Experience

Heimdall Mauritius

• Mauritius
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Compliance - Compliance Officer & MLRO

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Heimdall is a management company licenced by the Financial Service Commission in Mauritius. Heimdall creates and manages international companies and trusts to give individuals, families, businesses and funds access to the world. Roles & Responsibilities: • Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across the organization. • Developing the annual compliance work plan. • Periodically revising the compliance plan in light of changes. • Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the compliance program. • Providing guidance, advice, and training. • Providing strategic direction to the management team on compliance. • Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports to the Board. • Interacting with regulators on compliance issues. • Coordinating efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations. • Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments. • Independently investigating and acting on matters related to compliance. • Monitoring external review processes. Show less



Ocorian

• Jersey
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Corporate Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

  Ocorian Luxembourg provides fund management and administration services that cover investment strategies across all alternative investment asset classes. These include private equity, real estate, venture capital, debt instruments, infrastructure, and fund of funds. Roles & Responsibilities: • Day-to-day management of corporate matters and KYC/AML matters. • Coordinate fund/corporate projects with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers, advisors and supervisory authorities in Luxembourg. • Ensure compliance with AML laws and regulations and provide advice accordingly. • Participate in the activity and reporting obligations from a legal, compliance, and regulatory perspective. • Actively collaborate on the AML/KYC onboarding and periodic file review process and the drafting/review of regulatory questionnaire. • Ensuring compliance with Luxembourg regulations for fund management and corporate administration services. • Prepare/participant in board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGMs) and assist in drafting resolutions. • Maintain and update regulatory AML and Statutory documents according to relevant regulations and laws issued by the EU and Luxembourg. Show less



Juristconsult Chambers (DLA Piper Africa)

• Mauritius
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Support Lawyer

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Juristconsult Chambers is an innovative leading business law firm in Mauritius which also services the neighbouring islands of Reunion, Madagascar and Seychelles. Juristconsult is a law firm registered with the Attorney General’s office. Juristconsult Chambers focus on all aspects of corporate law, providing sound advice to our local and international clients which includes high net-worth individuals, trusts and financial institutions such as banks and funds. Juristconsult Chambers is also a member of the DLA Piper Africa network (DLA Piper) which operates in 20 countries over the continent, offering unrivalled local skill and presence, backed by the resources of one of the world's largest law firms. Roles & Responsibilities: • Drafting, reviewing and analyzing contracts such as securities offerings, bonds, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Advising domestic and international clients in relation to the operation and organisation of investment funds, investment companies and management companies. • Develop and implement a risk and KYC/compliance framework and policies through effective execution of compliance tasks. • Assist the management team with the monitoring, interpretation and analysis of existing and prospective legislation or regulations. • Implement and monitor the day-to-day operation of the AML/CFT policy and procedures. • Conduct various legal research and draft analysis with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach; • Assisting with the coordination of other legal matters within the Group inter alia other control and risk functions, such as Compliance, Risk and Audit; • Comply with professional standards and the highest level of governance, including all relevant regulatory obligations and the firm's systems, frameworks, policies and procedures. Show less



African Alliance

• Mauritius
• Investment Banking
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Statutory & Compliance Officer

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

  The African Alliance group has a unique pioneering philosophy aimed at building markets while developing solutions for our clients in a local context using our on-the-ground professionals. African Alliance group is driven by outcomes and add real value by drawing on our collective skills and experience in Asset Management, Corporate finance, Stockbroking, Research, Private Equity, Third-party administration Roles and Responsibilities: • Advising on the most suitable investment structure for the clients as well as in the drafting of offering documents, constitutional documents, and review/negotiation of agreements. • Managing the day-to-day corporate governance and reporting requirements of various Group entities. • Preparation, review, and negotiations of various contractual arrangements (engagement letters, NDAs, contracts, corporate resolutions, intercompany agreements) across the Group. • Fund / Investments Compliance monitoring and assessment and assist in regulatory application. • Draft and communicate relevant AML/CFT compliance reports to committees/Board. • Provide advice on the full life cycle of an investment fund including set up, management and investment across a broad range of fund structures and management entities. • Perform AML/CFT Compliance Risk Assessment/Profiling/Rating. • Draft AML/CFT compliance manuals, policies and procedures. • Work on the structuring, setting-up and organization of regulated investment funds and their managers. • Participate in internal and external working groups to develop in-depth expertise on specific areas of focus, give advice to clients in relation to forthcoming changes in legislation, and assist them in adjusting their activities. • Prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGMs) draft resolutions and Banking related matters. Show less



Bancella

• Mauritius
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Management Assistant and Compliance

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

  Bancella specializes in working with small groups of strategic supply partners in serving high-value agricultural distribution markets in Africa and Asia. Bancella a Global Business Company (GBC1) licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius. Roles and Responsibilities: • Maintaining statutory books/registers, set board and shareholders meetings; • Liaison with external parties such as regulatory bodies, banks, audit and lawyers; • Serve as an advisor to CEO and CFO in providing corporate governance guidance on law and regulations - and provide compliance reports; • Monitor stakeholders and identify business opportunities and anticipate potential risks; • Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk; • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and governmental regulations; • Draft and revise all legal and administrative documents; • Perform compliance/due diligence checks; • Authorise/initiate and record banking transaction for expense reconciliation; • Act as the main point of contact with Regulators, compliance-related audits. • Development of Anti-money laundering, Countering Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) and Anti-Bribery and Corruption systems framework and manual; • Address employees questions on legal, compliance and corporate governance issues; • Review files regularly and ensures they are compliant at all the times in the relevant jurisdictions. • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as relevant rules, regulations and legislations. • Elaborate the KYC/compliance plan across the Group. Show less



Vuna Capital Trustees (Mauritius) Ltd

• Ebene, Mauritius

• Corporate & Trust Administrator and Business Developer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Vuna Capital Trustees (Mauritius) Ltd, a family office catering to clients' individual and family needs. On 27th June 2007, The Company became a fully-fledged Management Company, licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius. Vuna is a multidisciplinary entrepreneurial group whose strategy is that of corporate structuring, equity acquisition and project development within those industries in which it is active. Roles & Responsibilities: • Handle complex structures/clients and high-profile clients and ensure the expectations of the clients are being met within the agreed deadlines • Review of administrators' work - including coaching of administrators. Provide guidance and ensure they always comply with statutory regulation and the company’s policy and procedures. • Carry out day-to-day administration including corporate work, organising board meetings, preparing board packs, attending the board meeting, if required and drafting minutes. • Statutory filing - Ensure records are properly maintained and compliant with local legislations including file reviews/KYC updates, conducting due diligence. • Filing, Scanning of Statutory Files and updating of information on the relevant system within the set deadlines. • Liaise on an ongoing basis with clients and business partners. • Deal with authorities, banks, auditors and other service providers. • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, guidelines, including internal policies and procedures Show less



DTOS

• Mauritius
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Developer

  • Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  DTOS is a leading management company, duly licensed by the Financial Services Commission, to provide corporate, trust and administrative services. We form part of the IBL Group which includes a fast-growing Financial Services Sector comprising of Insurance, Leasing, and Global Business Services. Roles & Responsibilities: • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives; • Set up Templates for Proposals for each type of structure we service; • Developing a strategy to enhance the presence on the market; • Assist with product/service development; • Liaise with internal and external personnel as required including where necessary to meet deadlines and collate market information; • Periodically review the Company’s services range for ongoing compliance; • Compile, review and update related Fact Sheets accordingly; • Assist in developing a Business Development Procedure Manual; • Lead the sales process from prospect identification through the final presentation, coordinating resources to maximize the opportunity for success; • Research work on the Global Business sector and finance industry; • Actively participate in planning marketing strategy and vision; • Drafting of proposals to clients & follow up with clients; • Drafting of template proposals for new products; • Monitor client affairs in line with the business plan and with the Company’s policies and procedures; • Attend client meetings and conferences, whenever required. Show less