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Serion Yi
Open To Work

Serion Yi

Cape Town

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Compliance and Onboarding AgentAssociateCandidate AttorneyCandidate Attorney

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: Cape Town, ZA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

R45000/yr - R200000/yr

Summary

Analytical Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with extensive expertise in AML and FICA compliance. Proven ability in conducting risk assessments, delivering strategic legal advice, and managing complex regulatory engagements to align with organizational objectives. Committed to enhancing compliance frameworks to support organizational integrity and operational efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance and Onboarding Agent

SnapScan
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed KYC/AML/FICA compliance processes, ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing conversion rates and mitigating risk.
  • Proactively engaged in data-driven remediation of non-compliant merchants to guide them to a verified and compliant state.
  • Adjusted onboarding screening processes based on risk assessments and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborated with the Compliance Manager and Product & Development teams to identify and implement process automation opportunities.
  • Liaised with external sales teams, including Standard Bank, to streamline sales processes and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
  • Served as the lead in-house advisor on intellectual property infringement issues, overseeing investigations and legal research.

Associate

STBB Attorneys
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated full conveyancing process for property transfers and bond registrations, ensuring compliance.
  • Created and evaluated legal documents, including deeds of transfer and commercial agreements.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to coordinate efficient property transactions.
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and inform strategy development.

Candidate Attorney

STBB Attorneys
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts for transactions, ensuring clarity and legal soundness.
  • Handled all aspects of property transfers, including compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Represented clients in arbitration proceedings, preparing submissions and conducting legal research.
  • Drafted notarial bonds to establish security interests in specific assets, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Assessed legal claims and prepared detailed reports on merits for review by legal insurance companies.

Candidate Attorney

AJS Law
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, advocating for their interests in various legal matters.
  • Prepared legal documents such as letters of demand and pleadings, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
  • Drafted consent papers and parenting plans, facilitating agreements that resolved disputes.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation and effective advocacy.
  • Served, filed, and issued court documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Education

LLM - Intellectual Property Law

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
12-2021

LLB -

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town
12-2020

BCom Law -

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town
12-2018

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • FICA compliance
  • Legal strategy
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • AML regulations
  • Risk assessment
  • Legal document drafting
  • Research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Process automation

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), 09/01/24, 11/30/24
  • Certificate in Sanctions Compliance Bootcamp - Including AML/KYC Lectures, Udemy, 07/01/24
  • Financial Crime: Processes & Technology - Masterclass, Udemy, 07/01/24
  • The Ultimate Guide to Money Laundering and AML Compliance, Udemy, 07/01/24
  • Certificate in Practical Legal Training, Law Society of South Africa: Legal Education and Development, 02/01/21, 06/30/21

Volunteer Experience

Taekwondo assistant instructor

References

References available upon request

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Playing Padel, Traveling, Playing Golf, Running Marathons
  • Dual Citizenship: South African and South Korean

Languages

English
Native
Native
Korean
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Compliance and Onboarding Agent

SnapScan
12.2024 - Current

Associate

STBB Attorneys
10.2024 - 11.2024

Candidate Attorney

STBB Attorneys
08.2022 - 09.2024

Candidate Attorney

AJS Law
02.2022 - 07.2022

LLM - Intellectual Property Law

University of Cape Town

LLB -

University of The Western Cape

BCom Law -

University of The Western Cape

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