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Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
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Salina Kanji

Onehunga,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced AML professional with over three years of expertise in real estate compliance, specializing in customer due diligence, and onboarding high-risk entities. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, managing daily AML operations, and streamlining compliance processes. Known for delivering high-quality outcomes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning workflows with NZ AML/CFT regulations. Brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, and is ready to lead a high-performing team while contributing to strategic business goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior AML Specialist

First AML
10.2022 - Current
  • Instrumental in building the Bayleys/Tangerine AML team from the ground up
  • Rapidly progressed into senior responsibilities, reflecting strong performance and leadership potential
  • Stepped in as Acting Team Lead during Claudia’s leave, maintaining team stability and performance
  • Consistently supports broader team needs beyond core duties, including:

- Managing daily workflows and distributing key tracking spreadsheets to AMLCOs

- Overseeing shared inboxes during staff leave

- Handling urgent cases and assisting with time-sensitive compliance requests

  • Trains and mentors new team members to ensure smooth onboarding and consistent quality standards
  • Builds and maintains strong working relationships with key AML Compliance Officers (AMLCOs)
  • Contributes to continuous process improvements and ensures alignment with AML/CFT regulations
  • Audit scores are consistently 95% or above.
  • Consistently one of the top specialists for UBP.

Intermediate AML Specialist

First AML
, Auckland
08.2022 - 10.2022

Junior AML Specialist

First AML
, Auckland
11.2021 - 08.2022

Showroom & Warehouse Worker

ECC Limited
Grafton, Auckland
01.2013 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: ECC is a high end lighting and furniture store. Working both in the showroom and the warehouse.
  • Gained experience in attention to detail

Retail Salesperson

Platypus Shoes Limited
, Auckland
08.2017 - 07.2018

Gained valuable experience communicating with a diverse range of individuals, strengthening my confidence, professionalism, and ability to provide high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2020

Bachelor of Business -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2017

Certificate of Business -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2015

Hobbies and Interests

Fitness & Wellbeing, I enjoy playing both netball and hockey to keep fit and as a bit of exercise. It is also a good way to socialize and meet new people and work well together in a team., Hockey, Auckland Indians Sports Club, Onehunga High School 1st 11 team, I played hockey during my school years, at which in my last year I was the captain of the 1st 11 Hockey team, and I have also been playing club hockey since 2011., Netball, Auckland Indians Sport club, Other interests include listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

Accomplishments

  • Most valuable player award for club hockey in 2017
  • Top seller across Australia and New Zealand in 2017 when working at Platypus
  • Two Values Awards at First AML 2023 and 2024

Volunteer Experience

  • The Heart Foundation, 2020-02, 2020-02, Charity money collection for the Heart Foundation.
  • Eat My Lunch, 2020-02, 2020-02, Helped make and pack lunches for school children at Eat My Lunch.

Timeline

Senior AML Specialist

First AML
10.2022 - Current

Intermediate AML Specialist

First AML
08.2022 - 10.2022

Junior AML Specialist

First AML
11.2021 - 08.2022

Retail Salesperson

Platypus Shoes Limited
08.2017 - 07.2018

Showroom & Warehouse Worker

ECC Limited
01.2013 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Business -

Auckland University of Technology

Certificate of Business -

Auckland University of Technology

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