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Jessika Kadir

Summary

I have worked in risk based roles for total of 5+ years including sectors of Cyber Security, Financial Services and Gaming.

I have a proven passion for Financial Crime and work consistently in a risk averse mindset, understanding the importance of risk from a regulatory and business perspective.

Self motivated with strengths in problem solving and critical thinking. I have built a strong foundation in my experience thus far, and I am excited to utilise this to grow and learn more in this space.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Investigations and Screening Analyst

Crown Resorts
09.2023 - Current

● Ensure that Crown is meeting its obligations in terms of investigations and regulatory reporting, within the required timeframes by conducting investigations and screening activities to ensure that all investigation and screening related requirements are met.

● Performed complex financial crime investigations and customer screening alert reviews in accordance with internal policy requirements. Assessed data from multiple sources to create thorough and comprehensive reports on Person(s) of Interest - whilst collating all documentation to the case audit log for record keeping purposes.
● Executed quality and timely investigations to ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. suspicious matter reports) to AUSTRAC.

● Addressed Requests for Information from various Law Enforcement entities on active investigations for a Person(s) of Interests in a detailed and confidential manner.
● Support close communication across different teams, by ensuring timely escalation and information sharing with the Customer Intelligence and Due Diligence team, Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) and other relevant stakeholders where required.

● Continually developed and maintained specialist AML/CTF knowledge.

● Completed internal and external training, including Nexacu Intermediate and Advanced Excel courses.

CDD Analyst – KYC Financial Crime

ING Bank
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Understanding of AML/CTF regulatory frameworks, particularly KYC.
  • Ability to correlate and comprehend large amounts of financial data to formulate strong CDD cases.
  • Conducted thorough Event Driven investigations to fulfill the Banks Regulatory Obligations in KYC.
  • Undertake AML and sanction/PEP screening, on-boarding due diligence checks and ongoing monitoring ensuring that consistent processes are followed in line with global strategy and requirements.
  • Strong knowledge in Financial Economic Crime subject matters (AML, CTF, HRC, FATCA/CRS, Sanctions etc.).
  • Excellent knowledge of (and experience in) Regulatory/Risk Framework.

Sanctions Quality Analyst (Financial Crime)

Westpac Banking Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Conducted Quality Assurance checks on Operations level analysts (Four Eye Check) assessing risk over potential sanctioned entities in transactions involving Westpac Banking Corporation.
  • Extracted and analysed data, identifying relevant trends and completed regular investigation and documentation for senior management.
  • Ensured checks on Operations level were done correctly (PEP, TER, Sanctions, HRC involvement).
  • Ensured quality with ongoing compliance within Sanctions Procedures in Westpac, aligning to global and regulatory standards.
  • Challenge and identify any potential Sanctions risk inherent in global line of business decisions and client activity.
  • Liaised with multiple stakeholders of the bank to ensure risk is addressed effectively.
  • Documented outcomes clearly and ensured SLA's and samples are met.
  • Applied high-risk mindset and worked with confidentiality.
  • Completed continuous training in up-to-date modules related to financial crime, risk trends and security.

Cyber Security Account Manager

Loop Secure
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Strong general knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance, Offensive Security Services and Managed Security Services.
  • Utilized passion for cybersecurity to provide consultative solutions to help partners optimize their cybersecurity strategy and grow maturity.
  • Day to day collaboration with CISO's, Head of Technology and IT Managers to strategize their cybersecurity goals.
  • Assisted with incident response planning and threat intelligence.
  • Help organizations minimize financial loss by creating cyber resiliency
  • Collaborate with all teams within the business to identify and grow opportunities.
  • Engaged with clients and their information while maintaining high discretion
    and confidentiality.

Education

Bachelors of Security Studies -

Macquarie University
Sydney
09.2019

Skills

  • Financial Crime
  • Cybersecurity
  • Investigations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Risk Based Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Investigations and Screening Analyst

Crown Resorts
09.2023 - Current

CDD Analyst – KYC Financial Crime

ING Bank
08.2022 - 06.2023

Sanctions Quality Analyst (Financial Crime)

Westpac Banking Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2022

Cyber Security Account Manager

Loop Secure
07.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelors of Security Studies -

Macquarie University
Jessika Kadir