Detail-driven Compliance Officer focused on maximizing company compliance with applicable laws and standards. Knowledgeable about internal controls, process evaluations and procedural reviews. Proficient in a broad range of softwares assigned to us by our various IMTO stakeholders such as Ria Money Transfer, Western Union, Moneygram, etc
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Officer
Fast Remit Financial Services & Bureau De Change
03.2021 - Current
Monitoring:
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
Key responsibility for day to day monitoring and reporting of compliance risks.
Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
Create a design to maintain records of compliance activities, including any complaints or investigations.
Establish a compliance testing plan, and conduct compliance checking through random samples to ensure that the company is in compliance with internal policy and produces and Central Bank of the Gambia (CBG) rules and regulation.
Responsible to ensure the all staff are fully aware (the related instructions) of the policy and procedures, KYC(Know your Customer) and SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) related instructions and to implement them accurately.
Liaise with internal departments on Compliance, AML CFT related matters.
Identifying suspicious transaction and raise an STR.
Policies and Procedures :
Develop all policies and procedures related to compliance activities, AML and CFT, and make sure that all policies and procedure are followed.
Review compliance policies and procedures on a regular basis to ensure they comply with CBG requirements.
Laying down a compliance Framework
Risk Assessment :
Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.
Assist with the compliance risk assessment process ensuring that the compliance risks are appropriately identified and assessed.
Reporting :
Provide reports to the Management, highlighting any areas of potential risk to the company.
Coordinate with CBG's representatives during any inquiry, investigation or audits and acts as the main focal point.
Coordinate / engage will regulators as and when required.
AML Due Diligence :
Communicate any major change in AML policies/procedure among the branches based on instructions received by the Central Bank from time to time.
Respond to correspondent bank queries on AML.
Compliance system :
Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
Working closely with IT department to ensure that Compliance system working properly and as per company requirements.
Working closely with IT / Vendors on development on AML system for sanction screening and transaction monitoring.
Training:
Liaise with training department for training of employees on AML & CFT.
Team Development :
Effectively lead and develop the compliance team, in line with department goals, objectives and systems, monitor and evaluate their performance.
Provide a proper motivation and coaching for compliance team
Ensure team receives necessary training and development as per job level to reflect on their capabilities and customer service.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Banking And Finance - Banking And Finance
Management Development Institute (MDI)
MDI Road Kanifing The Gambia, West Africa
09.2020
High School Diploma -
Gambia Senior Secondary School
Box Bar Road, Banjul, Gambia,
06.2017
Skills
Compliance Monitoring
Document Review
Auditing processes
Internal Audits
Timeline
Compliance Officer
Fast Remit Financial Services & Bureau De Change
03.2021 - Current
Advanced Diploma in Banking And Finance - Banking And Finance
Management Development Institute (MDI)
High School Diploma -
Gambia Senior Secondary School
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