Jhesslyn FajardoJF
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Jhesslyn Fajardo

@jhesslynfajardo

Experienced Sanction Screening Manager with a decade in compliance.

Philippines

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth in compliance and risk management.

I am a highly skilled Sanction Screening Manager with over 10 years of experience in financial crime compliance, specializing in AML and sanctions risk management. My expertise lies in managing sanctions screening frameworks and transaction monitoring, ensuring adherence to global regulations such as OFAC, EU, UN, and FATF guidelines. I have a proven track record of developing and enhancing sanction screening processes, optimizing screening tools, and mitigating false positives while maintaining regulatory effectiveness.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills in fast-paced regulatory environments. I excel at leading teams, conducting investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold compliance and minimize risk exposure. My ability to manage the configuration and tuning of sanction screening tools, along with my commitment to operational efficiency, has consistently resulted in improved compliance outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Sanction Screening Manager

MarTrust

Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)

Ensured smooth running of Sanction Screening processes according to SLAs and oversaw compliance with global sanctions regulations including OFAC, OFSI, EU, UN, and UK. Developed, implemented, and updated Compliance Operations Manuals, collaborating with the Product Team to enhance automation and accuracy in screening.

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Compliance Associate

MarTrust

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 (8 months)

Led the review and investigation of sanctions alerts, determining escalation needs and performing quality checks for onboarding customers. Approved customer onboarding and conducted refresher trainings for the team.

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AMLA Analyst

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Reviewed documents submitted by clients for various trust accounts, verifying completeness, sufficiency, enforceability, and conformity with bank policies and BSP regulations. Ensured compliance with bank laws, rules, and regulations for referred accounts to TRUST.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NS

Not specified

Bachelor of Science, Management

Focused on developing a strong foundation in business principles and practices. Gained expertise in various aspects of management, preparing for leadership roles in diverse industries.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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