Parbati Dhakal
AML Compliance Officer, Financial Crime Investigator KYC and AML Analyst
Dubai
Summary
An ambitious, committed and result driven AML and Compliance professional. Willing to enhance my expertise and knowledge in order to achieve the overall goals of the organization as well as develop professionally to fit in the compliance regime for persistent growth and sustainable development of the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
AML Compliance Officer
Al Rostamani International Exchange
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and regulatory developments, incorporating relevant insights into the company''s AML program.
- Delivered targeted AML compliance training sessions, increasing employee awareness and understanding of key requirements.
- Enhanced AML compliance by implementing risk-based monitoring systems and procedures.
- Reviewing and assessing new and existing client's profile ( KYC, CDD,EDD) and their associated business risk to ensure business risk to ensure business complying with internal policies and procedure and local and international regulators for low, medium, and high risk client.
- Risk and Control Assessment and Management in conjunction with the Head of Department, implement the agreed program for control assurance in order to identify, assess key controls within Compliance.
- Handling of SAS AML and Omni Case study ensuring the prompt response to all internal and external queries within stipulated timeline.
- Developed comprehensive customer due diligence EDD program that included enhanced account monitoring, transaction monitoring and document review including PEP's and UBOs.
- Identifying the deficiencies and gaps in the KYC program, internal controls and suggest the improvement and enhancement possible solutions.
Branch Compliance Coordinator
Al Rostamani International Exchange
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Played an integral role in creating a robust business continuity plan that addressed potential disruptions from a compliance perspective.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes related to risk management strategies.
- Contributed to a positive corporate culture by promoting ethical behavior throughout the organization.
- Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics, increasing overall awareness and understanding.
- Handled AML Compliance transactional queries at the branch level. Supply KYC and Enhanced due diligence documents as requested by the compliance department regarding the different transactions.
- Evaluate the customer profile, nature of business and jobs, accumulate and verify the source of fund documents and determine customers, clients and transactions to onboard.
Duty Supervisor
Al Rostamani International Exchange
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Manage and supervise the shift for the smooth operation of the business and branch activities.
- Reviewed performance data regularly adjusting staffing needs accordingly maximizing productivity during peak hours.
- Improved team efficiency by creating schedules, delegating tasks, and monitoring staff performance.
- Ensured that the branch achieves business and operational goal.
- Prepared EOD branch reports, daily activity reports and verify documentations.
- Manage day to day operations of the branch and ensure that all operations are carried our effectively and efficiently in the branch.
Senior Cashier
Al Rostamani International Exchange
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Stayed informed on company policies and procedures, allowing prompt response to questions from both colleagues and customers.
- Process high value transactions on remittances and foreign transactions efficiently. Perform cash, cheque and online transfer transactions.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of currency transactions.
- Monitor currency stocks and reconcile discrepancies.
- Efficiently quote rate to the customers to close the business deals on remittances and forex transactions.
Foreign Exchange Teller
Al Rostamani International Exchange
10.2013 - 02.2016
- Process telegraphic transfer to various countries.
- Handling customer queries and complaints as required.
- Handle relations with customers who are interested in buying/selling foreign currencies as well as remittances.
Cashier Cum Customer Service Assistant
Spinneys Dubai LLC
02.2011 - 09.2013
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Primary School Teacher
Vinayak English High School
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Created learning resources for the students
- Created lesson planning and teaching materials.
- Prepared and facilitate positive student development
- Assign and correct homeworks
- Supervising students
- Carrying out assessments and setting homeworks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Social Science
Pashupati Multiple Campus
Kathmandu Nepal 04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Science Education
Prithivi Narayan Campus
Pokhara, Nepal 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bright Future Higher Secondary School
Tanahun,Nepal 04.2001 -
Skills
- KYC Verification
- Transaction Monitoring
- Sanction Screening
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Attention to detail
- Data Analysis
- Financial crime Investigation
- Team Collaboration
- Computer literacy
- Compliance Training
- Language : English, Hindi, Nepali
Certification
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - ACAMS
Timeline
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - ACAMS
12-2022
Leadership and Management - eLearning College
03-2022
AML Compliance Officer
Al Rostamani International Exchange
02.2022 - Current
Fraud Prevention - Global Draft - Thomson Reuters
08-2020
Financial Crime- Middle East Draft - Thomson Reuters
03-2020
Branch Compliance Coordinator
Al Rostamani International Exchange
01.2019 - 01.2022
Duty Supervisor
Al Rostamani International Exchange
06.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Cashier
Al Rostamani International Exchange
03.2016 - 11.2018
Foreign Exchange Teller
Al Rostamani International Exchange
10.2013 - 02.2016
Cashier Cum Customer Service Assistant
Spinneys Dubai LLC
02.2011 - 09.2013
Primary School Teacher
Vinayak English High School
03.2010 - 02.2011
Diploma in Secretarial Management - The New Era Institute
09-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Social Science
Pashupati Multiple Campus
04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Science Education
Prithivi Narayan Campus
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bright Future Higher Secondary School
04.2001 -
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