Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced in reviewing financial documents and digital records. Seasoned Business Solutions Consultant with 5 years of comprehensive experience maintaining and developing healthy client relationships. Committed to leading all business projects to success. Expertise in project management, business analysis and business development. Proactive professional with a commercial approach to solving problems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE & CRIME UNIT, Ernst & Young LLP
11.2023 - 02.2024
Tracked feedback at all levels and researched resolutions for common concerns.
Identified needed business improvements and determined appropriate systems required to implement solutions.
Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
Collected, defined and analyzed business requirements.
Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
Gathered, reviewed and reported on findings.
Produced charts and diagrams to assist with problem analysis.
Provide direction for the development of the necessary applications/solutions while working with the end- users to identify and recommend enhancements and solutions, as well as continually evaluating alternative systems and methodologies
Monitor and interpret current and future industry trends and BSA/AML and OFAC regulations within each area of expertise and adjust procedures and processes accordingly
Assist in the management of departmental and project budgets while optimizing service and cost to the business unit
Act as a liaison between Financial Intelligence Unit Management and other lines of business throughout the enterprise to ensure proper notification of decisions and reporting of Financial Intelligence Unit processes, enhancements, etc
SR. BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST
TRADE AND OPERATION, Bank of Montreal/ BMO
11.2020 - 11.2023
Maintained portfolio accounting and report generation systems (UNIX), VBA, MACRO, and interface with all areas of the firm
Contributed to Q/A activities by supporting the development of test scripts and testing of developed solutions, including communication of issues and resolution
Adhered to Enterprise project governance controls to ensure projects meet all performance, quality and compliance standards and conforms to appropriate disciplines
Produced documentation outlining process improvement solutions.
Pinpointed cost-effective process improvements through simulation of potential process alterations, discovering optimal enhancements without interrupting live production efforts.
Conducted walk-through demonstrations of proposed process changes.
Liaised with staff managers to collaboratively design process change implementation plans.
Resolved trade settlement issues in a timely manner at Charles River and Thomson One
Provided on-going support to key stakeholders, creating presentations of the projects, Training materials presentation, including the project partners, business project owner, project / program / portfolio manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes which impact requirements delivery against the overall project
Assisted with Ad-hoc reports using UNIX, WinSCP, Oracle, Tectia
Analyst, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
Promontory Financial, An IBM Canada
06.2018 - 12.2020
Conducted thorough reviews of financial transactions to identify potential instances of money laundering, fraud, or other suspicious activities
Analyzed customer account activities, transaction patterns, and behaviours to detect anomalies and red flags, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations
Conducted reviews for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) alerts, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), sanction screening, PEP screening and drafted comprehensive judgments on AML alerts using Know Your Client (KYC) methods
Followed a Risk-Based Approach for case analysis to align with regulatory requirements and in line with the FINTRAC (FIU of Canada) guidelines and internal AML policies and procedures of the bank’s Global Anti-Money Laundering Unit (GAMLU)
Conducted data management for AML alerts, case investigations, customer due diligence (CDD) and sanction screening using World Check and various investigative tools with accuracy, such as JD Edward, Oracle, etc
Processed Enhanced Due Diligence reports on customer accounts with unusual entries or transaction trends
Monitored fraud transaction data to identify and tackle fraudulent transactions
Investigated, analyzed, researched, and processed over 120+ large accounts for suspicious activities day-to-day and filing STR
Coordinated routine data analysis with clients, staff, internal departments, and contractors in an empathetic, efficient, and timely manner for the purpose of Auditing and Compliance
Routinely conducted periodic financial processes and procedural reviews, while advising Management on exceptions and ways of improving or changing processes where necessary with the utmost tact
Coordinated and managed multiple projects that support Operational Excellence, such as Scotiabank Project, and Bank of Valet (Malta).
PREMIUM BANKER, HSBC Bank Canada
09.2017 - 06.2018
Spearheaded an increase in the number of clients under management by 35%
Attained organizational goals and expectations by continual learning, application of procedures and tasks, as well as meeting or exceeding Company needs with genuine passion
Attracted new customers by understanding their financial needs (investments, stocks, bonds, etc.) and delivering high standards of quality service in an unwavering and dynamic manner
Identified opportunities for wealth management and credit reviews to optimize portfolio performance
Evaluated and analyzed relevant work functions for various situations in a proactive manner, while ensuring adherence to compliance per Company guidelines
Developed strong functional and operational knowledge throughout the process in a professional and conducive manner
UNIVERSAL BANKER, Bank of Nova Scotia
04.2016 - 01.2017
Identified the needs of customers and provided appropriate financial products and services through a deep understanding of products and services in the banking industry
Coordinated and monitored processes, tasks, and functional procedures diligently by following organizational protocols as needed
Proliferated, nurtured, and cemented relationships to develop goodwill and gain long term prospects, while generating new business and contributed towards meeting overall deadlines
Created strong relationships and viable connections with vendors and dealers
Contributed to team effort by accomplishing productivity goals and team objectives
Assisted in effective development of policies and operating procedures to facilitate functional elements and ascertained goals
Accounting Clerk
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
01.2013 - 06.2013
Sr. Financial Analyst
Bank Asia Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2011
Education
Professional Certification in Business Analytics - Business Analytics
Seneca College
Toronto, ON
04.2019
MBA - Business Management
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
06.2017
BBA - Accounting And Finance
American International University Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2010
PMP Certification: in process -
Self Study
Toronto, ON
2024
Skills
Technical Skills:
SAS
SQL
Python
Tableau
Oracle
Fircosoft
Intralink
Content Manager
Advanced MS Excel
V-lookup
MS Office
JD Edward
Interpersonal Skills:
Investigation leadership
Project coordination
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE & CRIME UNIT, Ernst & Young LLP
11.2023 - 02.2024
SR. BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST
TRADE AND OPERATION, Bank of Montreal/ BMO
11.2020 - 11.2023
Analyst, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
Promontory Financial, An IBM Canada
06.2018 - 12.2020
PREMIUM BANKER, HSBC Bank Canada
09.2017 - 06.2018
UNIVERSAL BANKER, Bank of Nova Scotia
04.2016 - 01.2017
Accounting Clerk
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
01.2013 - 06.2013
Sr. Financial Analyst
Bank Asia Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2011
Professional Certification in Business Analytics - Business Analytics
Seneca College
MBA - Business Management
Lakehead University
BBA - Accounting And Finance
American International University Bangladesh
PMP Certification: in process -
Self Study
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