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Zaujat Issa

@zaujatissa

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Senior Compliance & Regulatory Specialist with 15+ years in financial services.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior compliance role where I can lead regulatory reporting, strengthen compliance frameworks, mentor teams, and drive risk mitigation in a collaborative, governance-focused organisation.

I am a seasoned compliance and regulatory specialist with over 15 years' experience across financial services, governance, risk and compliance. I have led FATCA/CRS, AML/CFT, FAIS, FICA and KYC programmes across South Africa and international jurisdictions.

Throughout my career I have implemented compliance frameworks, developed policies and controls, conducted monitoring and reporting, and delivered compliance training to strengthen governance and audit readiness. I have driven process improvements, cost containment and operational planning while partnering with stakeholders to embed a culture of compliance.

I bring proven expertise in regulatory interpretation, risk mitigation, and reporting quality assurance, combined with leadership in advisory, incident management and program implementation to support organisations in meeting complex regulatory obligations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Administrator FATCA/CRS

Current

Apex Group

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Lead FATCA/CRS compliance operations across jurisdictions, implemented monitoring plans and regulatory risk frameworks, and advised management to ensure accurate, timely reporting and reduced compliance incidents.

FATCA Compliance Monitoring Regulatory Reporting Risk Assessment Policy Implementation Process Improvement

Specialist KYC and AML

Apex Group

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year)

Ensured AML/KYC and data privacy compliance, designed and monitored business processes, delivered compliance training, and implemented operational plans to strengthen governance and customer experience.

AML KYC Data Privacy & Compliance Process Design And Operations Planning Governance Stakeholder Management

Specialist Regulatory Reporting

Apex Group

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year)

Managed FATCA/CRS reporting processes, developed policies and procedures, conducted monitoring and quality assurance of submissions, and led compliance improvement initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance Policy Development Quality Assurance Monitoring Risk Management

Analyst Management Information

Absa Bank Limited

Apr 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Provided compliance intelligence supporting SARS, FATCA/CRS, OECD and IRS requirements, conducted monitoring and reconciliations, and delivered training to strengthen governance and stakeholder relationships.

Compliance Monitoring FATCA SARs Data Analysis Reconciliations Training Stakeholder Engagement

Consultant Tax Operations

Absa Bank Limited

May 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Oversaw FATCA/CRS compliance including quality assurance and incident reporting, interpreted regulatory requirements, and enhanced compliance reporting processes across business units.

FATCA Quality Assurance Incident Reports Regulatory Interpretation Process Improvement Internal Controls Compliance Reporting

Consultant Audit and Tax

Absa Bank Limited

Feb 2015 - Apr 2019 (4 years 2 months)

Supported audit and tax compliance, developed governance controls and automated processes to improve compliance effectiveness and relationships with auditors and regulators.

Audit Support Tax Compliance Process Automation Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Management