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Ridhi Gopaul

@ridhigopaul

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Results-driven compliance professional in banking and finance.

Mauritius

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in compliance and risk management.

I am a highly resourceful and efficient compliance professional with extensive experience in ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risk within the banking and finance industry. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for developing and implementing robust compliance frameworks that safeguard organizational integrity and maintain adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

My expertise lies in analyzing financial data, conducting risk assessments, and implementing effective solutions to uphold the highest standards of compliance. I am dedicated to expanding my career brand within Risk, Compliance, and Regulations, where my skills can be utilized to achieve business objectives and drive organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Compliance Executive

Current

Blue Azurite

Feb 2025 - Present (4 months)

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.

KYC CDD EDD EDD Risk Assessment Compliance Reporting MLRO Reporting Transaction Monitoring FIU Registration

Assistant to the Compliance Officer/Compliance Manager

Anex Management Limited

Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 3 months)

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.

Compliance Policies Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Data Protection Documentation Management Transaction Monitoring

Compliance Executive

JurisTax Ltd

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)

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.

Compliance Program Management Risk Assessment Policy Development Onboarding Compliance FSC Handbook

KYC/Compliance Administrator

DMS Corporate

Nov 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 4 months)

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

KYC CDD EDD EDD Compliance World Check Regulatory Compliance

Fund Administrator

African Alliance

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)

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.

Dividend Financial Reporting Expense Management Private Equity Fund Administration

Reconciliation Officer

State Bank of Mauritius

Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 (9 months)

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.

Bank Reconciliation Liaison Financial Reporting Process Improvement

Trainee Debt Recovery Department

Bank One Limited

Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 (3 months)

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.

IFRS 9 Credit Risk Management Financial Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Mauritius

Bachelor of Science (Honors), Finance

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.