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Leslie Harris

@leslieharris

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Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with 5 years of experience

Barbados

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my compliance expertise to drive business growth and mitigate risk, while fostering an inclusive risk and compliance culture.

As a seasoned compliance professional, I leverage my expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance to drive business growth and mitigate risk. With a strong background in leading compliance programs and providing strategic guidance to senior leadership, I am committed to fostering an inclusive risk and compliance culture.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success in enhancing corporate governance, enforcing AML/CFT/PF policies, and conducting comprehensive regulatory reviews. My technical skills include proficiency in Viewpoint, LexisNexis WorldCompliance, Microsoft Office Suite, and more.

I am passionate about delivering exceptional stakeholder service and making a positive organizational impact. With a strong educational foundation in International Relations and certifications in Anti-Money Laundering and FinTech, I am well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the compliance landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Associate Tax & Legal Services

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PricewaterhouseCoopers East Caribbean

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Manages regulatory compliance programs for over 400 clients across multiple jurisdictions, develops compliance reports, and leads training sessions on AML/CFT/PF compliance. Acts as Data Privacy Officer and manages compliance projects to enhance governance and compliance strategies.

Regulatory Compliance AML CFT Data Visualization Risk Assessment Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Training Data Privacy Compliance Reporting

Subject Matter Expert

GO KIXKO Inc.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Provided consulting expertise to develop interactive educational solutions for AML/CFT/PF concepts. Collaborated with a game design team to optimize user experience for e-learning courses.

Consulting E Learning User Experience Design AML CFT Cross Functional Collaboration Game Design Solutions Education Content Review

Compliance Analyst

International Business Unit (IBU) - Government of Barbados

May 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted examinations on corporate and trust companies for AML/CFT/PF compliance, reviewed Economic Substance compliance, and delivered updates to license holders. Developed remediation plans for compliance gaps and trained new hires.

AML CFT Risk Assessment Economic Substance Training Due Diligence Compliance Reporting Process Improvement

Risk & Compliance Consultant

Oﬃce of the Attorney General - Government of Barbados

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020 (5 months)

Led the initiation of the Unit's first AML/CFT/PF examination cycle, prepared examination manuals, and conducted risk-based examinations. Improved stakeholder satisfaction regarding the examination process significantly.