abdul rauf shakoori
Senior Consultant Risk Assessment (Consulting and Supporting Bank of Utah) at The Alacer Group
anti-money laundering specialist | sanction compliance expert
detail-oriented , versatile , dynamic professional , offering expertise law regulation related anti-money laundering ( aml ) , hand global aml compliance regulation throughout asia , europe canada , operational risk management including implementing internal control internal audit . adept handling aspect regulatory compliance ; resolving compliance issue ; implementing regulation . hands-on leader ability provide practical advice address complex compliance concern term bsa/aml , sanction , fcpa , fraud related quality control review across different product . capability planning carrying initiative accomplish personal corporate goal . demonstrated excellent leadership , communication , analytical , problem-solving skill . fluent english , urdu , hindi , punjabi . well-versed using microsoft outlook , powerpoint , excel , word , lexisnexis , banker almanac , broker check , finra , sec , occ , cftc , nfa , world check , cdc .
The Alacer Group
https://www.linkedin.com/company/velocity-fincrime-solutions-suite
► Assisted in design, planning, implementation, operation, testing, validation, and on‐going analysis of the Transaction Monitoring and OFAC Filtering Program and ensured that the Transaction Monitoring Program and OFAC Filtering systems were reasonably designed
► Initiated investigations for suspected money-laundering cases entered into internal case management database system to provide proper documentation
► Interfaced with Customs, Internal Revenue Services, U.S. District Attorney’s Offices, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security to assist with money laundering cases
► AML Analyst for compliance professionals responsible for identifying money laundering activity for debit, credit, credit cards, loans and other High Risk customers as required by the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
► Monitored Suspicious Transaction Reports submitted by financial centers and Grand Jury Subpoenas to alert the IRS of potential risk of money laundering
► Assisted banks in developing and implementing new Policies and Procedures to comply with BSA/KYC/AML regulations
► Initiated Suspicious Cash Transaction account closeouts and performed continued monitoring of those accounts to ensure branch compliance
► Updated BSA/KYC/AML training and provided training to all line staff regarding Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Policies and Procedures to ensure seamless reporting of potential risk
► Monitored 314a and 314b investigations under the guidelines of “Uniting and Strengthening America Act” USA Patriot Act, resulting in potential risk of money laundering
United States
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Senior Consultant Risk Assessment (Consulting and Supporting Bank of Utah)
The Alacer Group
https://www.linkedin.com/company/velocity-fincrime-solutions-suite
United States
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Senior Consultant – AML/OFAC  [Consulting and supporting Santander Bank]
Santander Bank, N.A.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/santander-bank-na
Greater Boston Area
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Senior Consultant
Standard Chartered Bank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/standardchartered
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Senior Consultant
RBC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc
Toronto, Canada Area
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Senior Consultant, Wealth Management & Capital Market [Alacer Group]
Discover Financial Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/discover-financial-services
Initiate anti-money laundering (AML) investigations and quality assurance reviews of staff-completed transaction monitoring audits, wealth Management & Capital Market. Take charge of organizing and disseminating management information systems (MIS) tracking reports. Support the creation of new software tools to assist with the Transaction Monitoring Program/KYC Programs. Attend Compliance Committee meetings and prepare presentations for senior management. Initiate thorough investigations on escalated issues from AML analysts and consultants based on manual and automated monitoring referral channels to verify possibility of suspicious activity. Perform enhanced customer due diligence, negative media searches, and transaction activity reviews. Keenly review internal and external source systems to check specific customer accounts and verify if account activities appear unusual or expected. Make certain that accounts and customers are referred to the Bank’s SAR & CTR Team upon recommendation by the investigator. Assume responsibility in documenting Non-SAR decisions in accordance with bank policies and guidelines.
Key Highlights
	Led the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) functions and relevant training, policies, and compliance initiatives, which entailed overseeing all aspects of BSA and amendments to include OFAC data validation and USA PATRIOT Act.
	Coordinated with compliance manager to ensure implementation of BSA policies and risk rating programs with transaction monitoring programs; conducted basic and enhanced due diligence KYC screening on new and existing US and non-US clients.
	Managed and investigated transaction and filed SAR if so required, making sure that all transactions requiring monitoring are set properly, conducting ongoing profile setting reviews, and providing recommendations for changed rules and settings.
	Collaborated with senior management to establish compliance goals and manage the business unit’s efforts to meet compliance with established goals.
Columbus, Ohio Area
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Risk Manager [Team Lead]
Citi
https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi
Administer targeted closed ticket population reviews; generate detailed summary of review results; and present results and recommended actions to the BB KYC DD team managers. Manage all aspects of Quality assurance of AML/BSA/OFAC and determine risk with reference to continuity of the business with FCB’s and Domestic partners. Directly coordinate with global business partners in balancing business strategy with appropriate risk management controls. Maintain updates of evolving regulatory changes and events impacting the business environment.

Key Highlights

	Evaluated sample of completed, closed AML/KYC customer analyses, to analyze internal control, Material Quality Issue and service level performance.
	Determined key issues which involved member monitoring, Sensitivity, Referral source, CSS checks, Strategic Assets and relationships, and gaps that affect internal control compliance, customer analysis quality and service levels.
	Actively took decisions based on audit principles, risk management practices, verifiable data, professional standards, internal policy and governmental guidelines.
	Led the implementation of regulatory requirements, departmental resources, and Due Diligence goals and objectives to identify alternatives that are effective, practical and appropriate.
	Championed continuous improvement in the Due Diligence process, and serve as a change agent.
	Conducted analysis and investigation on customer activity for potential AML-related suspicious activity
	Documented moderately complex cases referred by Suspicious Activity analysts for potential Anti-Money Laundering related activity and makes recommendations for Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) to FinCEN or non-SAR. 
	Performed comprehensive investigation on cases which involved cash structuring, transactions concerning Bank designated High Risk Countries (HRC), wire transfers, commercial loan payments, and reports from branches regarding their customer's activity.
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Greater Denver Area
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Risk Manager [Team Lead: KYC Quality Assurance]
Bank of the West
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bank-of-the-west
Took part in audit engagements which include AML/BSA functions including risk assessments, audit planning, control evaluation, audit report drafting, and verification of issue closure. Directly coordinated with global business partners in balancing business strategy with appropriate risk management controls. Maintained update of evolving regulatory changes and events impacting the business environment.
Key Highlights:
	Ensured the timely preparation and presentation of Risk reports to senior management in result of AML investigation in terms of AML/BSA and OFAC regulations.
	Supported the development of Audit department policies and procedures and oversaw staff for the accomplishment of objectives and initiatives.
	Ensured CDD is properly performed by the LE/LOB and EDD is applied in cases where warranted to mitigate AML/TF exposure.
	Investigated potentially suspicious activity and made risk-based SAR recommendation and prepare and filed SARs.
	Improved compliance audit coverage and advises for implementation, issuance of AML/BSA Policies, and consultation on the remediation of issues in line with AML/BSA and OFAC laws and regulations.
	Provided recommendation regarding termination of business with FCB’s in result of AML investigation. 
	Oversaw the quality assurance of AML/BSA/OFAC of all the investigation related to FCB’s and Domestic partners and determined the risk involved with business partners.
	Supervise and trained the team for AML investigation and for screening by using LexisNexis, Bridger, Dow Jones and Banker Almanac.
	Rendered effectual recommendations to the AML Financial Intelligence Function Manager regarding suspicious activity monitoring and investigations to ensure ongoing improvement and evolution of governance programs and practices in response to identified risks and/or gaps in the system.
San Ramon
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Senior Consultant [Alacer Group]
TJJA
Take part in audit engagements which include AML/KYC functions including risk assessments, audit planning and testing, control evaluation, audit report drafting, and verification of issue closure. Directly coordinate with global business partners in balancing business strategy with appropriate risk management controls. Maintain updates of evolving regulatory changes and events impacting the business environment.
Key Highlights:
	Ensured the timely preparation and presentation of audit reports to senior management including BOD and liaison regulators with regard to AML/BSA compliance.
	Supported the development of Audit department policies and procedures and oversaw staff for the accomplishment of objectives and initiatives
	Manage the improvement of compliance audit coverage and advises for implementation, issuance of AML Policies, and consultation on the remediation of issues in line with AML/BSA and OFAC laws and regulations.
	Advised FI & Banks on applicable regulations governed by the BSA and USA PATRIOT Act and have hands on FFIEC manual.
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Senior Manager Risk & Global AML Compliance
MCB Bank Limited
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcbbankpk
Provided expert oversight with the overall compliance strategy, framework, and policies through the business function within Asia and Middle East. Sustained coordination with regulators regarding compliance and AML issues; including reputational and regulatory risks management, advisory services to customers, and application of regulatory examinations. Handled various issues within the department which involved data sourcing, validation, and exception alert processing. Oversaw and executed fraudulent transactions in terms of AML/ know your customer (KYC), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements; as well as internal investigative resources and federal government agencies. Presided over the application of interviews and handled hiring decisions for the entire AML group.

Key Highlights:

	Efficiently monitored the bank’s compliance strategy framework and policies throughout the business function within the region.
	Performed in-depth investigations to track unusual account activities, and prepared written analysis on the findings.
	Conducted risk-based reviews of domestic and international operations including transactions related to AML/KYC requirements; ensured improvement of BSA training for critical departments and personnel in the bank.
	Arranged and facilitated weekly suspicious activity report (SAR) and escalation meetings which were attended by the Senior Compliance Team, responsible for escalating potential risk issues to the senior management.
	Functioned as representative and subject matter expert for all BSA/AML-related matters.
	Developed and implemented policies and procedures for AML transaction monitoring unit and directed ad-hoc projects to maintain compliance with both internal and external policies and procedures.

	Exemplified leadership skills in ensuring compliance strategy, framework, and policies throughout the business function within Asia and Middle East & Europe.
Lahore Pakistan
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Assistant Vice President
KPMG
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kpmg
► Coordinated and conducted both internal and external audits and investigated by performing triage assessments, researching transaction details, querying internal and external databases and applying regulatory rules and standards 
► Performed Risk Assessments of all MSB’s and banking products and services as well as industry standards and trends by applying risk based factors
► Implemented standard procedures and controls to be used by all divisions to mitigate risks
► Assisted with the design, use and deployment of internal and external fraud mitigation and reporting/tracking systems
► Collaborated with internal departments to include Fraud/Risk, Legal, Audit, Compliance, Operations in addition to external entities such as third party vendors, call centers and industry professional organizations
► Achieved understanding of various regulatory reporting report requirements such as comprehensive suspicious activity reports (SARs) for the countries in the respective region
Islamabad - Pakistan
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Assistant Manager
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
US Law & Transitional Disputes
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Washington University in St. Louis
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Bachelor's Degree
Legal (LL.B)
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University of the Punjab, Lahore
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Bachelor's Degree
Business/Commerce, General
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University of the Punjab, Lahore
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Rauf" Research on Labour Laws & Income Tax
Rauf's Company Law & Practice in Pakistan
Rauf's Compilation of Corporate Laws of Pakistan
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Bengaluru
Saritha Prakash
Human Resources Executive | Hiring Talents in IT
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-j-coiro-cima%C2%AE-05909625
New York City Metropolitan Area
Frank J. Coiro, CIMA®
Senior Vice President at UBS Wealth Management, Institutional Consultant
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/sumaya-baloushi-57b17235
United Arab Emirates
Sumaya Baloushi
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Clearwater, FL
Joe Steinman, MS in Finance
Financial Leader | Project | Program Management | Controller
https://sa.linkedin.com/in/acn-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-06927aa7
Saudi Arabia
ACN Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Recruiter and Marketer-KSA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennett-lacour-cams-cfe-623ab8b0
Tampa, FL
Bennett LaCour, CAMS, CFE
Manager, FIU, AML & Financial Crimes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-norstrem-00b7068
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Valerie Norstrem
Vice President, Global Sanctions Compliance Project Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
https://in.linkedin.com/in/srikanth-chandaka-035ba229
Bengaluru
SRIKANTH CHANDAKA
Engagement Manager, CAMS® PMP® , Financial Crime Compliance Domain & Product SME. Expert in AML, KYC, Sanctions Screening, Reg Reporting using Detica/Mantas/Velocity
https://uz.linkedin.com/in/kamal-jamjoom-605bb73
Uzbekistan
Kamal Jamjoom
Owner, kojest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-eure-86558885
Tampa, FL
Nick Eure
Compliance Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
https://in.linkedin.com/in/sangamesh-pujari-054510172
Raichur
sangamesh Pujari
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Payette, ID
Robert Werner
Proven Global Director of Operations excelling at Change Management | Strategic & Tactical Planning | Agile Methodologies | Transformational Leadership | Operational Intelligence | Digital & Brands Ambassador
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New York, NY
Ryan Finnigan
Director, Asset Management Compliance at UBS
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Greater Phoenix Area
Tasha Leilani Vandal
Experienced Leader/Technology Enhancement Advocate/Process Improvement Supporter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariomccash
Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
Mario McCash
Enterprise Fraud, BSA/AML, Risk and Security Professional
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-wheeler-0954a4
New York, NY
Caroline Wheeler
Senior Consultant / HRBP/ HR Entreprenuer
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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Tori Keith
Senior Managing Consultant at Beacon Hill Legal
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Bellevue, WA
Alan Robinson
Strategy & Innovation | Legal Operations | Advanced eDiscovery | Litigation Support | Information Governance | Process Mining & RPA
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Pakistan
Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Distinguished National Professor, Professor Emeritus & Director
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Pakistan
Abdul Rauf Shakoori
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AML/KYC Vacancies shared
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Law Firm - AML Risks & Compliance
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Kiwi HUG (HubSpot User Group)
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Cyber Risk Governance [CRG]
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Career Hub - Startups, Financing, Blockchain & Jobs
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Legal Association Network
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Legal Sales Jobs
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Banking Process Excellence
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Leadership for Lawyers
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Legal ID Pakistan
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Bayt.com, the Middle East's # 1 Job Site
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Risk, Regulation & Reporting
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ACAMS Northern Ohio Chapter
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RegExtra
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