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Rashmie Nana Vallabh

Rashmie Nana Vallabh

Johannesburg South Africa

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and resilient Risk Management specialist with 15 years of experience. A seasoned banking specialist having had the good fortune to work across major financial institutions as well as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

I specialize in in-depth Financial Crime and Anti-money laundering (AML). In depth knowledge of conducting investigations and enhanced due diligence reviews on individuals and large cooperates.

I am an adaptable individual who has many years of experience . I am highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Anti Money Laundering Manager

FirstRand Bank
04.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
  • Conducted extensive financial crime investigations, utilizing advanced techniques and tools.
  • Conducted reviews of political exposed individuals.
  • Sensitive industries
  • Analysed and examined crypto transactions for potential irregularities
  • Conducted high risk client evaluations for both juristic and individual clients
  • Conducted extensive investigations into financial crimes within large corporations.

Banking Risk Specialist: On-site Reviews

South African Reserve Bank
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed detailed on-site assessments of credit, financial and operational risk for different commercial banks.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

Risk Manager: Operational and Credit Risk

First National Bank
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Risk Management: Establish a sound risk management culture through awareness of campaigns to influence behaviors and drive the importance of compliance.

FNB Business Credit Manager

First National Bank
11.2012 - 04.2018
  • Evaluated and presented credit deals exceeding R 100 million to obtain Credit Committee approval for sales transactions.
  • Evaluated customer applications for credit limits in accordance with established guidelines.

Internal Audit: Senior Internal Auditor

Nedbank
11.2010 - 12.2012
  • Monitored adherence to corporate governance standards within the organization.
  • Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
  • Provided recommendations on how to improve internal control environment.

Internal Audit Senior Internal Auditor

KPMG
01.2008 - 10.2010
  • Conducted thorough walkthroughs and tests of internal control systems to verify the accuracy and completeness of reported information.

Education

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) -

ACAMS institute
05.2023

Certificate in Money Laundering Detection and Investigation -

University of Pretoria
01.2021

Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) -

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
01.2012

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
01.2011

Bachelor of Commerce Honors (B. Comm Hons.) -

University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
01.2007

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) -

University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
01.2006

Grade 12 -

Benoni High School
01.2003

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Financial Crime
  • Anti-money laundering (AML)
  • Investigations
  • Enhanced due diligence
  • Regulatory environment
  • Internal Auditing
  • Judgmental Credit Reviews
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Crypto trading
  • Analyzing Bank Risk
  • Credit Management
  • Supervisory procedures
  • Commercial bank reviews
  • Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Money Laundering Detection and Investigation
  • Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Cryptocurrency Investing
  • AML, KYC, and Compliance
  • Customer Due Diligence
  • Transactional Monitoring
  • Sanctions and Adverse Media
  • Special project reviews
  • Compliance with relevant Acts
  • Industry research
  • KYC remediation
  • Audit Feedback
  • Operational and Credit Risk
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Credit Committee Reviews
  • Banking Risk Specialist
  • Bank on-site reviews
  • Report writing
  • Internal Audit

Notable career highlights

  • Promoted to team leader for several on-site commercial bank reviews.
  • Vice chairman of the social committee team.
  • I received a recognition award for individual performance from the chief auditor, senior manager, and my colleagues for my contribution to the team and individual performance.
  • Formally recognised by the chief auditor for work performed during 2011.
  • I attained my Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
  • I received a team Corporate Social Investment award for securing funding and helping the home build veggie gardens as part of Nedbank's sustainable projects and thereby nominated as vice chairman.
  • Selected as one out of the four team members from the final year of trainees, to perform an offshore key internal audit review in Dubai.
  • Completed internal audit articles at a big four firm. I was promoted to senior trainee auditor within two years and managed a team of 4 trainee auditors and was assigned a client portfolio for a year.
  • CAMS passed with distinction.
  • Awarded top internal audit third year student, from Wits University, which was sponsored by Ernst and Young.
  • Appointed as project leader for an internal audit research assignment in my third year and achieved the highest project mark in final year.

Id

8506270218082

Personal Information

  • Title: Risk Management Professional | Financial Services
  • Nationality: South African Female

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • Afrikaans (conversational)
  • Guajarati (conversational)

References

walkthroughs

  • Frik Basson, First Rand Chief Operating Officer Risk, +27 82 331 0593
  • Johan Van Dyk, CDRM Team Lead First Rand, +27 73 236 1421
  • Jacey Da Silvia, CDRM Team Lead First Rand, +27 76 332 4646
  • Andre Knoop, FNB Head of Regional Credit, +27 82 418 2428
  • Ganas Nardhamuni, Chief Internal Audit Executive (Nedbank), +27 78 460 3034
  • Denzel Bostander, SARB Head of Bank Supervision, +27 83 285 8475

Hobbies and Interests

  • Part time Make Up Artist
  • Runner
  • Reader
  • Avid hiker
  • Practices yoga and meditation for mental wellness

Timeline

Banking Risk Specialist: On-site Reviews

South African Reserve Bank
01.2024 - 10.2024

Anti Money Laundering Manager

FirstRand Bank
04.2019 - Current

Risk Manager: Operational and Credit Risk

First National Bank
04.2018 - 04.2019

FNB Business Credit Manager

First National Bank
11.2012 - 04.2018

Internal Audit: Senior Internal Auditor

Nedbank
11.2010 - 12.2012

Internal Audit Senior Internal Auditor

KPMG
01.2008 - 10.2010

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) -

ACAMS institute

Certificate in Money Laundering Detection and Investigation -

University of Pretoria

Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) -

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Bachelor of Commerce Honors (B. Comm Hons.) -

University of Witwatersrand (WITS)

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) -

University of Witwatersrand (WITS)

Grade 12 -

Benoni High School

Rashmie Nana Vallabh