FIONA FERNANDES

I am a dedicated Financial Crime specialist with over 8 years of progressive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. My expertise lies in stakeholder management, regulatory transformation, and conducting thorough due diligence. I have successfully led end-to-end financial crime projects, ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

Throughout my career, I have worked with various financial institutions, including Starling Bank and Santander Bank, where I conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on clients. My role involved preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and performing remediation and periodic reviews to meet regulatory deadlines. I pride myself on my complex problem-solving skills and my ability to adapt to changing regulations while maintaining high standards of compliance.

My academic background includes a post-graduation diploma in management and a degree in financial accounting. I am passionate about employee leadership and development, and I continuously seek opportunities to enhance my skills and knowledge in the field of financial crime compliance.