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Foster City, California, Us

Foster City, California, Us

Participate in designing and implementing AML compliance programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate money laundering risks across multiple jurisdictions.Conduct client onboarding and ongoing AML reviews to identify and evaluate potential AML risks associated with the company's products, services, customers, and geographic locations.Provide guidance and support to internal teams on AML compliance matters, including customer due diligence and sanctions investigations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders on AML-related matters, including client compliance due diligences and Enhance DD. Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory developments in the AML compliance field and proactively assess their impact on the organization.Conduct training to new hirings on AML compliance requirements and best practices on client due diligences and sanction investigations. Participate in internal and external audits of the company's AML compliance program and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

· Providing support in researching/responding to regulator requests for information as part of audits, examinations and investigations.· Communicate effectively with the business units regarding Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation required, including clients and UBOs source of wealth verification and clarification on complex ownership structure.· Assist in performing AML/KYC due diligence on a range of institutional client types with different legal structures to support businesses across various product groups.

Foster City, California, Us

Performing compliance due diligence reviews of corporate customers in accordance with the US AML/ATF policies and procedures; reviewing client AML questionnaires and ensured information was accuracy and complete, using AML tools such as World Compliance, OFAC list as well as research and analytical techniques using Google advance research thus reducing the possibility of ML/FT.

Port Of Spain, St George, Tt

One of the largest banks in the Eastern Caribbean; formerly a division of Barclays Bank in Trinidad and Tobago.-Implemented a Risk based framework for compliance and monitoring of accounts, including customer profile classification according to their permissible operations and risk rating of customers, products and counterparties to assist management in determining policies and procedures to ensure the bank remains in compliance with AML/ATF Policies and FATF related laws and regulations -Screened and authorized international transactions using AML tools such as World Compliance, OFAC list as well as research and analytical techniques using Google advance research thus reducing the possibility of ML/FT; processed 60+ international wires daily and denied a % of these transactions-Managed periodic control of account behavior; carried out investigations of issues highlighted in the Compliance Committee and provided effective solutions-Performed compliance due diligence reviews of new corporate customer accounts in accordance with the global AML/ATF policies; reviewed client AML questionnaires and ensured information was accuracy and complete-Managed enhance due diligences of high risk customers according to AML/ATF Policies and FATF regulations and the filing of SARs when warranted

Port Of Spain, St George, Tt

-Created and managed a portfolio of clients, achieved excellent business with customers and investors providing significant contributions to the bank's results-Performed analysis of customer financial statements and collected all documentation for granting loans and other financing facilities-Managed negotiations and discounts of letters of credit and other means of international payments (documentary collections, promissory notes, bills of exchange)-Recruited 100+ customer accounts of major foreign companies using the right tools of negotiation and professional communication; achieved client satisfaction and loyalty through excellent service

Company funded by European group of investors, importers and distributors well known FMCG brands in Latin and Central America -Managed branch treasury; responsible for international transactions and hedging risk management-Oversaw accounts receivable and payable, sales invoices, control of consignment goods and reconciliations-Managed relationships with banks and financial institutions and negotiated discounts for bills and bills of exchange-Strong performance resulted in increase of company revenues from USD 1.5M to 4.6M within a three year period

Non-Banking Financial Institution -Participated in the creation and establishment of branch office; implemented the financial accounting software system and managed all branch operations -Promoted to work as a Treasury Analyst headquarters in September 1996; responsible for treasury management, investment compliance and foreign exchange analysis-Performed cash flow ; managed risk hedging to prevent further losses in the cash flows of the company-Performed analysis of customer documentation for granting loans and other financing facilities; performed internal audit activities in accordance with company policies and procedures

State building company-Managed all budgets, schedules, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects in a large company, specialized in Civic & Cultural, Food & Beverage, Fueling Facilities, Commercial Healthcare, Historic Restoration, Education, College & University, Sports, Transportation and Residential projects.-Performed complex project schedules ensuring efficient resource utilization through procurement of labor, materials and equipment according to the budgets and building plans. Managed the time execution of each project, identifying needed resources and maintaining budget control.

European Diplomat In Business Management, Business Management And Administration, Focused On Small And Medium Enterprises

Certificate, California Tax Income Training 2016

Master Of Arts In Economics, Economics