirements Investigated and reported Suspicious Activity Reports ("SAR") on suspicious activity and fraud cases associated with the bank Directed the development, operations and management of corporate compliance programs and projectsDeveloped compliance culture and fostered good working relationships with regulatory officesMonitored client financial activities to ensure they are legal and in compliance with internal and external bank policies Initiated or recommended an investigative process in response to complaints of policy or procedural violation Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Administered the client take-on procedureDeveloped, maintained and administered appropriate systems and control arrangements with a view towards monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements Monitored compliance with the firm’s Code of Ethics and related policies and proceduresEnsured timely preparation and submission of reports and other filings by Group companies to regulatory agencies and bodiesActively contributed in preparatory work for Dubai Financial Service… Show more Administered the client take-on procedureDeveloped, maintained and administered appropriate systems and control arrangements with a view towards monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements Monitored compliance with the firm’s Code of Ethics and related policies and proceduresEnsured timely preparation and submission of reports and other filings by Group companies to regulatory agencies and bodiesActively contributed in preparatory work for Dubai Financial Service Authority’s annual Risk Assessment visit and other visitsReviewed advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulations and firm policies and proceduresRolled out annual Anti Money Laundering training to all Group staff and Compliance Induction trainings to all new joiners Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Administer and maintain the firm’s AML Policies & ProceduresCommunicate and coordinate applicable policies and procedures, the bank’s code of conduct and employee training on ethics and complianceProvide support and assistance to all departments that may encounter money laundering, terrorist financing, market manipulation or any related concernsLead the design, testing and implementation of the Fortent for Compliance in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work with corporate legal counsel, as appropriate, on issues concerning external regulatory agenciesAssist in responding to regulatory requests and client complaints, maintain records of all queries, complaints and incidentsEnsure the compliance program effectively prevents and/or detects violations of laws, regulations, corporate policies or the corporate code of conductProvide assistance to the business in terms of any ad-hoc KYC queries or ongoing project work and monitor… Show more Work with corporate legal counsel, as appropriate, on issues concerning external regulatory agenciesAssist in responding to regulatory requests and client complaints, maintain records of all queries, complaints and incidentsEnsure the compliance program effectively prevents and/or detects violations of laws, regulations, corporate policies or the corporate code of conductProvide assistance to the business in terms of any ad-hoc KYC queries or ongoing project work and monitor existing customers, reassess documentation Advise staff on applicable regulations and policies and provide compliance related trainings Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Assisted the Head, Investments in managing major areas of investment activity such as preparation of product approvals, concept notes, research, marketing and advertisingResearched investment opportunities, conducted due diligence on prospective investment managers, and evaluated ongoing investmentsManaged product development process, product enhancement activities, assisted with new product idea generation and marketing responsibilitiesResearched and analyzed potential partner… Show more Assisted the Head, Investments in managing major areas of investment activity such as preparation of product approvals, concept notes, research, marketing and advertisingResearched investment opportunities, conducted due diligence on prospective investment managers, and evaluated ongoing investmentsManaged product development process, product enhancement activities, assisted with new product idea generation and marketing responsibilitiesResearched and analyzed potential partner relationships for the product. Managed the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities for Banc assurance productsEnhanced customer loyalty by introducing new partnerships and managed all existing alliancesManaged all aspects of PR and marketing for specified product(s). Designed, developed and executed marketing campaigns, direct advertising and promotional activities with advertising agenciesAssisted in financial responsibilities: estimating, billing, reporting and invoicing for marketing fees and expenses, cooperative advertising requests and documentationPrepared Sales MIS reports, Client Data Maintenance, AUM (Assets under Management) reports, Data and Statistical Analysis Reports, Commission Payout Reports Monthly, Quarterly and AnnualLead the design, testing and implementation of the Wealth Management System for the Van Gogh Preferred Banking clients Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Assisted the Vice President Sales and Marketing with product development, co-ordination with EFS and the GroupManaged research and development programs and activities to facilitate introduction of new products, processes and recommend improvements to existing products and processesManaged all product promotional activities and marketing campaigns, coordinated all events with agencyPrepared all marketing and sales material e.g. press release, brochures, invitations, handouts and… Show more Assisted the Vice President Sales and Marketing with product development, co-ordination with EFS and the GroupManaged research and development programs and activities to facilitate introduction of new products, processes and recommend improvements to existing products and processesManaged all product promotional activities and marketing campaigns, coordinated all events with agencyPrepared all marketing and sales material e.g. press release, brochures, invitations, handouts and presentationsWorked with Agency through the process of design, development, marketing and deployment of corporate Internet presenceCoordinated the production and distribution of various communications with outside vendors, such as printers and mail houses, to meet their designated due dateOrganized and coordinated Press Conferences, Product Launches, Seminars and Conferences, Corporate Parties and Road ShowsAssisted in the tie up of ICICI Bank and Emirates Bank International the first of its kind in the UAE Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Received company’s highest sales awardConsistently met and exceeded sales targetsAssisted with administrative and marketing tasks such as preparation and distribution of publications, presentations, newsletters, mailers and news releases Deputized to Oman for over 2 months to handle NRI Business (Muscat)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Worked as an Administrator, Customer Service Officer and Finance Clerk in short-term assignments, in several departments of EBI (Finance, Human Resources, Training Centre and Network International)Ensured consistent delivery of exceptional service through accurate and efficient processing of all customer transactionsExceeded customer service expectations, demonstrated an expert level of knowledge with regard to bank products, services, policies and proceduresOrganized meetings… Show more Worked as an Administrator, Customer Service Officer and Finance Clerk in short-term assignments, in several departments of EBI (Finance, Human Resources, Training Centre and Network International)Ensured consistent delivery of exceptional service through accurate and efficient processing of all customer transactionsExceeded customer service expectations, demonstrated an expert level of knowledge with regard to bank products, services, policies and proceduresOrganized meetings, events and conference calls with members of Senior Management both globally and locallyPrepared and updated PowerPoint presentations and organized agendas for internal and external meetingsMaintained and updated computerized record keeping/data processing systems; maintained computerized and manual files of correspondence, records, and other important confidential documentsProvided Administrative support, project support, event organization and produced PowerPoint presentations Show less

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