CLS is a market infrastructure group (Non-traditional Bank) that has at its heart the foreign exchange settlement service (“CLSSettlement”). As a Systemically Important Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI), CLS has a unique and important position as the world’s leading provider of FX settlement services and market solutions. •Provide outstanding support to the FCC Lead, and team in daily management of ABC Risk Assessment activities while engaging with multiple (1LoD and 2LoD) functions to ensure consistency in the Firms’ AB&C Program application.•Provide input to all relevant departments and parties in operating model design of AB&C controls and business processes, leading to improved organizational coordination.•Facilitate development of a firm-wide ABC compliance culture by promoting benefits of ethical business conduct and compliance, leveraging in-depth research on current strategies to drive increased adherence with minimal budget impacts. •Proactively champion best practices and effective stakeholder management.•Effective collaboration among FCC, Compliance, Vendor Management and Operational Risk with regards to TPRM Framework and Segmentation activities. •Support Head of AML/KYC with Business as Usual (KYC and EDD) related projects. •Support and develop targeted-Compliance training/awareness sessions.

Provide outstanding support to Head Anti-Bribery and Corruption, AME, and team in daily management of ABC risks while aiding AME Countries to ensure consistency in the Group ABC Programme application; created an ABC related handbook to share best practices, common issues, and essential insights across key ABC focus areas impacting AME FCC employees. Sought as a key adviser to Senior Management in ensuring conformance with local requirements and Group regulatory compliance standards, establishing and building out new governance strategies which were later considered a company gold standard. Designated as a subject matter expert in partnering with stakeholders on clarification of regulatory expectations, laws, best practices, policies, global standards, and risk management activities, and train new manager on all pertinent concepts.-Received multiple promotions, provide input to all relevant departments and parties in operating model design of ABC and business processes, leading to improved organizational coordination.-Facilitate development of a countrywide ABC compliance culture by promoting benefits of ethical business conduct and compliance, leveraging in-depth research on current strategies to drive increased adherence with minimal budget impacts. -Champion best practices and effective stakeholder management, gaining buy-in for the entire ABC Programme. -Support business leaders and stakeholders in decision making, incorporating many different ABC policies, practices, and trends.-Revamped approaches to deliver ABC related broadcast, communications, and cascading of critical information, leading to greatly enhanced productivity across the compliance function. -Designated as Secretary of the monthly Regional ABC AME Governance Forum with 25 countries in attendance, leveraging multiple software solutions to connect multiple jurisdictions, agenda design and topics of ABC relevance.

Joined to work with Governance and Frameworks in the management of regulatory risks and provide support to the UAE Country Compliance team. Overcoming time-sensitive operational challenges through ingenuity, superior work ethic, and strong attention to detail. Expanded professional expertise at every opportunity concerning policies/processes/DOIs to address financial crime risks, aligning with relevant regulatory requirements in a different jurisdiction (non U.S.) while providing subject matter expertise.-Offered top-tier assistance to the Director, Compliance - Governance and Frameworks with orchestration of the Government & Regulatory Relationship Plan (“GRRP”), with efforts praised by executive leaders and used as a template for future planning.-Led and successfully supported various rigorous Regulatory Exam reviews for the branch including Audit activities. -Direct exposure and management of the UAE Central Bank relationship during active branch examinations. -Prepare detailed, well-received reports to offer clear analysis and keen insights into long-term planning.-Support Director, Compliance - Governance and Frameworks with the management of UAE Compliance Governance Forum, including committee ToRs, agenda, minutes and all other relevant functions; spearheaded a number of related projects to improve support, and excelled as an internal adviser to other departments for similar initiatives.

Ensured smooth adoption and implementation of the Identify, Communicate and Escalate (ICE) FCC protocol, maintaining diligence and dedication with performing research investigations and management of daily processes; achieved improved efficiency using contemporary practices. -Supported facilitation and fulfillment of ICE requirements and created a knowledge hub to convey related information.-Developed, tracked, and followed up on issues, action plans, and escalation reports while working in a high-stress environment, collaborating with multiple teams and rising above strict performance standards. -Handled the identification and escalation of potential risks and issues to senior management through appropriate governance channels, acting as a trusted resource for many different concepts surrounding FCC regulations and standards.-Enhanced operational effectiveness regarding FCC operations.-Managed FCC metrics inventory to meet ongoing governance needs.

Exceeded all expectations in the management and training of the Remediation Engagement and Fulfillment unit (team of four), integrating various leadership and coaching techniques to guarantee goals were met. -Managed all Remediation Engagement and Fulfillment reports required by the FCC Governance stream.-Supervised coordination of the end to end process around the Bi-Weekly Status meetings with the external Monitor, organizing many different operational requirements and solving complex problems to maintain workflow.-Assisted with analysis and distribution of the Monitor’s Progress Report to the New York State Department of Financial Services, acting as the primary liaison with relevant stakeholders and ensuring reliable lines of communication were in place.

Participated in government services and the legislative process by mobilizing constituents’ cases within the New York jurisdiction in order to obtain solutions with the respective State agencies: Housing, Education, Social Security, & WTC/911 FEMA agency. Researched for legislative reference the economic development & trade issues of Latin American and African Communities in New York State. Attended conferences and seminars as an intern representative for Senator Hillary R. Clinton’s office

Engaged in round-table dialogues concerning the fostering of permanent dialogue with UN and non UN bodies on salient issues of concern to the international community.