Janelle Martinez-Suckoo
Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands
Summary
Risk and Compliance professional, with an aim to support organizations in adhering to regulatory obligations and conforming to industry best practices and professional standards. Knowledgeable in regulatory developments and proficient in the analysis and implementation of policies, procedures, and processes, with a particular focus on assessing the effectiveness of internal controls. Passionate about developing targeted solutions and providing recommendations to achieve group compliance objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Compliance Officer
Ogier
03.2023 - Current
- Assisting the Caribbean and Asian Compliance teams with providing proactive and real time advice to stakeholders and operational teams on onboarding matters for clients of Ogier (Legal and Fiduciary).
- Identifying and creating awareness of regulatory developments and potential Compliance issues that may have an impact on Ogier (Legal and Fiduciary).
- Providing support for matters reported or escalated under the Group's R&C policy.
- Assisting with the maintenance of Suspicious Activity Reports log.
- Assisting with the maintenance of the Breaches, Errors, Omissions, and Complaints log.
- Assisting with gap analyses of Cayman regulatory changes.
- Identifying gaps in existing jurisdictional policies and procedures.
- Identifying trends and potential gaps in existing jurisdictional processes and assisting with the implementation of corrective solutions or escalating where appropriate.
- Assisting with gathering data in preparation of monthly and quarterly risk and compliance reports.
- Assisting with the analysis, implementation, and development of jurisdictional policies, procedures, and processes.
- Identifying potential non-compliance issues and escalating where appropriate.
- Coordinating with Ogier (Fiduciary) stakeholders for the completion AML surveys and assisting with data submission.
- Coordinating with Ogier (Fiduciary) stakeholders, senior management and operational teams to provide guidance and assist with the remediation of regulatory, internal audit, and CMP findings.
- Overseeing the development and delivery of training to Caribbean and Asian senior management and operational teams to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies, procedures, and processes.
Regulatory Operations Manager
Ogier
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Leading and coordinating focus groups comprised of stakeholders, the Regulatory Operations' and Ogier Global's operational teams, to effectively communicate onboarding requirements from the outset.
- Delivering induction and refresher training sessions to stakeholders and operational teams based in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on the Regulatory Operations' and Ogier Global's policies and procedures, and high-level onboarding process.
- Liaising with Ogier Global stakeholders to identify gaps in policies and procedures for various service lines, to effectively develop improvement initiatives and draft amendments.
- Ensuring the Regulatory Operations department's policies and procedures are regularly updated, and drafting amendments in-line with developments in Ogier Global's policies and procedures.
- Reporting and analysing KPIs to effectively lead KYC remediation projects, and identifying deficiencies, hidden gaps and non-conformity issues to implement successful improvement initiatives.
- Effectively using data to identify issues affecting the output of the Regulatory Operations' and Ogier Global's operational teams, to encourage behavioural changes and continuously drive improvements.
- Promoting teamwork and strong relationships at all levels and jurisdictions, to achieve personal, business unit and group objectives.
- Strong people management skills and ensuring the Regulatory Operations' and Ogier Global's operational teams manage their time, effort and resources in order to optimise efficiency.
Senior Client Due Diligence Administrator
Ogier
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Undertaking the onboarding process for clients being offered Ogier Global's regulated services, in accordance with the Cayman Islands and BVI's regulatory obligations.
- Specializing in the onboarding process for complex and high-risk client structures.
- Conducting thorough client screenings to identify any adverse news posing AML concerns, or factors deemed high-risk.
- Regularly providing guidance on policies and procedures and offering support to stakeholders and operational teams.
- Daily communication with internal teams and external clients to ensure the onboarding process is undertaken promptly and carried out in-line with our regulatory requirements.
- Delivering training sessions to provide guidance on regulatory obligations and internal policies and procedures.
- Leading daily meetings with my team to assist with queries.
- Identifying areas with potential gaps and utilizing reporting to create corrective action to deplete backlog and rectify any deficiencies.
- Generating and submitting reports periodically to stakeholders and senior management.
Intern
Estera Trust (Cayman) Limited
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisting with the preparation of financial statements.
- Updating and processing KYC information for Compliance Officers' key client portfolios.
- Recording and maintaining client tax information.
- Assisting with the creation of an effective reporting system to decrease workload and increase productivity for Compliance Officers.
Administrative Assistant
Schroder Cayman Bank and Trust Company Limited
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisting with client telephone calls and addressing inquiries and operations services.
- Modifying active and existing bank accounts.
- Assisting with payroll and ad-hoc Human Resources duties.
- Providing invoices to clients and assisting with wire transfers.
- Cleaning and reprogramming computer software programs.
- Creating and maintaining spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports to assist Financial Advisers.
Education
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -
ACAMS
01-2024
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
University of Liverpool
01-2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University College of The Cayman Islands
Skills
- Thorough understanding of Cayman Islands regulatory requirements affecting a legal and fiduciary business in multiple jurisdictions
- Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments in the Cayman Islands
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions in line with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures
- Ability and willingness to coordinate with and provide training to stakeholders, senior management, and operational teams
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to the remediation of regulatory and internal audit findings
- Capable of initiating corrective action plans
- Experienced in the onboarding of clients
Timeline
Deputy Compliance Officer
Ogier
03.2023 - Current
Regulatory Operations Manager
Ogier
03.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Client Due Diligence Administrator
Ogier
12.2017 - 03.2022
Intern
Estera Trust (Cayman) Limited
07.2017 - 09.2017
Administrative Assistant
Schroder Cayman Bank and Trust Company Limited
06.2014 - 06.2015
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -
ACAMS
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
University of Liverpool
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University College of The Cayman Islands
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