Sallahuddin (Den) Surfraz
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Hindi/ Urdu Elementary proficiency
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Creole Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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ACAMS Sanctions Compliance
ACAMSFeb, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Nov, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Certified fraud examiner
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) -
Sanction Compliance
ACAMS
Experience
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ACCA
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Member of The Regulatory Board
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Nov 2021 - Present
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The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
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Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Compliance
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Sep 2018 - Present
I am the Head of Compliance for Mauritius where I head a team of Compliance professionals that provide risk and compliance services to the banking and Trust offices based Guernsey, London, Jersey and Singapore. I am the Head of Compliance for Mauritius where I head a team of Compliance professionals that provide risk and compliance services to the banking and Trust offices based Guernsey, London, Jersey and Singapore.
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Barak Fund Management
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Mauritius
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Compliance
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
Heading the Risk and Compliance department of the Barak Group. Ensure that the companies are in compliance with the various laws and regulations in all Jurisdictions. Ensure that the risk management framework is in place to mitigate the risks associated with the group.Prepare and revise policies and procedures applicable to the group.Provide training to staff on risk management and AML/CFT Ensure that all staff are in compliance with the Group policies and procedures. Heading the Risk and Compliance department of the Barak Group. Ensure that the companies are in compliance with the various laws and regulations in all Jurisdictions. Ensure that the risk management framework is in place to mitigate the risks associated with the group.Prepare and revise policies and procedures applicable to the group.Provide training to staff on risk management and AML/CFT Ensure that all staff are in compliance with the Group policies and procedures.
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The Citco Group Limited
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Cayman Islands
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Global KYC/AML & Operations Control Manager
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
Citco Corporate and Trust (“Citco C&T”) provides a full range of corporate and trustee services, including the setup, management and administration of companies, trusts and foundations, accounting, banking and advisory services from more than 40 jurisdictions. As Global KYC/AML & Operations Control Manager, I am responsible to oversee the business side of the Risk and KYC/AML frame work within the Citco C&T division globally. I am also responsible to perform Risk and Control Self Assesments (RCSAs) at the offices, provide general support to the offices and do the follow up on KYC/AML, risk issues and action items. I am also responsible for the provision of training on KYC/AML, Risk etc to the offices.
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Regulatory Compliance and Risks Manager/ MLRO
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2015
As a member of the second line of defence I ovesea whether the controls put in palce are being implemented properly by the first liners and I am responsible for all regulatory affairs and filings. I am in charge ofr the Mauritius, New Zealand, Belgium, UK Trusts and BVI portfolios. I am also responsible to provide training to staff in AML/CFT legislation, policies and procedures.
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MCB Group
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Mauritius
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Accountant/Compliance Officer/Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2008
Main responsibilities consist in assessing the risks associated with overseas and corporate clients and to investigate and file Suspected Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). I am also responsible of the Compliance Department. I prepare final accounts for local and overseas companies. I have acquired much experience in dealing with overseas and local clients. Main responsibilities consist in assessing the risks associated with overseas and corporate clients and to investigate and file Suspected Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). I am also responsible of the Compliance Department. I prepare final accounts for local and overseas companies. I have acquired much experience in dealing with overseas and local clients.
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Investigator/ Intelligence Officer
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Jan 2004 - Jul 2007
My main duties were to investigate Suspected cases of money laundering and financing of terrorism and make reports to the Assistant Director. My main duties also consisted in preparing financial profiles of persons or companies suspected to be involved in money laundering and to prepare reports to the Assistant Director and for the Financial Analyst. Carried out my researches at different government entities like the Registrar General, Registrar Of Companies, Central CSO, etc… I have obtained considerable experience in Property Law, Company Law and laws pertaining to the financial services and the Banking Act.
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Detective Police Constable
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Jun 1990 - Jan 2004
Have served for more than ten years at the Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) where my main duties were to enquire into drug, fraud and smuggling cases and to write reports to suggest prosecution against suspects.Professional representationI am an elected Network Panel Member of ACCA Mauritius (2010-Present) where I sit on the CSR committee and also make proposals for events for the ACCA members and students. Have served for more than ten years at the Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) where my main duties were to enquire into drug, fraud and smuggling cases and to write reports to suggest prosecution against suspects.Professional representationI am an elected Network Panel Member of ACCA Mauritius (2010-Present) where I sit on the CSR committee and also make proposals for events for the ACCA members and students.
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Education
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ACCA
ACCA, Accounting -
ACAMS
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - Sanctions Compliance, Sanctions Compliance -
Association Of Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Fraud Examiner, Fraud Investigation -
University of Mauritius
Police Studies, Law, Investigations, Policing -
St Joseph College
HSC, Economics, Accounting, French, Mathematics -
St Joseph College
HSC, Économie de gestion