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Shazia Hussain

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

As an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) analyst with a proven track record of exceptional customer service skills, I am actively seeking new opportunities to apply and enhance my expertise in the financial industry. While my background is rooted in AML compliance, I am open to exploring roles within customer service that may offer a fresh perspective and allow me to diversify my skill set. With a dedication to upholding regulatory standards and delivering unparalleled support to clients, I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team and pursue professional growth in a role that values both AML proficiency and outstanding customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Crime Operations Analyst

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Albany, Auckland
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed due diligence reviews on new customers prior to onboarding them onto the system.
  • Assessed risks associated with certain customers based on their profile information.
  • Conducted investigations into potential violations of AML laws and regulations.
  • Identified, assessed, and reported any suspicious or unusual activity related to anti-money laundering.
  • Escalate any suspicious activities or high risk customers to FCC for approval.
  • Communicate with clients via phone and email.
  • Spend 2 hours per day on inbound calls answering customer, bank and Relationship manager inquiries.
  • Meet monthly KPIS, attend all meetings and trainings.

Retail Sales Assistant

Lagardère AWPL Travel Retail
09.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Manage tills including opening and closing tills.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person.
  • Worked closely with the management to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

AML Analyst/ AML Specialist

First AML
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conduct customer due diligence on individuals and entities dealing with clients in accordance to the AML/CFT Act 2009.
  • Regularly communicate with clients regarding the status of each of their customers case.
  • Answer customer queries through calls and emails.
  • Meet monthly KPI's (Number of cases opened and closed, average number of days to close a case, caseload per analyst etc).
  • Attend all weekly meetings and workshops to upskill.
  • Ensure to always communicate in a professional manner.
  • Ensure to manage time wisely in order to complete all tasks especially while working from home.

Outbound Telesales Consultant

NZME
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Call interested and previous customer offering them the best paper subscription suitable to their needs.
  • Meeting weekly and monthly KPIs - Sales target, number of calls made, wrap up time and attendance.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Securely taking payment details over the phone.
  • Supporting team with mentoring
  • Uptaking additional online courses to upskill.

Waiting Staff Member

Little Thai Restaurant
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with all customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • General clean up before closing.

Pharmacist/Retail Assistant

Unichem Pharmacy
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Handover prescriptions from the customers to the pharmacist.
  • Assist customers to find the best over the counter medication/ solution for their needs.
  • Handle POS/ run the cash register.
  • Receive stocks and conduct fortnightly stock-takes.
  • Take inbound calls to resolve customer queries.
  • Notify regular clients when their monthly prescriptions are ready.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting, Marketing & Human Resources

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
07.2024

High School Diploma -

Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe, AUK
12.2019

Skills

  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

Micro-credential in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance from Griffith University

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Crime Operations Analyst

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
02.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

Lagardère AWPL Travel Retail
09.2022 - Current

AML Analyst/ AML Specialist

First AML
09.2021 - 10.2022

Outbound Telesales Consultant

NZME
01.2021 - 09.2021

Waiting Staff Member

Little Thai Restaurant
01.2020 - 02.2020

Pharmacist/Retail Assistant

Unichem Pharmacy
09.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Business - Accounting, Marketing & Human Resources

Auckland University of Technology

High School Diploma -

Pukekohe High School
Shazia Hussain