Joyce Rabara
@joycerabara
Strategic AML professional delivering compliant, efficient KYC/CDD and financial crime risk solutions.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic AML and compliance professional with 5+ years of progressive experience across KYC, CDD, AML/CTF, sanctions screening, and internal audit functions.
I have supported onboarding and periodic due diligence for banks, non-bank partners, and wholesale and retail clients, driving quality assurance, EDD, and remediation work to meet regulatory and audit expectations.
I routinely use tools such as World-Check One, Accuity World Compliance, FircoSoft, RDC, NICE Actimize, Salesforce, and Orbis to deliver accurate screening, investigations, and case management, while coaching junior analysts and leading procedural improvements.
I hold ACAMS certifications (CAMS and CKYCA), a Cum Laude degree, and a track record of process enhancements, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery under SLA-driven environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VLPerform onboarding and periodic due diligence for clients and network partners, conduct sanctions/PEP/adverse media screenings, and drive process improvements that enhanced team knowledge sharing and SLA compliance.
DASupported planning and execution of findings validations and design/operating effectiveness testing across controls including bank guarantees and IT access, ensuring timely reporting and audit quality.
AML Compliance Sr. Analyst
Northern Trust Corporation
Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 (4 months)
Led and coached analysts on onboarding and periodic reviews, performed EDD and sanctions screening for high-risk clients, and identified control gaps to support remediation and regulatory readiness.
AML Compliance Analyst
Northern Trust Corporation
Nov 2022 - Oct 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Performed 2nd line due diligence and quality control for North America and Cayman jurisdictions, conducted continuous monitoring and screening using FircoSoft and SafeNews, and supported compliance guidance to front office teams.
INDelivered end-to-end KYC for wholesale clients, executed CDD/EDD across diverse entity types, conducted FATCA/CRS and ESR assessments, and acted as lead analyst for group entity reviews to meet SLAs and regulatory standards.
PSValidated CDD results and performed quality checks for retail banking portfolios, achieved high iQA scores and production targets, and supported team management as deputy lead.
PSConducted CDD for retail clients, performed name/negative news/PEP/sanctions screening, and maintained accurate documentation while meeting daily production and quality targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TPTechnological University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Entrepreneurial Management
Grade: Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Academic and CHED Scholar; Civil Service Eligibility PD 907 – Honor Graduate; consistent Dean's Lister.
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management degree; graduated Cum Laude and consistent Dean's Lister with academic and CHED scholarships.
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