Global Financial Crimes Compliance Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for global financial crimes compliance, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice and guidance to the Global Sanctions Director regarding HSBC’s exposure to activities related to OFAC and Global Sanctions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• KPI/Metrics analysis
• Creating a governance model for the International List Screening and global Reimagine KYC book of work, developing a List Screening change program with clear global governance
• Overseeing and driving the execution of global initiatives facilitating optimum production delivery, reduced cost and improved client experience
• Providing a framework and process for reporting and tracking of milestones, dependencies, issues and financials
• Developing a key stakeholder structure for screening initiatives drawing on their skills and influence, whilst leveraging appropriate SMEs and initiative owners to resolve challenges to program objectives
• Identifying and managing dependencies across program initiatives, facilitating resolution of conflicts and ensuring necessary decisions are made in a timely manner
• Identifying and driving efficiencies around Delivery, Efficiency, Controls and Client Experience
• Driving communications and reporting to global management on progress and issues

Please consider me for the global financial crimes compliance opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and economic sanctions / OFAC guidance to other business areas referring potential OFAC matches.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity with Data Wrangling, Analytics and Visualization concepts
• Proficiency in applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Share Point
• Exhibit Intellectual Curiosity
• Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements for AML
• Outside of the box thinking is critical
• Experience interfacing with external examiners and internal independent testing teams
• On occasion work outside of normal hours
• Strong analytic skills, good leadership skills, organization and customer service skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the global financial crimes compliance position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for insight on BSA/AML and Sanctions program decisions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Aligning the international book of work with the global agenda leveraging global partnerships
• Other additional functions and projects as necessary on behalf of the Head of International List Screening and Singapore site
• Excellent negotiation, conflict-resolution, interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Experience in executive level status reporting
• Support the Firm’s KYC requirements pertaining to country-specific KYC requirements that exceed the Firm’s Global program, with particular focus in North and South America
• Advise Line of Business GFCC, Regional GFCC, and the business in connection with new KYC regulatory changes, and interfacing with counterparts in legal, audit and risk
• Support data mapping and execution with regards to technological system implementation
• Proven leader who is well-versed in AML compliance regulations and has a strong background in compliance, risk, and control issues

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the global financial crimes compliance position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a leadership role in managing the Bank’s corporate-level OFAC/Sanctions Policy and corresponding OFAC/Sanctions Principles, Standards, and Guidance (PSG), under the direction of the Head of Sanctions and in coordination with BNPP partners; includes managing one direct report.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expert knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements for AML
• Superior oral/presentation and written communications skills
• Area of Expertise – Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge of financial crime standards applicable to a global financial services firm / Thorough understanding of matters and fact patterns that are useful to global law enforcement bodies
• Client management – Capable of influencing stakeholders and collaborating with GFCC, GFC Legal and Advisory team members globally
• Computing skills – Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Program/Project Management experience at JPMC or a similar global financial institution
• Deep understanding of the systems in use by JPMC AML Investigations
• SAR/STR subject matter experience/expertise

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the global financial crimes compliance position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations and takeaways to Global AML, Sanctions, ABC, Training and other functions based on information learned through these investigations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Understanding of AML concepts including, but not limited to International AML Standards, the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act
• Results oriented team player and manager
• Knowledge of consumer, business or credit card products and banking clients preferred
• Working knowledge and application of OFAC and international (HMT, EU, Canada, Asia) sanction laws and regulations, including blocking, rejecting, reporting requirements
• Working knowledge and application of the Bank Secrecy Act as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act and implementation regulations
• Working knowledge of the financial services industry with a focus on wealth management services, registered funds
• Strong knowledge of OFAC/Sanctions laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of transaction flows (SWIFT, iACH, Fedwire, etc) and sanction screening technology