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Ivette Lopez

Toronto,ON

Summary

A highly committed and proactive Business Professional, with 5+ years of solid experience and leadership in regulatory control, non-financial risk, anti-money laundering, compliance and operations within the banking; a proactive multi-tasker with the ability to collaborate cross culturally in Spanish and English. Strong analytical skills and a creative thinker to deliver outstanding results. Fast learner with proven communication and negotiation skills developed by working with internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst GBM Onboarding

Scotiabank
09.2023 - Current

• Conduct Know your Customer (KYC) Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and screening reviews such as world check, OFAC and open sources in order to identified PEP, Sanction, Fraud alerts, thus Analyze and clear false positives as well as escalate cases according to set procedures.

• Coordinate document collection from public sources, internal stakeholders, and external clients

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of information and documentation provided by business lines and clients

• Provide guidance to the business on day-to-day AML/ATF matters, based on regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards that supported due diligence, policy, governance.





AML/ATF Quality Control Senior Analyst

Scotiabank
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Review and audit EDDU cases to ensure compliance with the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture with governing legislation and regulations.
  • Analyze client's financial records and ensure risk mitigation according to the regulatory requirements in a legal and ethical manner that promotes integrity across the Bank. .
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adhered to standardized process, best practices, and policies.
  • Examined events in application log management and monitoring tool to identify root causes for failures.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

AML/ATF Senior Analyst

GBS Scotiabank
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Performed weekly/monthly reviews of bank policies and procedures to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Supported effective procedures for performing the bank accomplishes with Politically Exposed Person policy, Canadian regulations international sanctions regulations including OFAC, Canadian banking regulations and other regulatory guidelines and deployed monitoring processes to keep teams consistent in all areas.
  • Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
  • Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholder in order to get or provide information to give a recommendation in the investigation.
  • Conducted data analytics to provide business recommendations and supporting documentation is saved in the case management system in accordance with internal procedures.

AML/ATF Analyst

GBS SCOTIABANK
09.2018 - 11.2021
  • Identified and implemented strategies methods for conduct data analytics and determine its AML/ATF risk and give a recommendation.
  • Audited and examined financial records, checking for accuracy and compliance with established regulations.
  • Identified and reported clients' suspicious or unusual transactions according to FINTRAC reporting requirements.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Education

Master of Arts - International Business Management

Middlesex University
London, England
04.2013

Bachelor of Science - International Finance

Rosario University
Bogotá Colombia
04.2011

Skills

  • AML Compliance
  • Organization Skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strong Problem-Solving ability
  • Vigorous investigative and analytical skills
  • Data Management
  • Knowledge of Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations and Sanctions
  • Active listening
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication
  • High Attention to details
  • Analyst Relations

Timeline

Senior Analyst GBM Onboarding

Scotiabank
09.2023 - Current

AML/ATF Quality Control Senior Analyst

Scotiabank
11.2022 - 04.2023

AML/ATF Senior Analyst

GBS Scotiabank
12.2021 - 10.2022

AML/ATF Analyst

GBS SCOTIABANK
09.2018 - 11.2021

Master of Arts - International Business Management

Middlesex University

Bachelor of Science - International Finance

Rosario University
Ivette Lopez