Emray May

Responsible for conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various business units, including Valley, Engineering, Product, Anti-Financial Crime, and Compliance teams.

Processed telephone, fax, and emailed subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and switches for onshore and offshore funds. Resolved dealing-related enquiries by email and telephone, supplying information relating to funds’ portfolios, prices, dealing procedures, markets, and currencies.

Managed the end-to-end KYC and AML process, ensuring conformance on all projects including HRR, CMO, and PEP Retail. Identified customers and verified information against documentation, analyzing company group structures to identify related parties and determine the Ultimate Beneficial Owner.

Developed confidence as a communicator and gained comfort with public speaking. Improved assertiveness in professional interactions and enhanced articulation by being clear and transparent.

Welcomed guests and clients, producing information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics. Coordinated case preparation and documentation, conserving attorneys' time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports, and legal documents.

Planned and coordinated events and campaigns to promote team building within the department. Implemented initiatives to enhance positive employee experiences and developed relationship-building skills by engaging with primary schools and external communities.

Completed the ICA Essentials Anti Money Laundering Virtual Classroom program through the ICA International Compliance Association in 2024. This enhanced my understanding of AML principles and practices.

Undertook the Introduction to Regtech Compliance course at the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship in 2024. Gained insights into regulatory technology and its application in compliance.

Achieved Team Leading (Level 2) certification from CPD Online College Ltd in 2023. Developed skills in leading and managing teams effectively.

Grade: Certified

Completed Know your Customer & Customer Due Diligence Training (CPD Certified) through Alison Online in 2023. This training focused on essential KYC and CDD processes.

Obtained Lean Six Sigma Certification from Barclays in 2023. This certification provided expertise in process improvement and efficiency methodologies.

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Law at the University of Stellenbosch, completing the program in 2013. This degree provided a foundational understanding of legal principles and practices.