Ronald Urtola

Review transactional activity to detect and prevent money laundering, assist in CDD/TDD approvals and sanctions assessments, and support MLRO on AML and sanctions queries while handling trade-related risk participation and documentary collections.

Validated bank policies and processes against regulations, reviewed compliance documentation, identified risks for escalation, and performed advanced compliance screening with MLRO escalation.

Performed multi-location transaction and customer screening, monitored import/export collections, handled trade product risk participation, and investigated suspicious activity under AML/BSA/Patriot Act frameworks.

Processed and investigated OTC derivatives trade lifecycle (swaps, options, forwards), resolved client/broker inquiries, and improved post-trade processes including manual and STP bookings and trade confirmations.

Managed interest payments and reset calculations for swaps and CDS, resolved payment/trade discrepancies, uploaded CDS payments via DTCC PayRec, and ensured compliance with company procedures.

Completed on-the-job training supporting SEC functions and gaining exposure to securities regulation and compliance processes.

Activities and societies: Internship at Securities and Exchange Commission (April–June 2015); Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), Municipality of Atimonan (2012–2014).

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Financial Management from 2012 to 2016.