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Bracknell, Berkshire, Gb

Bracknell, Berkshire, Gb

Currently serving in the role of Deputy Head of Global Compliance for Xe.com, the world's trusted currency authority.Check exchange rates, send money internationally, and free currency tools at xe.com

Bracknell, Berkshire, Gb

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

▪ Spearhead BSA/AML/OFAC aspects of the integrated engagements, while providing the team with the requisite subject matter expertise for the given process, product, or service under review. ▪ Provide departmental wide guidance on international regulatory AML and Sanctions regimes, serving as key point person when navigating the complexities of the varying requirements of each jurisdiction.▪ Subject matter expert on Corrective Actions designed to bring bank into compliance with consent order requirements, as well as managed the timelines and expectations of regulators in successfully exiting the consent order.▪ Conduct research using open source information, and multiple internal systems to complete CIP/KYC, customer due diligence (CDD) and/or enhance due diligence (EDD) reviews.▪ Assist in the design of the AML risk assessment strategy.▪ Lead the end-to-end review of the bank’s federal law enforcement and US Patriot Act providing guidance on implementation and industry standard best practices.▪ Create effective partnerships and networks with key law enforcement figures, gaining valuable insights into their utilization of information sharing programs, leveraging those insights into program enhancement recommendations.▪ Lead multiple projects while maintaining budgetary discipline and meeting department expectations with respect to report deadlines.▪ Primary liaison for the payments operational audit team. ▪ Manage team project scheduling. Increased utilization on the team 18% while balancing workloads and aligning skillsets to the appropriate projects.

Leawood, Kansas, Us

▪ Performed financial crimes regulatory compliance audits in all jurisdictions in which Euronet operates, becoming familiar with local regulations in over 40 countries and state jurisdictions. ▪ Regulatory coverage included, but was not limited to, the following agencies and regulatory guidance: BSA, OFAC, FCA, ACPR, SEPBLAC, AUSTRAC, FinCEN, as well as various state boards which issue money transfer licenses.▪ Developed project plan for compliance with the 314(b) programs and advocated for participation. ▪ Back-office accounting including risk assessments, fieldwork execution, and report writing.▪ Extensive international exposure to our offices located around the world. Managed an international team and greatly expanded our team through international recruitment efforts. ▪ Refined audit reporting processes, including greater transparency to senior management charged with governance.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

▪ Audit coverage responsibilities included all back office accounting and finance functions of the bank, including risk assessments, planning, fieldwork execution, and report writing.▪ Developed and directed audit methodology training for use during the annual audit conference.▪ Member of the Pulse Action Committee to advance initiatives which improved the employee experience and created efficiencies within the audit processes.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Audit coverage responsibilities included all back office accounting and finance functions of the bank.• Oversight and management of divisions Legal Entity Accounting and Governance, Consumer Real Estate Services, Corporate Tax, Global Banking and Markets•Developed and implemented a new Finance, Accounting, and Legal Entity Governance audit coverage model. Provided training to extended audit team, as well as technical subject matter expertise when required. •Developed new SOX audit methodology within a centralized team increasing SOX efficiency 300% in first year of program operation via working with our external auditors (PwC), as well as other significant parties.