Experience

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  Financial Intelligence Centre

  • South Africa
  • Legislative Offices
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Legal and Policy Advisor

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    Provide secretarial service to Money Laundering Advisory Council.Develop legislation and participate in activities of international bodies.Conduct research into domestic and international trends and policy developments resulting from efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.Participate in processes of consultation with all stakeholders and partners in the development and drafting of amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act and other relevant legislation.Consult with other Departments and agencies on issues relating to FATF and ESAAMLG.

  • Research and Policy Senior Analyst

    • Dec 2015 - May 2022

    Supervise and prepare intelligence products and threats assessments on variety of tactical, operational and strategic issues.Advice key leadership on operational and strategic intelligence issues and challenges as appropriate.Direct analyst teams to conduct relevant analysis and interpret reporting form multiple sources to produce a variety of analytical products.Act as a technical reference and offer solutions to a variety of complex problems in support of issues within the area of responsibility.

  • Investigation Analyst

    • Dec 2011 - Nov 2015

    Apply technical expertise and judgement in the interpretation of a variety of complex financial and factual data.Perform complex analytical functions in respect of factual data, financial data and flow of funds analysis.Explore transacting patterns and scenarios which may be linked to the proceeds of crime/money laundering and terror financing.Collecting, evaluating and analysing information.Assist with identifying subjects, entities and phenomena associated with the proceeds of crime.Conduct research on topical issues and advise key leadership on operational and strategic intelligence issues and challenges.

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  FirstRand Bank Ltd

  • Sandton

  • Group Money Laundering Team Leader

    • Mar 2009 - Dec 2011
    • Sandton

    Review all team member's reports for quality and correctness prior to forwarding to GMLRO for final approval and sign-off.Provide ongoing guidance yto team members on what is expected of them and the compiling of quality reports up front.Complete the performance review off all analysts and report outcomes to the GMLRO on all team members performance appraisals.Facilitate training of all new analysts and refresher training of existing team members as and when required.Compile monthly team statistics and any other reports required.Perform any other relevant duties/investigation of unusual and suspicious transactions as specifically assigned.Review and enhance processes to improve operational performance.Ensure the group policy and the detailed standards are updated in line with developments in legal requirements.Assist the GMLRO with preparation of quarterly report on progress and the status of money laundering control for the bank.

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  Capitec Bank

  • Middelburg Area, South Africa

  • Branch Manager

    • May 2006 - Feb 2007
    • Middelburg Area, South Africa

    Drive branch operational and growth objectives in order to maximise profitability.Drive unique Capitec bank client service experience.Drive performance and service culture in the branch.Coach and energise team members.Plan and implement marketing plans.Co-ordinate arrears and sale processes.Co-ordinate branch administrative processes.

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  First National Bank

  • Nelspruit

  • Branch Manager

    • May 1996 - Apr 2006
    • Nelspruit

    Ensure branch profitability and managed within approved budget.Develop and implement a comprehensive sales and service plan to deliver on customer's needs, expectation and targets.HR practises and managing performance.Build and maintain enduring and rewarding relationship with customers.

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  Department of Home Affairs

  • Lydenburg

  • Administration Clerk

    • Jan 1994 - Jun 1994
    • Lydenburg

    Processing of ID documents.Attending to general correspondence.Registering Incoming and Outgoing mails.