Joshua Loughran
Auckland
Summary
Detail orientated and experienced professional, seeking an opportunity to use my background within AML & Compliance to expand and grow my professional skillset. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and have a willingness to learn.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior AML Specialist
First AML
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Conduct end to end CDD ensuring compliance within the legislation and our clients AML/CTF programme.
- Keep up to date with regulatory guidelines and changes in the legislation.
- Build out complex entity structures according to their type (trusts, companies, partnerships, charities, body corporate).
- Examine, verify, evaluate and report on processes and systems to ensure integrity and compliance requirements are inline with the company and customers expectations.
- Assist in reviewing processes, risk assessments and managing and reporting on financial risks.
- Communicate with the Engineering & Product team about bugs on the platform (beta testing), ideas for improvements and answering their questions.
Compliance Operations Associate
XE
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Conduct ongoing CDD & ECDD assessments for corporate clients.
- Responsible for onboarding a variety of entities including Partnerships, Trusts, Sole Traders, Charities, Private & Public companies.
- Conduct risk assessments for each corporate client onboarded
- Collecting and maintaining up-to-date customer information and documentation.
- Handling customer verifications.
- Monitoring new and existing clients transactions for any potential suspicious activities and reporting any potential fraud or money laundering.
- Conduct PEP, Sanction Screening & Adverse Media Checks on clients.
Business Onboarding Specialist
XE
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough customer due diligence checks.
- Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers.
- Assisted in audits, leading to improved internal controls and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of KYC processes across the organization.
- Coordinated ongoing monitoring efforts for high-risk accounts by tracking changes in customers profiles and transaction patterns.
- Prevented account closures or penalties with prompt resolution of outstanding KYC issues for high-risk clients.
- Provided training to new team members on KYC procedures.
- Managed a high volume of client data, maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to internal policies for information handling.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
The Swiss Hotel School
South Africa12.2019
Skills
- KYC/B
- Compliance Management
- Customer Due Diligence
- Sanctions Screening
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Senior AML Specialist
First AML
03.2023 - Current
Compliance Operations Associate
XE
08.2022 - 02.2023
Business Onboarding Specialist
XE
11.2021 - 08.2022
Diploma - Hospitality Management
The Swiss Hotel School
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