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Kevin Edison

Kevin Edison

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished AML Compliance Officer with remarkable experience under high-activity trading environment, backed by substantial experience within prominent financial services organizations in the UAE. Leveraging in-depth expertise in AML/CFT guidelines as per CBUAE standards and international Policies, I have consistently ensured that businesses operate in full alignment with both national and international regulatory frameworks. My proven track record exemplifies my commitment to upholding compliance in all aspects, supported by the following skill set.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Al Fardan Exchange

Al Fardan Exchange
Dubai
04.2022 - Current

Fardan Line Manager or MLRO googleGoAMLgoAML

Junior Compliance Officer

Mawarid Exchange
Dubai
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Provide assistance in execution and implementation of the regulations issued by the Central Bank of The U.A.E. and company’s internal policies and procedures throughout the organization
  • Sanction screening for daily Remittance, Incoming and FC transactions
  • Provide assistance in administration of compliance monitoring & on-boarding functions, KYC, CDD & EDD
  • Review the STR’s raised by the branch and further raise it to the Compliance Manager and further reporting to FIU if found suspicious
  • Assistance in obtain documentary proof of suspicious transactions and ensure effective record keeping of suspicious transaction identified and report to the CBUAE
  • Familiarize with the training functions to the staff - induction & refresher training program
  • Familiarized with record keeping & updating records in compliance department
  • Reports for regulatory filing and reporting to CBUAE portals of Daily Remittance, GOAML, ERF and reply for IEMS and other Regulatory search and freeze enquiries and updating the same in internal Black list Master.
  • Addressing various inquiries from governmental departments, police and regulatory authorities
  • Coordinate with CBUAE for Audit, and with Internal and External auditors for the independent audit
  • Developed remedial action plans when needed if audit findings called for action
  • Providing ongoing support to maintain and uphold the compliance program
  • Assisting MLRO for assigned duties & for all regulatory requirements & standards establishment

Branch MLRO

Al Ghurair Exchange
Dubai
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • Coordinating with Compliance Department regarding Compliance and AML/CFT matters.
  • Ensuring all Customer KYC are accurate and Completing all the Compliance Checklist
  • Monitoring day-to-day transactions of the branch for any unusual ones and report to the Compliance Department at the Head Office.
  • Taking instructions /approval from the Compliance Officer, Compliance Department and reporting on all matters regarding AML Compliance.
  • Responsible for the safe keeping of the AML related documents of the branch.
  • Responsible for the archiving of all related files and when required, retrieving the files from the achievers for proceeding five years.

TRANSFER CLERK

Redha Al-Ansari Exchange
Dubai
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • On boarding Individual and Corporate Clients
  • Attending the customers for making DD, Telex Transfers, Electronic Transfers.
  • Receive/issue cash transaction instruments like Remittance, Foreign Currency Exchange, TT, and Value Added Services transaction payments etc.
  • Complying to Organization's AML Policy & Procedures.
  • Report to AM/Br. Supervisor about any discrepancy in cash count.
  • Reconcile all end day transactions prior to leaving the branch to ensure that all cash receipts & delivery are in order with business transactions.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE

MUTHOOT FINCORP LTD
Kollam
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Attending the customers for Loan and Electronic Transfers and reporting of Unusual activities to Senior Manager / Risk Manager.
  • Receive/issue cash transaction instruments like Remittance, Foreign Currency Exchange, Value Added Services transaction payments etc.
  • Complying to Organizations AML Policy & Procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Specialized in Finance

Kerala University
India
09-2012

Skills

  • Strong documentation skills, with the ability to summarize findings effectively
  • Excellent Analytic skills to review large customers data and make right decision at right time
  • Strong skills in using Risk Based Approach (RBA)
  • A clear sense of priority, good planning skills and ability to tackle work in an organized approach
  • Strong research skills, including online search tools, tenacity and ingenuity in the pursuit of reliable source and information for suspicious activities investigation
  • Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills
  • Knowledge in software's - Worldcheck, Kharon, FIU Portals, Casmex, Ishield etc
  • Strong Computer skills including tool likes Microsoft Office and especially Excel

AREA OF EXPERTISE

  • Policy & Procedure,Internal Controls.
  • KYC- Client Onboarding
  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Sanctions & Negative News Screening
  • PEP Screening
  • STR/SAR Reviewing and Reporting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Case Management
  • Team Management
  • Training & Development

Certification

SAP R/3 ERP, module FI-CO (Financial Accounting)

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Personal Details

Name - Kevin Edison
DOB  - SEP 1991
Nationality - Indian
Gender - Male
Religion - Christian
Marital Status -Married
Mobile no - +971524166030
Email -kevinedison808@gmail.com

Timeline

Al Fardan Exchange

Al Fardan Exchange
04.2022 - Current

Junior Compliance Officer

Mawarid Exchange
01.2019 - 03.2022

Branch MLRO

Al Ghurair Exchange
12.2018 - 12.2018

TRANSFER CLERK

Redha Al-Ansari Exchange
06.2015 - 11.2017

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE

MUTHOOT FINCORP LTD
04.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Specialized in Finance

Kerala University
Kevin Edison