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Alexander Benson

Harston,United Kingdom

Summary

Professional with expertise in customer due diligence and financial crime prevention. Strong skills in risk-based assessments and data analysis support effective decision-making. Committed to regulatory compliance and process enhancement, with a keen attention to detail.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

CDD SME Specialist

SANTANDER
Milton Keynes
08.2022 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated onboarding of High Net-Worth Individuals into Private Bank sector.
  • Established Source of Wealth and Source of Funds through detailed background checks.
  • Conducted risk-based assessments, offering guidance to Private Bankers on client suitability.
  • Reviewed processes regularly to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
  • Performed monthly data analysis, identifying trends and risks for stakeholders.
  • Monitored nine mailboxes daily, maintaining the 48-hour Service Level Agreement (SLA) across all.
  • Executed thorough research on customers from high-risk occupations seeking mortgage products.
  • Developed and implemented a How to Guide for complex CDD cases, updating as necessary.

Financial Crime Apprentice

SANTANDER
Milton Keynes
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Within the apprenticeship scheme, there were three different rotations: 1. Customer Screening 2. Corporate and Commercial Banking (CCB) 3. Customer Due Diligence (CDD).
  • Conducted customer profile analysis to inform risk-based decisions.
  • Utilised various internal and external systems for data analysis, including Factiva and Dow Jones.
  • Completed thorough searches to identify risks associated with sanctions and PEPs.
  • Managed numerous project spreadsheets for Corporate and Commercial Banking, enhancing project organisation.
  • Engaged in constant communication with stakeholders to address regulatory challenges.
  • Investigated high-risk individuals and companies to mitigate money laundering risks.
  • Oversaw team mailbox, efficiently handling exception requests and KYC searches.
  • Assisted over 2,000 Ukrainian nationals in account openings, ensuring timely processing of alerts.

Retail Assistant

Intersport Lincoln
Lincoln
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Executed stock retrieval and management while conducting regular stock takes.
  • Served customers promptly to address inquiries and enhance service.
  • Operated tills daily, ensuring accurate cash handling.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures for the shop.
  • Developed strategies to boost sales through innovative displays and promotional offers.
  • Main focus was increasing the sales of a specific running shoe brand, which was increased by 30%, becoming the best selling shoe in the shop.

Customer Adviser

Halifax Bank
St Albans
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Communicated effectively with banking team and police on fraud and financial issues.
  • Prioritised customer needs while managing requests and transactions.
  • Operated branch opening and closing procedures.
  • Handled cash management, including IDM machine loading and unloading.
  • Assisted customers with CHAPS transfers of substantial amounts.
  • Balanced tills at day-end to ensure accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England
09.2017 - 06.2020

BTEC Level 3 Qualification - Public Services

West Herts College
Watford
09.2014 - 05.2016

GCSE -

Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted

Skills

  • Due Diligence
  • Time Management
  • Investigation
  • Customer Analysis
  • Transaction Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Enhancement
  • Report Writing
  • Risk-based assessments
  • Trend identification
  • Process optimisation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving

Languages

English

Certification

ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.

ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.

Affiliations

Golf

Football

Gym

Gaming

LEGO

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CDD SME Specialist

SANTANDER
08.2022 - 07.2025

Financial Crime Apprentice

SANTANDER
09.2020 - 09.2022

Retail Assistant

Intersport Lincoln
02.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science

University of Lincoln
09.2017 - 06.2020

Customer Adviser

Halifax Bank
09.2016 - 09.2017

BTEC Level 3 Qualification - Public Services

West Herts College
09.2014 - 05.2016

GCSE -

Ashlyns School

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