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Leading a team of graduates in Financial Crime detection, providing training and support in KYC, CDD, and AML. Conducting quality checks and coaching to ensure compliance, while managing high-value payment assessments and participating in remediation projects.

Managed the development of Financial Crime Investigators, focusing on Transaction Monitoring and Money Muling cases. Provided technical coaching and quality control to ensure compliance with AML standards, while fostering a high-performance culture within the team.

Conducted Transactional Enhanced Due Diligence on business accounts, providing training to new colleagues and investigating alerts from AML systems. Acted as a quality assurance champion, ensuring compliance with financial crime policies.

Monitored transactions to identify fraudulent activities, making recommendations for improved controls. Reviewed fraudulent claims and built cases to protect the business and its customers.

Gained experience in self-employed accounts and year-end company accounts, completing quarterly VAT returns and assessing new clients for legitimacy using background checks.

Grade: 1

Studied BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, achieving a degree classification of 1. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and analytical skills necessary for a career in finance.

Completed A-Levels in Business Studies and English Literature & Language, along with BTECs in ICT and Law. This education provided foundational knowledge in business principles and critical thinking skills.

Achieved GCSEs with grades A-C including English, Maths, and Sciences. This foundational education equipped me with essential skills and knowledge for further studies.