Experience

California Institute of Arts & Technology
• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Compliance Coordinator

  • Aug 2023 - Present


Hogan Lovells

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Compliance Officer

  • May 2022 - Sep 2022

  Reporting to the Head of Compliance, I have conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients ensuring strict adherence to AML/CTF legislation as well as mentoring Junior Officers.Key duties include:- Conducting CDD research on 28‑32 clients per month, obtaining KYC documentation for customer verification purposes- Conducting extensive research on new and existing clientele in line with the firms AML Legislative Universe. This entails obtaining client documentation through National registers, stock exchanges, financial regulators, external databases and liaising directly with clients to obtain the required due diligence documentation- Screening clients for sanctions involvement, politically exposed persons (PEP's), State Owned Entities (SOE's), related parties, third party payers as well as for any negative/adverse press/media against the client and/or it's related parties (Board of directors, Parent companies etc.)- Interpretation of KYC documentation combined with client screening to provide appropriate Risk assessment scores for risk rating purposes- Communicating with partners & key stakeholders to obtain relevant information to assist with compliance related queries- Identify any breaches in EOT's and making sure CDD is updated accordingly- Training and mentoring Junior Officers as well as assisting in their transitioning and development at the firmKey Achievements:- Awarded multiple employee of the month awards for exceptional work and dedication to the team (most recently July 2022)- Appointed as Chairman of the Hogan Lovells Sports Committee by colleagues and Senior team members- Nominated for a highlight award in our company for demonstrating strong collaboration and co‑operation capabilities- Placed on ASM Risk Review Team for displaying strong risk management abilities- Selected as part of the Learning Committee which adds value to the Compliance team by breaking down and mapping procedures Show less

• Junior Compliance Officer

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Reporting to the Compliance manager, this role entailed conducting Client Due Diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients ensuring that policies and procedures with regards to AML/CTF is followed and adhered to. The role further entailed mentoring new joiners. Furthermore, during this role I have received 3 employee of the month award for consistent performance, maintaining SLA's and achieving beyond what was expected of me.Key duties include:- Conducting extensive client research in order to obtain the relevant CDD information and documentation as well as KYC information and any verification documents required- Conducting risk assessments and evaluations based on the findings of the research- Actively support the Compliance Manager in ensuring that the team adheres to the required legislation which applies to the firm (ex. US Patriotic Act and The Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) as well as continuous reviewing of Control functions within the Compliance Department- Screening of clients for any sanctions involvement, politically exposed persons (PEP's), State Owned Entities (SOE's), related parties, third party payers and for any adverse press against clientKey Achievements:- Placed in charge of all internal team building events as well as collaboration between our USA and SA teams respectively, this ensures that the relationship between the SA and USA team remains strong enhancing productivity of both teams- Ensured that the Junior Officers which I mentor have been sufficiently trained and are able to achieve their expected SLA's and can confidently meet their deadlines Show less

• Compliance Assistant

  • Oct 2019 - May 2021

  Reporting to the Compliance Manager, I worked in the compliance department of the Hogan Lovells Global Business Service Center (GBSC) as part of their Ongoing Monitoring teamKey duties include:Monitoring current clients of the firm and ensuring that all clients adhered to Anti‑money laundering and anti‑terrorist financing policies and procedures.



Private company

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Au pair

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development of children as well assisting children with homework, assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success. Further to this, the role entailed supporting families by assisting in the every day and development activities of their children. Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development of children as well assisting children with homework, assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success. Further to this, the role entailed supporting families by assisting in the every day and development activities of their children.


Aupair SA
• Spain
• Security and Investigations
• Private Tutor

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2019


ThunderMark (Pty) Ltd

• Promotioner

  • May 2016 - May 2016

  Placed as an employee at a financial conference, I ensured that events on the floor was managed efficiently. This required strong event planning management as well as people management. I successfully ensured that each event ran according to schedule and managed my time effectively. Placed as an employee at a financial conference, I ensured that events on the floor was managed efficiently. This required strong event planning management as well as people management. I successfully ensured that each event ran according to schedule and managed my time effectively.



Di Siena Attorneys

• South Africa
• Legal Services

• Legal Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Worked as a legal assistant in order to obtain optimal legal exposure in order to build a successful career. Key Duties: - Printing and Filing - Note taking - Proof reading documents and contracts - Researching and writing articles for their website - Drafting summons and letters of demand; exposure to the High Court I've further supported attorneys and paralegals by performing administrative, clerical and accounting functions. Worked as a legal assistant in order to obtain optimal legal exposure in order to build a successful career. Key Duties: - Printing and Filing - Note taking - Proof reading documents and contracts - Researching and writing articles for their website - Drafting summons and letters of demand; exposure to the High Court I've further supported attorneys and paralegals by performing administrative, clerical and accounting functions.



Red Bull

• Austria
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Promoter

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2014

  Part of "The Wings", this role entailed the promotion and advertisement of Red Bull products. I've further assisted with administrative & secretarial tasks such as managing phone calls, scheduling meetings, taking notes and scheduling appointments. Part of "The Wings", this role entailed the promotion and advertisement of Red Bull products. I've further assisted with administrative & secretarial tasks such as managing phone calls, scheduling meetings, taking notes and scheduling appointments.


Springboks Bar
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Bartender and waitress

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2014


Midnight Tool and Dye

• Engineering Apprentice

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2013

  I worked on motor bikes as an apprentice for 3 years. We did all types of repairs and I also rebuilt a old bike back into working condition. I worked on motor bikes as an apprentice for 3 years. We did all types of repairs and I also rebuilt a old bike back into working condition.