Ridhi Gopaul

Onboarded various special licenses (GBC, AC, Investment Dealer, IBC) by conducting KYC, CDD, EDD, and risk assessments. Managed compliance reports, MLRO reports, transaction monitoring, and ensured adherence to FSC queries and reporting obligations.

Assisted in developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Conducted regular compliance reviews, managed documentation, and interacted with regulators and auditors.

Led the development and enhancement of the company's compliance program and conducted comprehensive risk assessments. Oversaw policy development, client onboarding for various structures, and monitored client portfolios.

Implemented and managed KYC procedures, conducting thorough CDD and EDD reviews. Conducted regular compliance training sessions and utilized World Checks software for background investigations.

Spearheaded operations including pricing securities and shares for multiple African countries and processed daily units and cash reconciliation. Accountable for trade bookings, dividend distributions, and fee calculations.

Prepared daily reconciliation journals of transactions between the bank and other banks via the central bank. Reconciled currency accounts, served as a liaison with Trade Finance and Treasury Back Office teams, and implemented processes for balancing bank accounts.

Served as a Trainee in International Financial Reporting System 9 and the Collections and Recovery Department. Accountable for capturing loan data as part of the new standard for impairment of financial assets for credit risk management.

Grade: 2nd Division

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Finance, achieving a 2nd Division. Dissertation focused on the Environment Kuznets Curve, analyzing energy consumption, free trade, Gross Domestic Product, and CO2 emission in relation to environmental quality for the Republic of Mauritius.