Sameer Ahmed

Experience

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  Aspect

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Project Manager (L&C)

  Educating the business on the relevant regulations that apply and how to mitigates the AML risks involved with daily transactions. proactively liaising with all other departments, when needed to ensure a thorough investigation is completed;Conducting Due Diligence on all new and existing clients, and making sure that the internal policies and procedures are met.presenting a summary and proposed conclusion to senior management in a timely and clear manner, including proposals to implement appropriate steps to mitigate potential risksAssisting in reporting suspicious activities (SARS) to regulators. Show less

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  BNP Paribas

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2020

  Anti-Money Laundering Officer

  Maintaining an ongoing relationship with local Client On Boarding teams and Relationship Managers to carry out Due diligence on all new and existing clients, ensuring that all compliance and regulatory requirements are met according to the company policies and procedures.Engaging with external parties to facilitate and accelerate the on boarding process.Performing periodic reviews on clients to make sure that the correct level of quality assurance is met as required.Working on various structures such as Trusts, Funds, LLP and Charities. Working closely with our FCC teams to ensure that the correct policies and procedures are in place for an effective On Boarding Lifecycle. Participating as an active member of the Central Client On-Boarding team who manages cross border requests from all areas of the wider business.Educating Relationship Managers and the local offices on the wider subject of AML, the policies and procedures. Show less

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  中国银行

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2023

  Senior Associate - FCC (Sanctions & TM)

  · Monitoring daily activities in a timely and accurate manner. Reviewing potential money laundering trends and red flags that may determine whether further investigations are required.· Undertake sanction checking activity in timely and accurate manner, assessing whether payments should be accepted or rejected and providing clear reasoning behind decision making.· Escalate specific cases and direct matches as required by policies and procedures.· Build an awareness of sanction-related matters in order to be able to fully support the business regarding sanctions related queries and concerns.· Develop an awareness/understanding of AML and financial crime risk profiles in relation to the retail and wholesale business.· Pro-actively suggest improvements and assist in the design and implementation of new Financial Crime Policies and Procedures for the Bank.· Assist in planning, preparation and delivery of AML and financial-crime awareness-related training to other team members and Bank staff.· Maintain an awareness of UK regulations regarding general compliance matters including, FCA/PRA Handbook, MiFID, PSD, CCA, DPA and their implications upon the business activities of the Bank and in particular how they impact meeting Financial Crime regulatory requirements Show less

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  PwC

  Apr 2023 - now

  Senior Associate - Financial Crime Advisory (Forensic Services)