Charlotte Njambi Ndegwa
Anti-Money Laundering Audit Administrator
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated Anti-Money Laundering Audit Administrator professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Anti-Money Laundering Audit Administrator
Russell Bedford (Dubai) Limited
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Perform the planning and execution of AML reviews and interact with mid-senior management in the presentation and discussion of audit findings
- Establish and maintain working relationships with senior and operations management, Compliance and IA leadership, regulators, IA staff, and external service providers to ensure adequate communication, cooperation, and understandings exist to execute the AML independent review strategy timely, efficiently, and effectively
- Exercise professional judgment in maintaining comprehensive AML audit programs to monitor AML program controls and provide appropriate reports to management and regulatory bodies
- Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems and business controls
- Identify and document business processes and controls in order to evaluate risks and compensating controls
- Contribute to the company’s continuous improvement initiatives by assisting auditors in providing advisory and consulting services to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of company assets
- Assist in assuring audit practices conform to department and professional standards
- Facilitate meetings to discuss audit findings and consulting services with top levels of management.
Analyst Customer Screening
Emirates Islamic Bank
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Investigated potential matches generated from information captured by branches or daily changes to client or list details to decide whether to approve/decline the alert in compliance with the Bank’s Sanctions Policy
- Conducted investigation of potential matches by comparing the client information on the Customer Acceptance Screening Application system with information from screening lists, in order to determine whether a prospective customer, existing customer or related party is the stated individual/entity on the applicable watch-list, using the guidance encapsulated in the Sanctions Policy and Restricted Activity Matrix
- Conducted internet searches where required to obtain more information on prospective client, existing client or related party to support decision
- Captured appropriate comments on the screening system indicating decision and rationale for decision
- Followed up on requests for information in order to finalize alerts
- Refer alerts with insufficient information to source to obtain required information, to be able to formulate a decision
- Populated escalation templates when a potential match has been detected and when approval from higher authority needs to be obtained within the required time frame and to the set quality standards
- Populated rejection templates when positive matches have been identified in order to report the matter to higher authority
- Maintained proper records of all alerts processed, declined and escalated in the assigned storage area for audit purposes and enquiries
- Ensured work queues are cleared on a daily basis Assist with the clearing of backlog queues in case of batch screening when required.
Sanctions Screening Analyst
Sharjah Islamic Bank
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Identified sanctions risks, using the sanctions screening software
- Potential sanctions screening matches are identified, reviewed to identify false positives, transactions requiring further information and suspicious transactions requiring further action
- Carried out complex research/investigations in order to confirm whether or not the potential matches to Global sanctions lists are actual matches according to laid down guidelines
- Analysed potential matches on swift messages/payments from local and international business units to make an informed decision,
- Referred and escalated matches accordingly as stipulated in the working instruction to originating business unit and relevant compliance department
- Took ownership of pending matches, ensuring follow up are done, own actions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner
- Analysed and acted on instructions received from originating business unit /compliance department
- If unclear with the instruction, raise concerns and suggestion before executing of the instruction
- Analysed referred false positive matches and make recommendations to the maintenance of Good Guy list in a concise and detailed manner
- Analysed the rules that govern the automated systems of SIDE Safe watch, which identify any potential matches, understanding the business logic rules that create such matches.
Administrative and Marketing Assistant
Russell Bedford (Dubai) Limited
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2015 - 03.2016
- To deploy, implement and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media, and display advertising
- Provided data & ROI analytics related to marketing campaigns for line management review
- Prepared refreshments for meetings as required and ensure that the boardroom is cleared in timely manner when meetings are finished
- Developed a strong professional network and utilizing that network to bring in new business referrals on a regular basis
- Worked with operations team on execution of marketing plans and sales promotions
- Performed World-Check and Customer Verification Procedures as a KYC and Customer Due Diligence requirement for all new and on-going clients of Russell Bedford Dubai Limited
- Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Compiled product, market and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration
Egerton University
Kenya 01.2012 - 12.2014
Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Due Diligence, Compliance Monitoring, Supervision and Training,CRM, ShareFile, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Proficiency in Legal Research and Writing, World check & LexisNexis
undefinedTimeline
Anti-Money Laundering Audit Administrator
Russell Bedford (Dubai) Limited
04.2020 - 04.2022
Analyst Customer Screening
Emirates Islamic Bank
11.2018 - 03.2020
Sanctions Screening Analyst
Sharjah Islamic Bank
04.2016 - 10.2018
Administrative and Marketing Assistant
Russell Bedford (Dubai) Limited
01.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration
Egerton University
01.2012 - 12.2014
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