Nicole Chalira

Experience

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  Virtual English Teacher

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2015

  Proof-reader/Editor

  In this position, I edited and proofread academic documents for university students in the UK, usually speakers of English as a second language. Among others, they include native speakers of Spanish, Italian, German and Arabic. The students typically sent essays, dissertations, theses, critical reviews, research proposals, etc, via email to be analysed and reviewed ahead of their academic deadlines.

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  Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Law Faculty

  Feb 2014 - Nov 2016

  This position involved assisting with research on various topics broadly related to human rights, as well as aiding with proofreading and referencing. \ This position involved marking 1st and 2nd year LLB student test papers under the lecturers’ supervision. Only students obtaining the highest grades in the year are selected as markers.

  • Research Assistant

    Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Student Assistant (Marker)

    Feb 2014 - Nov 2016
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  Golden Key International Honour Society

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Secretary(Nelson Mandela Metroplolitan University Chapter)

  This position involved handling all correspondences to university authorities and other Golden Key Officials as well as members. The chapter at Nelson Mandela University was awarded gold status during my year of service.

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  Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University International Office

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2016

  Student Assistant

  This position involved orientating and assisting with the University’s foreign exchange students. This year the orientation took the form of a weekend long trip which I and my colleagues supervised.

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  Russell, Smith and Associates

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

  Legal Intern

  This position involved drafting letters of demand, court summons and legal opinions as well as being present at civil court proceedings.

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  Friedman Scheckter Attorneys

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Legal Intern

  This position involved drafting letters of demand, court summons and legal opinions as well as being present at civil court proceedings.

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  Greyvensteins Incorporated

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Legal Intern

  This position involved drafting letters of demand, court summons and legal opinions as well as being present at civil court proceedings.

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  Malawi Legal Aid Bureau

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Legal Assistant

  In this position I primarily worked on a Donor Funded project aimed at promoting the rights of prisoners in Malawian detention centres, particularly the right to access to justice. This involved consultations with the inmates, drafting of bail applications and appeals, advocating for the rights of the inmates to prison and court officials, liaising with donors and reporting. In addition, I assisted the indigent population in various legal matters including criminal cases, family law cases and land disputes. Show less

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  Save the Children UK

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

  Volunteer
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  Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

  Graduate Trainee
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  First Capital Bank, Malawi

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  Management Trainee (Credit and Legal)

  I successfully completed the Management Trainee programme which involved undergoing hands on training in various areas of the Bank's operations with an emphasis in the handling of legal claims, drafting and review of commercial contracts, conveyancing, corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, credit risk management and debt recovery.

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  Sacranie, Gow and Company

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  In this position I focused mainly on corporate, commercial and regulatory work including but not limited to legal due diligence reviews ahead of take overs, mergers and acquisitions, reviewing sale and purchase agreements of assets as well as shares, and advice on competition law and exchange control matters in Malawi. I was also tasked with research, drafting opinions and providing advisory and company secretarial services to both local and international clients in the corporate sphere. Moreover, I was responsible for the incorporation of companies and NGOs, registration of intellectual property rights, Reserve Bank Registrations and and the development and implementation of litigation strategies in the courts. I also supervised both Legal Assistants and Paralegals in their day-to-day tasks. Show less In this role I was tasked with ensuring compliance with the Financial Crimes Act on behalf of Sacranie, Gow and Company. This involved, among other things, keeping abreast of changes in the relevant laws, conducting regular Money Laundering and Terrorist-Financing risk assessments, formulating risk mitigation strategies, organizing staff trainings, conducting customer due diligence checks, transaction monitoring, record keeping and reporting all large currency and suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Authority. Show less

  • Legal Associate

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Compliance Officer

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Standard Bank Malawi

  Feb 2022 - now

  In this role I lead a team of analysts to ensure the team is operating effectively & efficiently in order to reduce the risk of the organization's products & services being used to carry out or conceal financial crimes. I am required to stay abreast of, identify and report / escalate new and emerging trends in the legislative and regulatory environment, and ensure that in-depth investigations into financial crimes are conducted. I also provide assurance to regulatory bodies and other relevant stakeholders that the bank is adhering to all relevant legislation & regulations therefore mitigating the potential for operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation. Show less In this role I lead a team of analysts to ensure the team is operating effectively & efficiently in order to reduce the risk of the organization's products & services being used to carry out or conceal financial crimes. I am required to stay abreast of, identify and report / escalate new and emerging trends in the legislative and regulatory environment, and ensure that in-depth investigations into financial crimes are conducted. I also provide assurance to regulatory bodies and other relevant stakeholders that the bank is adhering to all relevant legislation & regulations therefore mitigating the potential for operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation. Show less

  • Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Team Leader, Financial Crime Compliance

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2023