Petra Alleyne
Summary
Highly skilled AML and banking professional with 18+ years of experience in international banking, regulatory compliance, and financial operations. Proven expertise in AML risk management, KYC, financial crime investigations, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading teams, maintaining internal controls, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Strong analytical and investigative skills with a deep understanding of AML regulations and financial transaction monitoring.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior /Customer Experience Associate
Scotiabank
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs
- Open day to day / deposit solutions for transactional customers, based on an initial assessment of the customer needs/profile
- Contributed to the branch targets by achieving 100% compliance on onboarding of new customers i.e. documentation and FATCA reporting
- Assisted in training new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for delivering exceptional service and compliance as the 1st Line of Defense
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Senior Training and Development Officer
Guyana Revenue Authority
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, expediting their integration into the company culture and job responsibilities.
- Improved employee skill sets by developing and implementing comprehensive technical and non-technical training programs.
- Collaborated with the Financial Investigation Unit, Guyana to enhance financial crime compliance training
- Liaised with international agencies( CARTAC, CCLEC and WCO) and submitted proposal for approval of GRA's staff to participate in data management, fraud control, performance improvement and transparency training.
Assistant Manager, Service and Support
Scotiabank
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed quality control and risk assessment procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance at the Branch level
- Led AML compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to KYC, ATF, and risk assessment policies by conducting daily management review
- Conducted in-depth investigations of high-risk financial transactions and high-risk customers, identifying suspicious activities.
- Monitored the change management implementation of FATCA in 2016 resulting in 100% compliance month to month
- Managed the quality and efficiency of branch operations resulting in the Branch being the first to receive a satisfactory rating in 2015 under a revamped Operational Field Audit
- Provided training and guidance on AML/ATF risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with internal and external teams (EDDU, FIU, Legal and Compliance) to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate financial risk
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Douglas College
British Columbia, Canada05-2025
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Association of Certified AML Specialist
01-2022
Single Subject Diploma -Project Management
Institute of Commerical Management
06-2019
MBA -
Australian Institute of Business
10-2017
Skills
- AML Compliance & Risk Management
- Financial Crime Investigations (Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing)
- Regulatory Compliance (AML, ATF, KYC, FINTRAC)
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies
- Process Improvement & Policy Implementation
- Leadership & Team Management
- Financial Transactions & Banking Operations
Timeline
Senior /Customer Experience Associate
Scotiabank
10.2023 - Current
Senior Training and Development Officer
Guyana Revenue Authority
03.2019 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager, Service and Support
Scotiabank
04.2014 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Accounting
Douglas College
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Association of Certified AML Specialist
Single Subject Diploma -Project Management
Institute of Commerical Management
MBA -
Australian Institute of Business
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