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Timeline
About me
Compliance Officer @ Opus Private Limited | Monitoring, Risk Management
Education

Guernsey college of further education
2003 - 2005A level business studies eActivities and Societies: A Level Business Studies

St peter port secondary school
1998 - 2003Gcse mathematics c
St peter port secondary school
1998 - 2003Gcse science c
St peter port secondary school
1998 - 2003Gcse english language and literature, general c
Experience

Northern trust
Feb 2008 - Aug 2008Management support administrator Collecting Client Due Diligence / KYC information and investigating any issues Bank reconciliation generation Audit, Exception, NAV and Safe Custody report generation Booking travel and accommodation for staff and clients both on the island and offshore Stationary ordering and general office upkeep Spreadsheet generation and updating Identifying Managers for new joiners, leavers and students for the Private Equity department Scanning and filing

Deutsche bank
Sept 2008 - Oct 2008Temporary assistant Office Services/Messenger duties Customer Services Scanning/Filing

Kleinwort benson (channel islands) fund services limited
Oct 2008 - Jun 2012Administrator, investor services New client setups New Intermediary/Agent setups Carrying out Client Due Diligence Monthly statement generation and distribution Updating of client information including banking details Carrying out a KYC remediation project Scanning Query Resolution Static data – chasing outstanding original paperwork
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Hsbc private bank (ci) limited
Aug 2012 - May 2014Administrator - middle officeCash Management/reconciliationsFund trade settlements Deal Amendment/cancellation log updatesScanningQuery ResolutionProcedure writing/updating

Generali
May 2014 - Aug 2016Technical operations assistantReinsuranceProcedure WritingProcess MappingPolicy RenewalsServicingUser Acceptance TestingKYC/AML Documentation

Zedra trust company (jersey) limited
Oct 2016 - Jul 2017Cdd officerReview CDD client files for deficiencies and log action points Update Structure Charts on Microsoft VisioCreate Workflows for New reviews and Follow-ups for Corrective / Remediation work

Zedra group
Sept 2017 - Dec 2017Cdd officerReview CDD client files for deficiencies and log action points Update Structure Charts on Microsoft VisioCreate Workflows for New reviews and Follow-ups for Corrective / Remediation work

Peopleperhour.com
Nov 2017 - Nov 2021Freelance proofreaderI Have completed the following projects:3 x Management Training Literature 1 x CRM and sponsorship book (on going chapters)1 x PHD Dissertation40 x Original re-writes of 500 word articles

Ogier
Apr 2018 - Aug 2020Senior cdd administrator• Perform CDD collection and reviews for new and existing clients to ensure all required documentation has been provided to a regulatory standard• Remediate and contact 3rd parties for any outstanding documentation and information as required• Scan and process received documentation either via email or original format into the Viewpoint information management system• Liaise with both Fee Earners and Clients where required• Review and Monitor Risk Screen hits through the overnight batch screening process• Provide statistical data on the Take on Team’s workloads to management and service line heads in regards to the number of matters received and completed, where there are trends and any outstanding matters over 30, 60 and 90 days• Initiate, plan and work through an annual review project on the Legal clients who have not yet completed the CDD process and provide information on outstanding documentation and solutions to avoid these scenarios going forward• Provide assistance to the team in multiple jurisdictions with any non-management escalations though my unofficial Deputy function• Liaise with Compliance to come to agreeable conclusions where matters may be additionally complicated due to the multiple jurisdictions or high-risk elements detected within a matter• Provide training on various aspects of the work I do to the wider team • Deliver training to new starters in the business on who the Take on Team are and what function we provide• Raise SAR’s when necessary• Create RAP forms for consideration and actively chase for approval/declined conclusions to the Risk Assessment Panel for High-Risk matters Show less

Tmf group
Sept 2020 - Nov 2022Senior cdd administratorDetails Acquiring a good knowledge of the different areas within TMF – Private Client, Private Equity, Real Estate and Corporate. Attending meetings with these teams to ensure close working relationships are maintained. • A good knowledge and understanding of the Handbook for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and any other relevant legislation. • Understanding the CDD requirements for different types of entities (i.e companies, trusts, limited partnerships etc.) • Being able to read and interpret structure charts. • Ensuring CDD documentation is maintained and accessible in line with the requirements of AML/CFT Handbook • Updating and maintaining TMF CDD databases and ensuring information is correct and accessible. • Read, understand and assist with updating CDD processes and procedures in line with the GFSC AML / CFT Handbook • Ensuring all CDD exceptions are reviewed on a regular basis, providing updates where required to management. • Providing feedback to Manager on Status of CDD • Ensure that monthly reporting is conducted in a timely and efficient manner • Discounting, flagging and escalating potential screening hits in relation to TMF Guernsey Show less

Opus private limited
Nov 2022 - nowCompliance monitoring officer2nd Nominated OfficerInformation Asset RegisterTransaction MonitoringScreening ChecksOvernight and Manual Screening MonitoringPeriodic Reviews and Action PointsPEP Reviews and RemediationCyber Security and Cyber CrimePolicies and ProceduresCompliance Monitoring PlanRecord Keeping and Document RetentionSafe Custody/Valuable Documents Static Data UpdatesFATCA/CRS AdministrationAttendance at Senior Management MeetingsImplementation and updates to existing business process forms and checklistsThematic Reviews Show less

The cdd files podcast
Feb 2024 - nowCo-hostThe aim of the podcast is to break down everything CDD, EDD and KYC to leave listeners with the knowledge and skills to understand, research and obtain information and documents to accurately complete the CDD process.
Licenses & Certifications

Member
Guernsey association of compliance officers (gaco)Nov 2023
Starting dec 2023 - ica international diploma in managing sanctions risk
International compliance association
Ica postgraduate diploma in financial crime compliance - competent
International compliance associationFeb 2024
Ica advanced certificate in practical customer due diligence - distinction
International compliance associationNov 2020
Massage therapist
Centre of excellenceAug 2017- View certificate

Ica certified practitioner
International compliance associationSept 2024 - View certificate

Ica certified practitioner
International compliance associationMay 2023 - View certificate

Ica fellow membership
International compliance associationMar 2024 
Ica international diploma in aml - merit
International compliance associationMay 2022
Hand reflexology
Centre of excellence online ltdSept 2017- View certificate

Psychology of criminal profiling - level 3
Ncc training resourcesJan 2016
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Committee
Issued by Guernsey 2023 NatWest International Island Games on May 2022
Associated with Chantelle-emma Hilton FICA Prof.PgDip (FCC)Volunteer - Youth Inclusion Project
Issued by Jersey Youth Service on Aug 2017
Associated with Chantelle-emma Hilton FICA Prof.PgDip (FCC)Volunteer Administrative Assistant
Issued by Aspire Charitable Trust Jersey on Jan 2018
Associated with Chantelle-emma Hilton FICA Prof.PgDip (FCC)Volunteer
Issued by Autism Jersey on Sept 2016
Associated with Chantelle-emma Hilton FICA Prof.PgDip (FCC)
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