Results-oriented Analyst skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
KYC On-Boarding Analyst
Flagstone Investment
11.2021 - Current
Perform accurate quality reviews, comprehensive research, and conclusion to ensure the case meets KYC and Consumer AML standards
Independently conducted enhanced due diligence reviews of clients during the account opening process providing detailed documentation of the due diligence performed
Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR's)
Complete Screening on different Global and Corporate entities including complex accounts, Trusts, Hedge Funds, Charities and SPVs
Escalate red flags and alerts to the MLRO in situations where they are unable to be discounted
Manage systems/programs-generated alerts in line with policies and procedures
Perform client due diligence reviews utilizing internal and third-party research tools ensuring accurate reviews and that they meet KYC / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards
Responsible for managing the onboarding of new complex relationships and accounts
Working closely with the business for the identification and submission of any PEP Memorandum to the Internal Compliance and Anti-money Laundering team for approvals
Creating and Maintenance of accurate KYC profiles on Internal KYC systems whilst ensuring all supporting KYC documentation is obtained by global and regulatory requirements
Carrying out a transactional analysis to identify payments to high-risk jurisdictions and blacklisted countries and check if these payments are in line with the client's nature of business
Performing full KYC/AML reviews on the existing customer base whilst ensuring Bank's AML/KYC procedures are applied in line with appropriate laws
Updating accompanying databases to reflect review completion and any additional counter-party information and details
Verify risk assessment parameters and conduct a 4-eyes check on completed KYC/AML files and the escalation of any identified to the Risk Management Group where necessary
Carry out proper Due Diligence for periodic reviews and remediation of corporate and retail customers in line with the bank's KYC policies and procedures.
AML/KYC Analyst
CITIBANK
06.2018 - 06.2021
Analysed client data, documentation, and negative news to determine a Client Risk Profile as established under the KYC Procedures
Liaised with clients, front office, credit, legal, technology and operations as part of the KYC process
Ensured a CDD/EDD was properly done at customer take-on which includes understanding control and ultimate ownership of the customer's entities and identifying PEPs
Investigate full ownership and control to identify all ultimate beneficiaries and possible PEPs for KYC and risk management purposes
Assessment of PEPs and the risk associated with PEPs and their connected/ associated persons
Ensure accurate and complete KYC/AML due diligence records on new and existing counterparties and ensure that relevant databases are updated to reflect the completion of the review and any additional relevant details
Undertake effective KYC/CDD procedures including screening for new and existing counterparties and ensuring that internal and external KYC /AML requirements are effectively met
Carry out proper Due Diligence for periodic reviews and remediation of corporate and retail customers in line with the bank's KYC policies and procedures
Supported the relationship manager to identify new business opportunities and prospect target clients
Determined the level of risk to be applied to customers using criteria such as the nature of the product, the jurisdiction to which the customer is linked, customer industry/occupation, delivery channel and complexity of the ownership structure.
Senior Lead Generation
Internal Results
11.2015 - 05.2018
Prospecting, Generation, qualifying, processing, and following up on leads and appointment setting for the external sales team
Providing consistent, concise, accurate internal and external communications
Collaboratively work with the sales, marketing team and EI leadership to develop lead generation strategies to generate lead opportunities with prospective customers
Providing consistent, concise, accurate and timely weekly/monthly sales lead gen activity reports to management
Working collaboratively in a team environment and independently
Solving complex technical integration solutions and issues
Assist in preparing concise, targeted proposals and contracts
Developing and maintaining a strong relationship.
Account Manager
Search Engine Easy (Google's partner)
02.2013 - 06.2015
Provide delivery of offline and online marketing resources
Work with the marketing director to create a marketing strategy
Prioritize and deliver an outstanding customer service experience to Google's advertisers, publishers and/or users
Provide strategic and consultative advice and help solve technical issues by working with many businesses
Strategically creating and operating Advertising for clients across the UK and Ireland for the SMB Market
Well experienced with google software CRM and Google Ads Manager
Manages and tracks all sales stages of the renewal opportunities
Closes and processes renewal deals for Enterprise/Corporate accounts
Analyzing data and pre-empting decrease in Lead Generation for Client Retention as well as actively ensuring that new business clients are contacted to create an OC and POC
Create a pay-per-click marketing campaign or keywords search campaign
Test and analyze the performance of the PPC campaign to determine efficiency and effectiveness
Manage the budget of each client to stay within the limit and avoid overspending while utilizing the budget to the maximum potential to give the client the most of his or her money.
Skills
KYC
AML
On-Boarding
Due Diligence
Periodic
Entities
Analytic skills
Planning
Organization
Prioritization
Decision making
Extensive knowledge about KYC processes and AML regulation
Excellent analytical and observational skills
Strong Critical Thinking
Sound decision making
Avid researcher
Good time management and organisational skills
Risk analysis and creation reports
Proficient in the following systems; Lexis Nexis, Comply, Adverse Media screening, World-Check
Education Training Skills
Diploma in Project Management, Ibats college, 16-19 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Data Management and Analytics (Level 8), Dublin business school, 13/14 Augier Street, Dublin 2
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Co. Donegal
ICA Certification in Anti Money laundering, Currently studying