Sebastian Soto Arce

Experience

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  UCB, Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2018

  Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area or function.Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.Design automated tests to validate the applications.Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information.Good analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources.Using and updating different programs. Show less

  • Site Supervisor

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Citi

  Aug 2018 - now

  Oversees a group of highly qualified project managers and data analysts. Provide short term and long term objectives, for business efficiency on a continuous improvement environment.Responsible for implementing strategies that team members use to achieve a goals, delegating tasks based on each member’s strengths and skills and offering the training necessary to complete their data analytical role.Monitoring team’s progress and achievements of global impact to multiple stakeholders under a SCRUM and AGILE standardized procedures. Show less Responsible for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team.Review submissions submitted throughout the global hubs by junior analysts.Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to provide exception management reporting and ManagementInformation System (MIS) reporting.Perform quality reviews and reviews of procedures and processes.Perform project management responsibilities, including producing project plans, conducting risk analyses and providing weekly updates for senior management.Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. Show less 1. Produce accurate and standardized reporting with key insights to communicate operational performance to Upper Management.2. Provide ongoing support and enhancement of the Data&Metrics Unit by driving alignment with Industry standards and best practices.3. Develop and maintain dashboards and on-demand reporting and feeding data for recurring Operations Review Meeting highlighting priorities, identifying successful results and improvement opportunities.4. Collaborate with multiple businesses areas (Globally and Locally) to develop dashboards, publish recurring status reports, analyze data, and explore how to better support stakeholders.5. Deliver resource forecasting and utilization reports to identify gaps and risks that may impact delivery on projects and operational targets. Show less Conduct client profile reviews for customer accounts.Review all information and documentation ensuring compliance with local regulation and Citi standards.Update KYC forms and client profiles according to policy requirements.Perform KYC tasks, including monitoring and tracking of the KYC records and Appendix approval process, assisting with the development and execution of action planning for expiring records, and ensuring records are not past due.Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Show less Conducting searches, gathering data and recording evidence from internal systems, the internet, commercial databases and enquiry with business or Compliance contacts within the organization.Conducting enhanced due diligence investigations in support of policies and procedures.Reporting unusual client activities which might relate to sanctioned individuals, money laundering or terrorist financing.Conducting alert investigation using global standard policies, procedures and tools, aimed at meeting internal and external regulatory requirements.Operating within agreed business SLAs and confidentiality standards.Building and applying knowledge of sanctions and anti-money laundering processes. Show less

  • Assistant Vice President

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Team Lead Manager

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Data Metrics & Analytics Project Manager

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Compliance AML Quality Assurance

    Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  • ICG KYC Markets Risk Analyst

    Aug 2018 - Nov 2019