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Lilian Ma

@lilianma

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Experienced sanctions analyst with a focus on compliance and due diligence.

Hong Kong

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a dynamic environment where I can leverage my compliance expertise and contribute to financial integrity.

I am a dedicated sanctions analyst with extensive experience in financial compliance and due diligence. Currently, I work at Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong, where I handle sanctions name screening operations and investigate remittances and trade finance activities. My role involves analyzing the impact of sanctions laws and providing strategic advice to business units on compliance with regulations.

Previously, I served as a Senior Officer at DBS Bank, where I performed customer due diligence reviews and managed KYC processes. My background also includes roles at HSBC and Hang Seng Bank, where I honed my skills in KYC activities and customer service. I am passionate about ensuring compliance with financial regulations and contributing to the integrity of the banking sector.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate, Sanctions-FCC

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Standard Chartered Bank

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Handled sanctions name screening operations and investigated remittances and trade finance activities with sanctions alerts. Analyzed the impact of sanctions laws and regulations of EU, US & UK, providing advice to business units on sanctions regulations and internal policies.

Trade Finance Regulatory Compliance Due Diligence Risk Analysis

Senior Officer, Centralized CDD

DBS Bank

Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year)

Performed CDD reviews for trigger events, periodic reviews, and remediation, collecting business documents from clients for KYC and online searches. Handled name screening alerts, inputted data into the system, and made recommendations on next steps.

KYC Data Entry Client Relations

Sanction Specialist, FCC

Standard Chartered Bank

Nov 2018 - May 2019 (6 months)

Handled name-screening alerts for individuals, entities, and instruments, determining true or false hits by providing rationale and references. Made recommendations for the next steps of cases.

Alerting Due Diligence Risk Assessment Compliance

Banking Operation Officer

Hang Seng Bank

Aug 2018 - Nov 2018 (3 months)

Established client KYC profiles for new commercial accounts, verifying all business documents. Ensured all requisite information was gathered from clients to complete KYC profiles.

KYC Data Collection

CDD Analyst

HSBC

Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 (7 months)

Conducted KYC activities through customer calls, desktop searches, and internal information to support Financial Crime Investigation. Made recommendations on next steps based on collected information.

KYC Financial Crime Investigations Compliance Desktop Research

Customer Service Officer

HSBC

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017 (10 months)

Prepared Unusual Activity Reports and performed KYC through daily counter transactions. Processed counter transactions, maximized sales targets, and maintained customer personal information.

KYC Customer Service Sales Data Management

Administrator

Generali Worldwide Insurance Company Limited

Nov 2015 - Aug 2016 (9 months)

Collected and verified customer personal information, performing background checks to identify risk levels. Handled instructions and paperwork requested by clients and brokers, maintaining and updating customer information.

Customer Information Handling Risk Assessment Background Checks

Customer Service Officer

HSBC

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)

Prepared Unusual Activity Reports and performed KYC through daily counter transactions. Processed counter transactions, maximized sales targets, and maintained customer personal information.

KYC Customer Service Sales Data Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hong Kong Community College

Associate Degree, Marketing

Completed an Associate Degree in Marketing, gaining foundational knowledge in marketing principles and practices. Developed skills in market analysis, consumer behavior, and promotional strategies.

Hotung Secondary School

HKDSE, General Studies

Completed secondary education from Form 1 to Form 6, preparing for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination. Focused on a broad curriculum to build a strong academic foundation.