Alan John Bentley
Oklahoma
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at First National Bank, excelling in litigation support and document management. Proven track record in team leadership and training development, successfully overseeing complex projects and enhancing compliance. Adept at risk assessment, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all legal processes.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Onboarding
06.2019 - 10.2024
- Joined the team to assist with the vetting of Legal Documents and assisting with onboarding of Corporate Clients.
- Provided training on various subjects applicable to the Document Centre and KYC Department.
Legal Services
Rand Merchant Bank
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Joined RMB Corporate Bank Legal to run a project to audit all the Corporate client Mandate files.
- I provided training on Mandates and Statutory documents to all the Relationship Managers, Service Managers and Operations Officials in Client Engagement.
- The project was expanded to also rectify the files and further officials were recruited and trained.
- The project was further expanded to scan the updated files onto the Banks Document Data Base and index the documents accordingly.
- The team was increased to 17 officials and various other product documents added to the list of documents to scan.
- I was also appointed to oversee various other smaller projects for the Risk Department.
- I drew up Competency Assessments for Officials to be employed in the new Document Centre.
Legal Services
FirstRand Corporate Centre
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Review and update the FirstRand Group Litigation Data Base.
- Design reports.
- Provide training to all the African divisions on the Groups Legal Data Base.
Legal Support - Banking Channels
First National Bank
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Review and update Banking Channels Litigation Database.
- Assist with Legal matters and administration.
- Guide internal Legal Advisors.
- Manage Subpoena Centre.
- Deal with all high profile matters together with ACTT (Anti Corruption Task Team) matters.
- Nodal point and First National Bank representative at ACTT.
Head Legal Support - Banking Channels
First National Bank
03.2011 - 04.2011
- Dealing with all Litigation against the Retail Bank.
- Obtaining information, instructing Attorneys, deciding on the way forward, meeting with Counsel, Settling in need.
- Dispute Resolutions - between Business Units.
- Recoveries - other Banks.
Head - Legal Claims
First National Bank
12.2004 - 08.2007
- Dealing with all Litigation against the Retail Bank.
- Obtaining information, instructing Attorneys, deciding on the way forward, meeting with Counsel, Settling in need.
- Analysing Interest Claims.
- Attending Court as an Expert Witness.
- Dispute Resolutions - between Business Units.
- Recoveries - other Banks.
- Freezing of Bank Accounts belonging to clients - suspected fraud.
- Update/ Maintain Orbit Data Base (Litigation).
Manager - Legal Disputes, Branch Banking
First National Bank
Johannesburg
04.1996 - 12.2004
- Control of all Interest Claims, Interest Claim Summons issued against First National Bank i.e., assessing claims, rates etc., authorising refunds.
- Control of all other Summonses issued against First National Bank, Cheque Disputes, Negotiable Instrument Claims, Notices of Motion, and Garnishee Orders etc.
- Expert Witness Re: Interest Claims, Banking Procedures, Overdrafts etc.
Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
Harare
08.1982 - 01.1986
- In charge of all routine Administration and Staff matters.
- Duties included balancing Branch Books, drawing up Leave and Training Programmes, Management Plans, Monthly/Quarterly Balance Sheets, controlling the Bank's Securities/Treasury, Acting Branch Lending Manager.
Assistant Accountant - Bills Department
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
Gweru
06.1980 - 08.1982
- Duties covered were General Ledger, Foreign Transactions, Custodian of Branch Assets, Guarantees, Indemnities and Investment Accounts.
Assistant Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
Bindura
01.1976 - 06.1980
- Duties covered were Telling, Bills for Collection, Insurance, Documents of Foreign Trade, Check Clerk and Acting Accountant.
Assistant Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
Beit Bridge
01.1975 - 01.1976
- Duties covered Telling, Foreign Exchange Telling and Stop Orders.
Assistant Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
Salisbury
12.1972 - 01.1975
- Completed basic military training, developing discipline and teamwork skills.
- Handled waste input, machining, and enquiries at Baker Avenue Branch, ensuring efficient operations.
Education
College of Preceptors Certificate - 10 Subjects
Rhodesian School Certificate - 6 Subjects
Associated Examining Board General - 5 Subjects
Certificate of Education Ordinary Level -
Skills
- Client onboarding
- KYC procedures
- Legal compliance
- Risk assessment
- Document management
- Litigation support
- Training development
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
- Citizenship: South African (American Green Card Holder)
- Date of Birth: 10/06/55
- Nationality: British
Timeline
Client Onboarding
06.2019 - 10.2024
Legal Services
Rand Merchant Bank
06.2013 - 05.2017
Legal Services
FirstRand Corporate Centre
08.2012 - 03.2013
Legal Support - Banking Channels
First National Bank
05.2011 - 07.2012
Head Legal Support - Banking Channels
First National Bank
03.2011 - 04.2011
Head - Legal Claims
First National Bank
12.2004 - 08.2007
Manager - Legal Disputes, Branch Banking
First National Bank
04.1996 - 12.2004
Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
08.1982 - 01.1986
Assistant Accountant - Bills Department
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
06.1980 - 08.1982
Assistant Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
01.1976 - 06.1980
Assistant Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
01.1975 - 01.1976
Assistant Accountant
First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd
12.1972 - 01.1975