Natasha Lessing
Durbanville,South Africa
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in KYC and regulatory compliance, adept at managing time effectively and solving complex problems. Demonstrates exceptional stress management skills and remains calm under pressure, ensuring seamless operations in high-stakes environments. Committed to leveraging strong analytical abilities to enhance compliance processes and support organisational goals.
Experienced professional focused on KYC compliance and risk management. Deliver thorough customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence to mitigate financial crime risks. Utilise strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure regulatory adherence and safeguard company reputation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
KYC Officer
Boutique Collective Investments
Cape Town, Western Cape
2023.06 - Current
- Assisted in the development of internal policies, resulted in enhanced regulatory compliance.
- Maintained strict confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive client information and records.
- Conducted comprehensive background research, ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined KYC processes to ensure customer profiles were accurate and up-to-date.
Compliance Manager
Boutique Collective Investment
Cape Town, Western Cape
2015.06 - 2023.05
CISCA Compliance,
- Mandate and Regulation 28 Compliance
- Perform Due Diligence on non-approved Foreign CIS Securities and submit to the Trustees for approval
- Actively manage the mitigation of compliance breaches received daily and weekly from Trustees and appointed Administration Company
- Tracking of non-compliant findings with respective business unit function managers until resolved
- Ensure the effective implementation of the Compliance Monitoring program and undertake all aspects of monitoring activities
- Monitor the efficiency and consistency of compliance controls and assist with the enhancement of procedures and controls
- Review Fact Sheets and ad-hoc marketing material and submit to the FSCA
- Responsible for ASISA & FSCA quarterly reporting
- Responsible for reporting SARB to LISPs and South African Reserve Bank
- Report on Regulation 28 audit
- Report to ASISA all mandate changes
- FICA checks
- AML Reporting Officer
- Risk Management
- Assist with Regulatory Risk Management Compliance Plan
- Assist with Compliance Policies
- FAIS Category 2 Monitoring (under supervision)
- Prepare compliance reports to management and various committees and governance structures within the group
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - BCom Economics and International Trading
Northwest University
Potchefstroom, North West 2008.01 - 2011.12
Skills
- KYC Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Stress Management
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
Certification
Regulatory Examination Certificate - RE3 First Level Regulatory Examination
Regulatory Examination Certificate - RE1 First Level Regulatory Examination
ASISA CIS Short Course
UCT Compliance Management Course
Affiliations
- Running
- Socializing with friends
- Cooking / Baking
- Reading
- Tasting Wine
- Spending time with family
Timeline
KYC Officer
Boutique Collective Investments
2023.06 - Current
Compliance Manager
Boutique Collective Investment
2015.06 - 2023.05
Certificate of Higher Education - BCom Economics and International Trading
Northwest University
2008.01 - 2011.12