Wio BankCompliance Onboarding Specialist
Dec. 2022 - Feb. 2025Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab EmiratesConducted daily screening of customers, transactions and other relevant data against global sanctions list(e.g. OFAC,UN,EU) to identify potential matches.
Investigated potential sanctions hits to determine if further action is required ,at L3 level.
Prepared accurate and timely Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulatory authorities.
Conducted in-depth investigations into suspicious transactions, including reviewing account activity, customer information and external data sources.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sanctions regulations and updates, through Compliance specialized training.
Conducted comprehensive EDD checks on new and existing customers, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Generated periodic reports on compliance activities, including key indicators and metrics.
Conducted in-depth investigations into high-risk customers, including Politically Exposed Persons(PEPs),and high-net-worth individuals.
Implemented bank-wide the Compliance Training program, which included the Compliance mandatory AML& CFT trainings, as per CBUAE requirements.
Performed Quality Assurance on EDD reviews and onboarding processes.
Maintained updated on relevant regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and propose enhancements to streamline onboarding procedures while maintaining compliance.