Shiraz Sheikh
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced in AML compliance and fraud investigation, leveraging advanced data analysis and regulatory reporting skills to mitigate financial risks. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and optimize fraud detection/AML systems. Eager to contribute expertise in fraud analysis and risk assessment to the role of Financial Crimes Analyst.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Crimes Analyst
ShakePay
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Serve as a subject matter expert for AML Compliance and Fraud related matters, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements in the cryptocurrency sector.
- Assist in the production, completeness, and accuracy of all STRs and other regulatory reporting requirements, maintaining high standards of quality and timeliness.
- Analyze large datasets to detect anomalies and trends related to fraud, utilizing statistical techniques and modeling to predict potential risks effectively.
- Conduct thorough investigations into suspected suspicious and fraudulent activities, including evidence collection, interviewing involved parties, and reporting to regulatory bodies and law enforcement when necessary.
- Contribute to the development and enhancements of back-end monitoring rules, optimizing fraud detection systems and technologies for accuracy and efficiency.
- Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to identify suspicious patterns, transactions, and activities indicative of fraudulent behavior, proactively mitigating risks.
- Assess and evaluate fraud risks associated with various business processes, financial transactions, and client interactions, providing valuable insights to the broader operations and compliance teams.
- Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Senior AML & TF Analyst (Interim Team Leader)
Neo Financial
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Lead the investigations workstream, conducting comprehensive reviews and analyses of financial crime suspicions across diverse scenarios.
- Manage the collection of evidence and information, serving multiple purposes such as incident reports, regulatory reporting, management insights, and process enhancements.
Senior Anti-Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing Investigator
CIBC
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Reviewed alerts from various sources, including Unusual Transaction Reports (UTR) received from CIBC Lines of Business and alerts generated by the AML Transaction Monitoring System (AML-TMS).
- Conducted client relationship analysis to assess and address risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepared reports and data (STR) for presentation and filed transactions to FINTRAC, presenting findings to senior management for client disincentives.
Business Systems Analyst
CIBC
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared and validated Scope Clarification Documents, Solution Requirement Artifacts, Quality Assurance Artifacts, and Budgeting Reports to meet business partner needs and understand implications of application projects.
- Ensured seamless communication between business and technology teams, contributing to the successful delivery of projects and enhancements.
Fraud Control Analyst
CIBC
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Identified suspected fraudulent activities using risk management principles, policies, and procedures to mitigate fraud and minimize losses.
- Utilized various applications/systems, including PRM, COINS/ECIF, CRS/ICBS, to investigate alerts and make recommendations based on standard policies and procedures.
Financial Service Representative
CIBC
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided high-value clients with solutions to complex financial issues, utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted on-the-spot financial analysis to offer the best possible solutions.
Progress Support Leader
CIBC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported and managed a team, promoting a customer-centric approach and providing regular coaching to enhance performance.
- Ensured adherence to core values, principles, and procedures to resolve client issues effectively.
Education
Data Analytics Course -
Sys Intelligence
01.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Management Science, Mathematics
University of Windsor
04.2016
Skills
- AML/TF Regulations & Compliance Procedures
- Risk Assessment & Investigation Analysis
- Due Diligence & Data Analysis
- Effective Communication & Problem-Solving
- Ethical Awareness & Regulatory Reporting
- Industry Awareness & Teamwork
- Detail-Oriented & Time Management
- Fraud Analysis & Investigation
- Goal-Oriented & Decision-Making
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
- Python
- Tableau
- Power BI
- SAP
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and reporting
- Analytical thinking
- Excel proficiency
- Risk analysis
- Data research and validation
- Compliance analysis
- Report preparation
- MS Excel
- Time management
- Microsoft office
- Critical thinking
LANGUAGES
Urdu | Native
Arabic | Conversational
English | Fluent
Persian | Conversational
Timeline
Financial Crimes Analyst
ShakePay
02.2024 - 09.2025
Senior AML & TF Analyst (Interim Team Leader)
Neo Financial
03.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Anti-Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing Investigator
CIBC
10.2021 - 02.2023
Business Systems Analyst
CIBC
09.2020 - 10.2021
Fraud Control Analyst
CIBC
04.2019 - 09.2020
Progress Support Leader
CIBC
05.2018 - 08.2018
Financial Service Representative
CIBC
01.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Management Science, Mathematics
University of Windsor
Data Analytics Course -
Sys Intelligence