Sherin Devassy Email & Phone Number

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it." A quote from Warren Buffet, which has inspired my career like nothing else.I present myself as a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist with an extensive background in driving compliance operations and implementing & overseeing risk-related programs. A major chunk of my 14+ years of experience has been at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, where I have acquired expertise in leading & reviewing Compliance Programs; creating & revising compliance standards, policies and procedures; performing complex analyses to identify potential compliance issues and areas within compliance requirements.Leverage skills in adhering to KYC / CDD / EDD / AML norms, conducting retrospective transaction reviews & risk categorization for clients, and scrutinizing suspicious activity cases to identify & refute money laundering activities. Successfully approved new clients through due diligence procedures including the review of KYC documentation, public record research and AML procedures. Acts as SME in dealing with high-risk accounts & transactions and framing internal policies, procedures & training materials to support compliance with regulatory requirements. Possess in-sight knowledge of Anti Money Laundering Risks & Regulations and Financial Crime Patterns involved in the products and services offered by the bank.Some of my key highlights include: ✪ 2018: Tamayous Certificate for Service Excellence✪ 2012-13: Part of T24 Implementation and Testing TeamAs an individual, I am a self-starter with excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyze data trends and out-of-pattern activities, independently assimilate, analyze & evaluate information from disperse data sources to determine a course of action (e.g., case closure or escalation), and record and communicate this decision clearly and concisely. I am a results-driven professional with a globally immersive experience and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you think, I would be a strong addition to your team, connect with me or drop me a line on LinkedIn or Sherindevessy@gmail.com