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Denasa Abeysinghe

@denasaabeysinghe

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Experienced AML/CFT and KYC compliance professional with 15+ years in financial institutions.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging compliance role where I can strengthen AML/CFT governance, lead risk-based KYC programs, support MLRO functions, drive process improvements, and grow within a collaborative, high-integrity team.

I am a dedicated Compliance and Financial Crime professional with over 15 years' progressive experience across major financial institutions in Malta and internationally.

I have developed, implemented, and monitored AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions frameworks aligned with MFSA, EU, and global regulatory standards, and supported MLROs in preparing STRs and other regulatory reporting.

My strengths include strong written and oral communication, analytical problem solving, project delivery (including compliance software migrations), and leading training and process-improvement initiatives to streamline workflows.

I consistently deliver under pressure with meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility, seeking a role where I can enhance governance, risk management, and compliance effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AML and Compliance Manager

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IGA Group Ltd

Oct 2025 - Present (3 months)

Supported planning and implementation of the firm's AML/CFT compliance program, drafted and updated policies, performed compliance monitoring and prepared periodic risk reports for management and the Board.

AML CFT KYC Compliance Monitoring Policy Development STR Escalation Transaction Monitoring Team Coordination & Compliance

AML Client Relations Officer

Sparkasse Bank Malta plc

Jun 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Managed client relationships and KYC onboarding for corporate and fund clients, conducted AML/CFT checks, investigated suspicious activity and liaised with regulators and internal stakeholders.

KYC Client Relationship Management AML Investigations Policy Documentation Transaction Monitoring

Senior Executive Financial Crime

Central Bank of Malta

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Established and maintained risk-based KYC/AML frameworks, led sanctions screening methodology and managed AML software implementation and data migration projects for the Bank.

KYC STR Reporting Risk Assessment Software Implementation Data Migration Regulatory Reporting

Customer Lifecycle CDD Specialist

Bank of Valletta

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Completed CDD reviews across retail, private and trustee clients, managed high-risk customer reviews and collaborated with upstream teams to ensure KYC completeness and compliance.

KYC Customer Lifecycle Management Risk Assessment Escalations Process Improvement

Safeguard Specialist CDD

HSBC

Sep 2019 - Aug 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted CDD reviews and case management for high-risk personal and business clients, supported remediation programmes and served as a process specialist and trainer.

Case Management remediation KYC Trainer Risk Assessment

PPI Customer Advocate

HSBC Malta

May 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Investigated and resolved PPI and benefits-related customer complaints, led fact-finding and presented improvement proposals to site managers to enhance staff benefits and processes.

Customer Service Project Coordination Process Improvement Data Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration

Senior Trade Executive

HSBC HDPL (GSC)

Oct 2009 - Feb 2017 (7 years 4 months)

Managed factoring client accounts and credit control functions, automated MI reporting across sites, trained teams on KYC, KYCC and risk procedures and deputised as team manager.

Credit Control KYC Risk Management MI Automation Team Management Training