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Claire Ching-Wen Yeh

London

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg Terminal operations. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial data analysis. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. Aspires to contribute effectively within a dynamic team environment while pursuing continuous professional development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Compliance Officer

China Merchants Bank
London
12.2021 - 09.2024
  • Perform horizon scanning and regulatory monitoring to stay current on emerging trends and requirements in financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and other related areas.
  • Attend AML committee meetings and document meeting minutes.
  • Identify potential financial crime risks and vulnerabilities, reporting findings to the MLRO.
  • Work with the Head of Compliance/MLRO in the design and implementation of the financial crime risk controls.
  • Provide compliance support in maintaining transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
  • Conduct monitoring on customers’ CDD, money laundering, sanctions, fraud, market abuse, cybercrime, regulatory reporting as well as other relevant subjects.
  • Develop and present training sessions to all employees.
  • Advise business lines on financial crime and sanctions matters when conducting customer CDD/KYC, including assessments of company structures, products, and regional risks.
  • Prepare HO and regulatory reports, as well as draft financial crime reports.
  • Draft and revise policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with third-party suppliers for compliance tools.
  • Engage in the implementation of the transaction monitoring system, including rule setup and UAT execution.

Risk Control Officer

China Merchants Bank
London
08.2017 - 12.2021
  • Function as the second line of defence by systematically monitoring and evaluating pertinent risks.
  • HO reporting & draft and revise Risk Management policies.
  • Review agreements and relevant documents prior to the loan settlement date, including bilateral loans, syndicated loans, mortgage loans and trade finance transactions.
  • Configure and manage credit limit operations across Corporate Banking, Private Banking, and Treasury products.
  • Prepare meeting materials for the Risk Committee and draft MI report.
  • Create the minutes for the Credit Committee meeting and Risk Committee meeting.
  • Monitor and stay updated on current regulations issued by authorities in both China and the UK.
  • Perform credit proposal analysis.
  • Support system development and execute UAT.

Fixed Income Trader

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank
London
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Analyse financial reports for bond investments and prepare draft proposals.
  • HO reporting and log transactions in management system.
  • Liaise with brokers and sales.
  • Execute forex trading in Bloomberg.
  • Deputy Chief Dealer: handle MM/FX trades, including SPOT and SWAP transactions; calculate daily liquidity balances; prepare daily reports; and coordinate with brokers and counterparties.
  • Perform KYC and AML checks on relevant parties and conduct periodic reviews.

Loan and Bond Administration Officer

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank
London
07.2014 - 05.2016
  • Prepare HO reports for loans and bonds.
  • Review loan agreements and related documents before the settlement date.
  • Reconcile daily incoming and outgoing funds, and prepare reports for outstanding loans.
  • Enter daily transactions (drawdowns, rollovers, and rate fixings) into management system and generate SWIFT messages.
  • Maintain and update loan data in the system.
  • Oversee client accounts and daily operations to ensure seamless workflow, coordinating with counterparties to resolve reconciliation issues.
  • Manage and process new loan drawdowns and maturities, alongside handling desk operations for MM and FX.

Customer Service Advisor

Ours Travel Services
London
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Handle client bookings and issue flight tickets.
  • Design customised group travel packages.
  • Provide assistance to customers with special needs or requests.
  • Manage client complaints and disputes, including calculating taxes and disbursement costs.
  • Provide guidance on travel visa applications and respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Coordinate with external partners, including airlines, hotels, transport providers, and sightseeing venues.
  • Develop and sustain strong customer and business relationships.

Education

MSc - International Business

University of York

BA - Applied Foreign Language (English)

Chaoyang University of Technology

San Sin High School of Commerce and Home Economics - undefined

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Bloomberg Terminal operations

Certification

  • ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
  • CISI Level 3 Award in Combating Financial Crime
  • CISI Level 3 Award in Global Financial Compliance
  • CISI Level 3 Award for Introduction to Investment
  • Level C Technician for Accounting, Taiwan
  • MS Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • GDS system at Amadeus and Sabre
  • Unisys system, SWIFT

Accomplishments

  • A-grade in the personal performance appraisal at CMB London
  • Nominated for 'Hard Working Award' while working for Risk Management at CMB London

Timeline

Senior Compliance Officer

China Merchants Bank
12.2021 - 09.2024

Risk Control Officer

China Merchants Bank
08.2017 - 12.2021

Fixed Income Trader

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank
06.2016 - 07.2017

Loan and Bond Administration Officer

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank
07.2014 - 05.2016

Customer Service Advisor

Ours Travel Services
03.2011 - 06.2014

BA - Applied Foreign Language (English)

Chaoyang University of Technology

San Sin High School of Commerce and Home Economics - undefined

MSc - International Business

University of York
Claire Ching-Wen Yeh