Sotonye Horsfall (Acib, Dcp) Email & Phone Number

At CardinalStone Partners, I specialize in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) compliance. Leveraging my expertise in navigating the complexities of the Nigerian capital market, I ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices. My key responsibilities include:Client Onboarding and KYC:Perform comprehensive evaluations and verification of client onboarding documentation, establishing a robust Know Your Customer (KYC)… Show more At CardinalStone Partners, I specialize in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) compliance. Leveraging my expertise in navigating the complexities of the Nigerian capital market, I ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices. My key responsibilities include:Client Onboarding and KYC:Perform comprehensive evaluations and verification of client onboarding documentation, establishing a robust Know Your Customer (KYC) framework to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and risk mitigation.Compliance Governance:Develop, implement, and maintain organizational compliance policies, procedures, and controls.Monitor and evaluate regulatory changes, adjusting the compliance program as needed.Ensure the organization meets all relevant reporting requirements.AML/CFT/CPF Management:Create and execute a robust AML and CTF program for the organization.Identify, investigate, and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities in accordance with legal requirements.Regulatory Correspondence:Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, fostering a strong and cooperative relationship.Accurately prepare and submit regulatory reports.Compliance Training:Design and deliver comprehensive compliance training programs to enhance employee understanding and awareness of compliance obligations and best practices in the capital market.Risk Management:Continuously evaluate and mitigate compliance and operational risks linked to capital market activities.Implement and maintain a risk-based compliance approach for Capital Market Operators.Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting:Monitor client investment activities against established thresholds, identify and investigate suspicious transactions, and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as necessary to ensure compliance.Maintain detailed records of all compliance activities, reports, and risk assessments. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

As a Compliance Analyst of Africa's largest lender, Access Bank PLC, I consistently and passionately perform the following roles:Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence on new and existing customers by reviewing and verifying their onboarding and existing documents.Monitoring and screening customers' transactions to determine suspicious transactions and ensure compliance with all Anti-money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism laws, OFAC sanctions lists, and other related… Show more As a Compliance Analyst of Africa's largest lender, Access Bank PLC, I consistently and passionately perform the following roles:Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence on new and existing customers by reviewing and verifying their onboarding and existing documents.Monitoring and screening customers' transactions to determine suspicious transactions and ensure compliance with all Anti-money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism laws, OFAC sanctions lists, and other related regulations.Investigating and responding to negative news and adverse media on the Bank and its customers.Rendering of Foreign Transactions Returns to the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Security Exchange Commission.Creating partnerships and efficiently improving cooperation with regulatory bodies, and legislative and law enforcement authorities through professional relationship management and compliance to regulatory requirements.Building a solid compliance culture amongst staff through the adoption of a partnership and advisory posture as well as effective communication.Continuous monitoring of activities on customers and staff accounts, filing of STRs and SARs to the NFIU, and promoting the acceptable risk culture of the bank. Show less

Banking And Finance, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Foreign Languages And Literatures, General