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Ntombizodwa Nkosi

Senior (AML/CTF) Compliance CDD Analyst
RANDBURG EXT 10

Summary

Accomplished Senior AML/CTF Compliance CDD Analyst with a proven track record at Apex and Investec Bank - South Africa, enhancing compliance frameworks and fostering team collaboration. Expert in analytical thinking and process improvements, significantly mitigating risks and driving efficiency. Skilled in report preparation and leading cross-functional teams to exceed regulatory standards and achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior (AML/CTF) Compliance CDD Analyst

Apex
01.2023 - Current
  • Assess the risks associated with money laundering, TF and sanctions.
  • Implementing best practices and regulatory risk requirements.
  • Provide advice, input and guidance to stakeholders.
  • Mitigating strategies by identifying and analyzing associated risks Identifying gaps and discrepancies in compliance and risk management processes to address potential weakness.
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
  • Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on various regulations, ensuring accurate interpretation and application throughout the organization.
  • Leveraged data analytics to identify trends and patterns in compliance performance, enabling proactive issue resolution before escalation.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to identify compliance gaps, resulting in improved regulatory adherence.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence exercises for mergers or acquisitions activities, confirming regulatory alignment prior to completion .
  • Enhanced company compliance by developing and implementing robust policies and procedures.
  • Fostered an organizational culture focused on ethical behavior, promoting compliance awareness and commitment across all levels .
  • Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
  • Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Regulatory Ops Analyst 

Investec Bank -South Africa
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Analyze and investigate all daily alerts generated from

screening.

  • Actively engage with with the business and all branches to develop information flows in relation to client activity and transactions.
  • Assess the risk associated with client transactions.
  • Actioning various important control reports in order to mitigate

risk and compile information.

  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research..
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

Financial Crime Officer

Investec Bank -South Africa
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • . Monitoring daily and monthly money movements with reference

to specific clients in line with AML requirements.

  • Performing periodic reviews to ensure all enhanced due

diligence is up to date.

  • Insuring business is aligned values in terms on AML/TCF
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.

Education

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - Certificate

ACAMS
Online
04.2001 -

Skills

    Report Preparation

    Analytical Thinking

    Team Collaboration and Leadership

    Issue Identification

    Information Gathering

    Deadline Adherence

    Data Processing

    Process Improvements

Timeline

Senior (AML/CTF) Compliance CDD Analyst

Apex
01.2023 - Current

Regulatory Ops Analyst 

Investec Bank -South Africa
06.2020 - 01.2023

Financial Crime Officer

Investec Bank -South Africa
02.2019 - 06.2020

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - Certificate

ACAMS
04.2001 -
Ntombizodwa NkosiSenior (AML/CTF) Compliance CDD Analyst