Nicaise Seyap
@nicaiseseyap
Bilingual compliance professional with over ten years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned bilingual professional with a robust background in business administration and over ten years of experience in tier-one banks, consultancy firms, IT companies, and private banks. My expertise lies in AML compliance, KYC, and financial crime prevention, where I have successfully navigated complex regulatory environments across Germany and Luxembourg. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to manage high-risk investor accounts and ensure adherence to stringent compliance standards.
Throughout my career, I have taken on various roles that required hands-on responsibilities in both the first and second lines of defense. My work has involved reviewing and investigating transaction monitoring alerts, conducting thorough customer due diligence, and providing training to staff on compliance protocols. I pride myself on my strong analytical skills and my capacity to solve complex problems, which have been instrumental in improving compliance processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Crime and Transaction Monitoring Consultant
BNP Paribas Securities Services
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Led a Transfer Agent project to institute control functions for investor account recertification in UCITS funds, covering Europe, America, and Asia. Successfully cleared a backlog of 4000 files and transaction alerts, focusing on high-risk investors.
AML/KYC Senior Officer - Consultant
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)
Managed a project to update and reactivate dormant accounts, process inheritance and exit country files. Updated the bank's transaction monitoring procedures and achieved 100% resolution on all generated alerts.
Senior AML/Compliance Officer - Consultant
Banque Privée Degroof Petercam
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Oversaw customer onboarding, fiscal background checks, and transaction monitoring, ensuring all generated alerts were processed. Performed quality control on closed alerts to ensure adherence to bank procedures and handled all police and court requests.
Senior AML/Officer Officer – Consultant
Apex Fund Services
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)
Led a remediation project to update customer files, assisting the MLRO with financial crime control framework oversight and agent training. Conducted thorough CDD/EDD on new clients and reviewed transaction alerts from high-risk countries.
Senior Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Edenred
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 (6 months)
Performed gap analysis according to National Bank of Belgium regulatory guidelines, reviewed and closed all open alerts, and recategorized client risk ratings. Was responsible for reviewing all SARs and acted as the main contact for transaction monitoring banking alerts.
QC/AML/KYC - SME
KPMG
Feb 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)
Provided SME insights on cases that underwent KYC review and Quality Control, conducting ad hoc and pre-planned coaching for analysts. Ensured consistency within the KYC/QC framework and communicated progress and issues to senior stakeholders.
Financial Crime QC Team Lead
Ebury
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Led a remediation project to reassess and validate files as per the Belgian regulator (NBB) for file migration, overseeing five consultants. Performed gap analysis on various entity types and handled escalations regarding TM, corresponding banking, AML, and sanction screening.
Financial Crime-Consultant
Fundrock Management Company SA
Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 (2 months)
Managed a contract to onboard, remediate, and validate files in accordance with CSSF regulations for file migration. Reviewed account opening documentation and applied Standard and Enhanced Due Diligence based on assigned risk.
AML-KYC/ Senior Quality Review
Deloitte
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)
Reviewed files of high-net-worth individuals, funds, SPVs, SICAF, and SICAV structures across multiple European countries, achieving 100% approval from the group compliance panel. Conducted AML/QC periodic review checks and validated files in line with tax laws.
Senior Lead Consultant-Financial Crime
Bank of Africa United Kingdom
Feb 2019 - Sep 2019 (7 months)
Managed a team of eight compliance FTEs during a KYC/AML/TM remediation project, acting as a deputy MLRO. Conducted gap analysis for finance/corresponding banking procedures and produced AML/CLM risk assessments due to business growth.
Assistant Vice President: CDD/EDD Quality Control
Deutsche Bank PLC
May 2018 - Feb 2019 (9 months)
Responsible for the productivity of a six-FTE team, setting daily targets and providing training. Collaborated with various KYC/AML/Sanctions workstreams to ensure a coordinated approach to quality assurance, performing 20% QA checks on files.
KYC Manager: KYC/CDD/EDD EMEA
Barclays Bank PLC
Aug 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Managed KYC/AML/QC responsibilities with managerial oversight for matters related to France. Collected and analyzed client information from various entities including banks, non-FI private companies, SPVs, PIVs, and Hedge Funds.
Senior KYC/AML SME
KPMG
Aug 2014 - Nov 2014 (3 months)
Acted as a KYC/AML/CDD/EDD subject matter expert, refreshing KYC records for existing clients. This involved handling trusts, SPVs, MSBs, and all entities classified as high-risk according to the risk score matrix.
Legal Consultant - Compliance
Henry & Samuelson Law Firm
Feb 2010 - Jan 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Provided regulatory compliance training on new laws and requirements in line with banks' risk appetite. Offered legal advisory support and recommendations to banks on financial crimes, KYC, and compliance matters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BPP University
Certificate, International Financial Sanctions
Obtained a Certificate in International Financial Sanctions from BPP University, focusing on the intricacies of global financial regulations and their impact on compliance.
International Compliance Association (ICA) (University of Manchester)
Certificate, Financial Regulatory Compliance/KYC/AML
Completed a Certificate in Financial Regulatory Compliance, KYC, and AML at the International Compliance Association (ICA), affiliated with the University of Manchester. This program enhanced expertise in anti-money laundering and know-your-customer protocols.
Knowledge Academy
Certification, Project Management
Acquired Prince2 Project Management certification from Knowledge Academy, developing skills in structured project management methodologies. This certification is crucial for leading and managing complex projects effectively.
University of Leicester
Postgraduate Diploma, European and International Trade Law
Earned a Postgraduate Diploma in European and International Trade Law from the University of Leicester. This program provided a deep understanding of legal frameworks governing international trade.
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LLB, English Common Law and French Civil Law
Grade: 2:1
Completed an LLB with a 2:1 classification, specializing in English Common Law and French Civil Law. This dual legal education provided a comprehensive foundation in two major legal systems.
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