Democratic Education Facilitator at Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) (2013-01 – 2014-12)
- Conducted civic and voter education workshops.
- Managed logistics, schedules, and community engagement.
Specialist Consultant at Absa / Barclays Africa (2014-01 – 2018-12)
- Led onboarding, KYC, and enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk clients and financial intermediaries, including asset managers and investment advisers.
- Reviewed negative media alerts, escalated high-risk findings, and performed SWIFT/AML investigations across multiple jurisdictions including Rest of Africa.
- Collaborated with Relationship Managers to rectify files and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory AML/KYC standards.
- Conducted QA testing of completed KYC cases, ongoing PEP screening, and EDD reports using a structured risk-based framework.
- Identified trends and compliance gaps through testing and contributed to training modules and internal policy improvement initiatives.
Compliance Administrator at Carey Olsen (Offshore Law Firm) (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Conducted risk-based periodic reviews in line with global AML standards (FATCA, FATF, FCA, FINMA, FINRA), applying jurisdictional knowledge of the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, and other Crown Dependencies.
- Oversaw client onboarding and KYC documentation for trusts, companies, listed entities, partnerships, pension schemes, and funds.
- Ensured all CDD documents met regulatory requirements and performed screening for sanctions, adverse media, and PEPs.
- Supported compliance monitoring functions across fiduciary and corporate matters, liaising with senior stakeholders and reporting directly to the Head of Compliance.
Inhouse Compliance Officer at Fairtree Asset Management (Pty) Ltd (2020-01 – 2024-12)
- Oversaw regulatory compliance across all Fairtree regulated entities under FAIS, FICA, CISCA, FATCA and CRS frameworks.
- Acted as primary liaison on all KYC onboarding and new broker/fund applications, including collation of company documents, completion of DDQs, FATCA/CRS forms, reliance letters, and risk reviews.
- Maintained critical compliance registers: representatives, PA trading, conflicts of interest, proxy voting, complaints, and gift declarations.
- Drafted and monitored implementation plans for annual policy reviews and facilitated firm-wide training on TCF, FICA, and internal declarations.
- Ensured all CPD requirements were met by tracking activity, issuing reminders, and verifying compliance.
- Collaborated with outsourced compliance officers and advised internal management on AML, governance, and regulatory risk across product lines and jurisdictions.
Senior Business Control Officer (Senior Associate) at Stonehage Fleming (2025-04 – Present)
- Perform first-line defence responsibilities across AML/CTF frameworks for complex offshore fiduciary structures (trusts, companies, partnerships) in Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, and Monaco.
- Lead detailed reviews of Source of Funds and Source of Wealth, using corroborative documentation and risk-screening tools to ensure regulatory alignment and mitigate financial crime risks.
- Review and escalate risk events, PEP exposure, or adverse media through internal workflows and exceptions reports.
- Liaise with Relationship Managers to address deficiencies, support entity onboarding, and finalise KYC/CDD reviews with a risk-based approach.
- Maintain accurate compliance records in Business Central and Laserfiche, ensuring timely updates and full audit trails across AML workflows.
