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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York

Jersey City, Nj

Performed KYC Outreach for onboardings and periodic reviews of institutional customers. Responsible for the investigation of customers who warranted EDD due to high-risk factors. Tasked with training of new hires and trainees from Japan.· Ensured overall quality and accuracy of client files through KYC Quality Control. · Reviewed KYC documentation for onboarding and account opening processes.· Acted as a compliance Subject Matter Expert in regards to compliance issues.· Involved with the management of the project which required the ability to manage multiple projects and simultaneously work collaboratively with people at all levels of the Bank’s organization.· Member of ad-hoc projects designed to implement, maintain and enhance the KYC compliance program· Conducted negative news searches for new/existing clients and drafted adverse news assessments.· Provided daily reviews of MIS system for information breaks in static data and kept track of upcoming periodic review deadlines and PATRIOT ACT expirations.· Escalated relevant matters to the Compliance Officer.· Assisted with matters relating to regulatory materials and examinations

Tokyo, Japan

Transferred to the SMBC Tokyo Head Office for a one-year period. Supported senior leadership by providing guidance on an extended range of compliance and legal issues. Reviewed annual risk assessments of laws, regulations, and annual Compliance Action Plans for international branch offices. In addition to accomplishing other regular duties, such as: · Traveled to different parts of the country to give educational presentations to relationship managers on KYC and compliance policies.· Member of the Project Team responsible for the enhancement of the enterprise-wide AML procedural manuals, including the assistance with the uniform implementation of the new global standards.· Researched compliance issues and briefed management on legislation, laws, and regulations with potential implications for covered business units.· Led the creation and presentation of compliance training modules for the trading desks of Singapore and Hong Kong.· Assisted in bank projects instituted to improve the KYC processes of the Tokyo head office.

Greater New York City Area

-Member of remediation project for bank operating under MRIA (Matter requiring Immediate Attention)-Assisted in SAR determinations by performing negative news searches on related entities and individuals

Syracuse, Ny

•Wrote appellate briefs for denials of social security benefits by analyzing decisions for procedural errors or incorrect application of evidence.•Responsible for analyzing previous court decision, medical records and relevant laws and regulations and crafting legal argument for appeal.•Trained and supervised a group of student attorneys in their production of appellate briefs

New York, Ny

Reviewed large amounts of confidential information to identify risk to firm;Reviewed and analyzed documents for responsiveness, relevance towards the discovery request and whether documents were privileged;Performed Quality Control (“QC”) level coding;Performed 1st level review of documents for Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit of allegations insider trading from client;Performed 1st level document review for litigation involving mortgage-backed securities;Performed 1st level document review for FTC anti-trust discovery that involved one generic pharmaceutical manufacturer’s acquisition/merger of another general pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Bronx, Ny

Represented low income clients in debt with consumer credit agencies. Negotiated with opposing counsel and argued cases before judges.

Greater New York City Area

Performed extensive analysis of insurance contracts for insurance provider network;Reviewed to determine and code whether specific provisions and clauses were present in hospital insurance contracts.

Gained experience in criminal, domestic relations law, and worker's compensationResearched relevant statutes and case law; drafted memoranda to attorneys relating to criminal and domestic relations lawAssisted in a marital dissolution settlement agreement

Syracuse, New York Area

Certified by NY’s Appellate Division Fourth Department to conduct client interviews, organize and conduct depositions, develop case plans and legal strategies, undertake legal research of relevant statutes and case law, and draft memoranda for case files

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Finance, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Dead Economists Society President, Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society, Amnesty International

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, Cum Laude