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London Area, United Kingdom

Design and implementation of robust Quality Checking (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) framework, training and embedding across 5 jurisdictions.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Danske Bank is part of the Danske Bank Group, one of the largest financial enterprises in Scandinavia.
• Successful delivery and closure of Danske Bank’s Financial Crime Program Closure Validation Project ahead of schedule.
• Executed a independent validation review exercise covering the 1Lod and 2LoD Financial Crime initiatives undertaken by Danske Bank as part of their commitment to the Danish Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
• Financial Crime initiatives reviewed as part of the validation process included Sanctions Control Framework, AML Customer Sanctions Screening, AML Transaction Sanctions Screening, Centralized Off-Boarding Process, and.
• Resolved all review related queries via prompt and timely collaboration with 1LoD and 2loD teams as well as senior stakeholders.
• Provided subject matter expert guidance to front office, compliance, operations as well as the wider consultant team.

London, England, United Kingdom

• The Boston Consulting Group is considered to be one of the top 3 global management consulting firms providing strategic management consulting services to its clients.
• Evaluated BCG's Global Supplier Risk screening framework processes and provided written recommendations for change.
• Oversaw the redesign of BGC's global supplier risk management’s screening process covering Sanctions, PEPs, Adverse Media, Money Laundering, ESG, Financial Risk and the On-going monitoring of BCG’s existing supplier.
• Conducted market-wide review of external screening tool providers and provided recommendations report outlining optimal solution.
• Delivered weekly project updates on the BCG ‘Enhanced Screening Program’ to key stakeholders (Managing Partner Level) across Risk, Ops, Finance and Compliance.
• Developed the firm’s Global Screening Program's Enhanced Screening minimum standards policy.

London, England, United Kingdom

• BACB is a international wholesale bank to clients who want to trade in and out of developing markets.
• Managed 11 FTE comprised of Wholesale, Trade Finance, Real Estate and Libya Coverage KYC On-boarding / Refresh teams with direct accountability to the Head of Client Transaction Due Diligence and COO.
• Designated SME for the implementation of the DMS CDD/KYC utility tool, and key stakeholder in bank-wide initiative to radically enhance the client experience via the “Fit for Future” programme.
• Facilitated and managed calls between BACB business lines and certain ‘High Risk’ client compliance departments.
• Enhanced the internal QC function, in turn ensuring more robust reviews on client files.
• Supported compliance department to conduct review of full client population for MiFID classification purposes.

London, United Kingdom

• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the leading bank in the Middle East with the London branch being the hub for FAB's regional activities in Europe. The branch forms a key element of the banks international division.
• Promoted to manage both the Wholesale and Private Banking KYC On-boarding / Refresh teams with direct accountability to country business heads.
• Member of the Governance and Controls Committee, providing counsel and acting as trusted advisor to EXCO.
• Successfully implemented new Client Due Diligence (CDD) operating model to encompass additional reference data segment positioned within the Middle Office.
• Directed the implementation of a new core banking system (on-going).
• Oversaw satisfactory internal and external audit reviews of the CDD function.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Based in Johannesburg, provided in-country AML/ KYC insight and subject matter expertise to TR Operations staff and senior management.
• Provided project oversight and product support to senior operational and project management teams at 3 of South Africa’s largest and most prominent financial institutions.
• Co-ordinated a roundtable in Cape Town with TR sales reps to showcase the product to South Africa’s Asset Management community.

London, United Kingdom

• Established and led a team of associates performing detailed data analysis of client information provided during the client on-boarding process by Lines of Business (LOB), detecting any potential data quality, AML/ KYC.
• Covering both Global Markets and Global Banking (including Consumer in the US), appointed as Global Head of the QACC team covering US, EMEA and APAC with 23 direct reports.
• Built offshore QACC function in Hyderabad, India.
• Central point of contact for the US Regulator (OCC) in the UK.
• Appointed as the SME in the QACC space for the new proprietary global on-boarding system. Close daily interaction with the business and Programme Management in the US and APAC to ensure that all relevant requirements.
• Developed detailed procedure manuals to cover the QACC work carried out for both legacy Bank of America and Merrill Lynch on-boarding processes and how it is communicated to relevant BAML stakeholders.

London, United Kingdom

• Positioned between potential new clients and the Sales and Distribution Groups, managed 4 Analysts with indirect management of 30 as Deputy Head.
• Regular interaction with business heads, MLRO and CEO in my capacity as being responsible for the EMEA Client Due Diligence process for UBS AG.
• Additionally handled Institutional and Private Client segments. Superior client service skills utilised to ensure that transition to new business was conducted in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
• Delivered pre target date for Joint ventures in Dubai and Turkey.
• Responsibility for approval of EMEA new business initiatives where Client Due Diligence was a pre-requisite.
• Received UBS “Thank You Award” outside of compensation period for outstanding contribution to the Firm.Additional responsibilities: - Deputy Head of the EMEA Cultural Awareness Committee - Lead member of the London.

London, United Kingdom

• Managed 2 teams totaling 22 people.
• Received industry acknowledgement for being part of the team that launched and managed OTC online – the first Equity Derivative e-tool in the market.

London, United Kingdom

Investment Banking Operations

London, United Kingdom