Janine Maganis, Unit Compliance Officer

Janine Maganis

Unit Compliance Officer

ALANSARI EXCHANGE LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Fujairah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in International Relations-
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Unit Compliance Officer at ALANSARI EXCHANGE LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2016 to April 2024

• Good knowledge of Compliance and AML & CFT laws and regulations pertinent to UAE Financial Industry and the ability to deliver error-free and timebound results.
• Exhibited expertise in monitoring and ensuring that all branch transactions adhere with the Anti Money Laundering & CFT policies established by International Agencies and Central Bank of UAE.
• Proven ability in documenting and onboarding both individual and corporate accounts. This has involved ensuring that all necessary documentation is collected, reviewed, and accurately recorded in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and internal policies.
• Effective in overseeing and documenting above threshold and high-risk transactions to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, which involves verifying the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents and filing them appropriately in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring that potentially unusual or suspicious transactions are promptly identified and reported to the Compliance Department. This has involved implementing robust monitoring systems and procedures to detect any anomalies and conducting thorough investigations to assess the risk level of flagged transactions.
• Well-versed in conducting regular audits and assessments to monitor branch staff compliance with KYC, CDD, and EDD requirements, identifying any gaps or areas for improvement, and implementing corrective measures as necessary.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to assess the risk profile of customers and transactions effectively, ensuring that appropriate due diligence measures are applied.
• Process local, international fund transfer, and FCY transactions taking into consideration that such transactions have supporting documents in line with the AML laws.

Unit Compliance Officer at Al Ansari Exchange LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2016 to April 2024

• Good knowledge of Compliance and AML & CFT laws and regulations pertinent to UAE Financial Industry and the ability to deliver error-free and timebound results.
• Exhibited expertise in monitoring and ensuring that all branch transactions adhere with the Anti Money Laundering & CFT policies established by International Agencies and Central Bank of UAE.
• Proven ability in documenting and onboarding both individual and corporate accounts. This has involved ensuring that all necessary documentation is collected, reviewed, and accurately recorded in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and internal policies.
• Effective in overseeing and documenting above threshold and high-risk transactions to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, which involves verifying the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents and filing them appropriately in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring that potentially unusual or suspicious transactions are promptly identified and reported to the Compliance Department. This has involved implementing robust monitoring systems and procedures to detect any anomalies and conducting thorough investigations to assess the risk level of flagged transactions.
• Well-versed in conducting regular audits and assessments to monitor branch staff compliance with KYC, CDD, and EDD requirements, identifying any gaps or areas for improvement, and implementing corrective measures as necessary.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to assess the risk profile of customers and transactions effectively, ensuring that appropriate due diligence measures are applied.
• Process local, international fund transfer, and FCY transactions taking into consideration that such transactions have supporting documents in line with the AML laws.

Bank Executive at BPI Family Savings Bank
  • Philippines - Quezon City
  • August 2013 to September 2015

• Providing banking services to customers while ensuring Compliance on Government Laws and AML and CFT policies as per International Standards and Central Bank of the Philippines Requirements.
• Providing professional courteous service in processing a variety of day-to-day customer transactions.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy which enable to effectively manage large volumes of client accounts records while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Experienced in conducting regular audits and assessments to ensure the completeness and accuracy of client records.
• Strong communication skills, which have proven invaluable in liaising with clients and internal stakeholders to address any queries or concerns related to account records.
• Process foreign exchange, telegraphic transfer, other remittance service transactions and perform account opening such as savings, checking, time deposit and investment accounts.
• Effective in marketing banks products and services such as personal, housing, auto, business loans and investment opportunities.

Intern at Department of Foreign Afairs, Public Information Services Unit (PISU)
  • Philippines - Manila
  • June 2011 to August 2011

• Monitor news from radio, internet, television and other media sources regarding developments in Philippine foreign posts, as well as significant international news that afect the country in the international relations.
• Help disseminate information by creating and editing press releases that were uploaded in the DFA website.
• Media Facilitation during press conferences, coverage and interviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in International Relations-
  • at Lyceum of the Philippines University
  • January 2012

Specialties & Skills

Finance
Administration
Cash Handling
Customer Interactions
compliance
due diligence
Transaction Monitoring
ONBOARDING
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
DUE DILIGENCE
BANKING SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
REMITTANCE
GOAL ORIENTED

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Languages

Filipino
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Anti Money Laundering Specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2023