Nabil Masri
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Seasoned compliance and risk management expertise with extensive experience in financial crimes, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. Holding both CAMLI and CAMS certifications, along with in-depth knowledge of the PCMLTFA and FINTRAC guidelines, ensures a comprehensive understanding of the Canadian AML/CFT regulatory landscape. Proficiency includes conducting audits, delivering AML/CFT training, and utilizing SAS AML for risk assessments. Expertise in developing risk matrices and creating AML/CFT scenarios.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
AML/CFT Compliance Expert
The Pragma Corporation
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented AML/CFT framework, policies, and procedures for 10 financial institutions in alignment with regulatory and FATF requirements
- Provided support to 30 AML/CFT compliance officers in transaction monitoring, resulting in the reporting of over 60 cases to the relevant authorities
- Led training sessions for 30 AML/CFT compliance officers, improving their skills in detecting suspicious activities and reporting them effectively
- Guided 20 banks in developing, implementing, and monitoring KYC risk assessment matrix (more than 50 customers have been reclassified, including 20 PEP)
- Coordinated with 15 financial institutions to implement enhanced due diligence procedures, mitigating potential money laundering risks
- Successfully improved compliance at 15 banks, ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulatory requirements and removing them from the supervising authority's watch list
- Provided ongoing support to 20 AML/CFT compliance teams, improving internal monitoring systems, and increasing compliance efficiency by 30%
- Monitored 15 AML/CFT compliance officers while leveraging IT solutions such as SAS and Thomson Reuters for transaction monitoring and sanctions screening, leading to a 25% increase in the identification of suspicious activities
AML/CFT Specialist
Central Bank of Lebanon
06.2013 - 05.2023
- Led financial investigations into over 1000 cases related to suspicious customer transactions and account operations
- Analyzed complex transaction patterns to identify unusual or suspicious activities and escalating relevant findings to the appropriate authorities
- More than 500 hundred cases have been reported to the board of directors
- Acted as the primary point of contact with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies on compliance matters
- Monitored 15 financial institutions to ensure compliance with AML/CFT requirements and guidelines, providing corrective measures where needed
- All institutions demonstrated significant improvements in their compliance practices
Executive Administrator
Central Bank of Lebanon
06.2007 - 05.2013
- Prepared and edited various legal and administrative documents with accuracy, ensuring professionalism in all communications
- Analyzed reports and summarized documents, improving executive decision-making efficiency
- Edited correspondence, reports, and presentations, reducing revisions and enhancing clarity
- Created executive summaries that improved response time to critical issues by 50%
- Monitored compliance across 50+ banks, improving AML/CFT adherence
- Managed budgets and financial reports, achieving a 25% improvement in financial policy compliance
Legal Consultant
Inzawi Law Firm
06.2005 - 05.2007
- Conducted in-depth study of legal cases, assisting in the preparation of pleadings to ensure accurate and compelling legal arguments
- Strengthened the client's position and increased the likelihood of a favorable outcome
- Prepared contracts and actively sought intermediate solutions between parties to facilitate effective negotiations and dispute resolution
- Represented clients in the court of law, presenting arguments and advocating for their legal rights and interests
Education
MBA - Business Management
LAU
Lebanon 09.2007 - 06.2009
BA - Law
BAU
Lebanon 09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Transactions Monitoring
Reporting and Communicating
Team Leading and Mentoring
SAS AML
Microsoft Office
World-Check
Certification
CAMS, ACAMS, USA, 03/14/13
Timeline
AML/CFT Compliance Expert
The Pragma Corporation
09.2020 - Current
AML/CFT Specialist
Central Bank of Lebanon
06.2013 - 05.2023
MBA - Business Management
LAU
09.2007 - 06.2009
Executive Administrator
Central Bank of Lebanon
06.2007 - 05.2013
Legal Consultant
Inzawi Law Firm
06.2005 - 05.2007
BA - Law
BAU
09.2001 - 06.2005