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Parbati Dhakal

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
2022.02 - 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
2019.01 - 2022.01
  • 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
2017.06 - 2018.12
  • 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
2016.03 - 2018.11
  • 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
2013.10 - 2016.02


  • 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
2011.02 - 2013.09
  • 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
2010.03 - 2011.02
  • 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
2001.04 -

Associate of Science - Science Education

Prithivi Narayan Campus
Pokhara, Nepal
2001.04 -

High School Diploma -

Bright Future Higher Secondary School
Tanahun,Nepal
2001.04 -

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

2022-12

Leadership and Management - eLearning College

2022-03

AML Compliance Officer

Al Rostamani International Exchange
2022.02 - Current

Fraud Prevention - Global Draft - Thomson Reuters

2020-08

Financial Crime- Middle East Draft - Thomson Reuters

2020-03

Branch Compliance Coordinator

Al Rostamani International Exchange
2019.01 - 2022.01

Duty Supervisor

Al Rostamani International Exchange
2017.06 - 2018.12

Senior Cashier

Al Rostamani International Exchange
2016.03 - 2018.11

Foreign Exchange Teller

Al Rostamani International Exchange
2013.10 - 2016.02

Cashier Cum Customer Service Assistant

Spinneys Dubai LLC
2011.02 - 2013.09

Primary School Teacher

Vinayak English High School
2010.03 - 2011.02

Diploma in Secretarial Management - The New Era Institute

2005-09

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Social Science

Pashupati Multiple Campus
2001.04 -

Associate of Science - Science Education

Prithivi Narayan Campus
2001.04 -

High School Diploma -

Bright Future Higher Secondary School
2001.04 -
Parbati DhakalAML Compliance Officer, Financial Crime Investigator KYC and AML Analyst