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sabrina mooken

@sabrinamooken

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Experienced legal and compliance professional specializing in financial crime.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values compliance and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an experienced legal and compliance professional with a robust background in commercial law, corporate governance, data protection, and financial crime prevention. My journey has equipped me with the skills to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks for various financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs).

As an approved Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, I have successfully led compliance frameworks and training programs that enhance organizational integrity and adherence to AML/CFT regulations. My role as a consultant has allowed me to provide strategic legal advice, conduct audits, and manage regulatory inspections, all while fostering a culture of compliance within the organizations I serve.

With a commitment to continuous learning, I am currently pursuing further training in Compliance Management at the University of Cape Town. I am passionate about empowering teams through knowledge sharing and am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity in all my endeavors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Legal/Financial Crime Consultant

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FIs/DNFBPs

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Consultant specializing in legal and compliance matters for financial institutions and DNFBPs. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, conducting AML/CFT training, and managing regulatory inspections.

AML CFT Compliance Management Data Protection Risk Assessment Regulatory Affairs Contract Drafting Training

In-House Barrister/Group Compliance Manager

Evaco Group

Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 (11 months)

Managed group compliance and legal matters, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations. Provided compliance reports to the Board and acted as a trainer and auditor for AML/CFT.

Compliance Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Training Corporate Governance Policy Implementation Communication Reporting

Group Legal/Compliance Manager

RLB Hooloomann Group

Nov 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Oversaw legal and compliance functions, analyzed property documents for fraud, and educated staff on compliance matters. Liaised with regulatory authorities and reported to the Board.

Compliance Management Fraud Detection Training Data Protection Risk Assessment Reporting Corporate Governance

Barrister at Law/In-House Counsel

Geroudis Law Firm

Feb 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Provided legal counsel on corporate law and intellectual property. Conducted training on data protection and employment issues, and offered independent audits on compliance.

Corporate Law Intellectual Property Legal Counsel Data Protection Auditing Training Contract Law Regulatory Compliance Litigation Risk Management

Self Employed Barrister-at-Law

Self Employed

Jun 2018 - Jan 2019 (7 months)

Provided independent legal advice and representation in various courts, handling litigation and drafting legal documents across multiple legal domains.

Litigation Legal Drafting Legal Advice Family Law Commercial Law Negotiation

Barrister-at-Law

Etude Guy Rivalland

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 9 months)

Counseled clients on legal strategies, involved in arbitration and litigation, and provided corporate legal advice including mergers and acquisitions.

Litigation Corporate Law Mergers And Acquisitions Contract Negotiation Risk Assessment Compliance Legal Strategy Public Relations

Barrister-at-Law/Team Leader

Banymandhub Boolell Chambers

Apr 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 5 months)

Led a team in drafting legal documents and managing litigation cases across various legal fields, while providing training on compliance and legal audits.