Peter Fernandez
Union City,NJ
Summary
Subject Matter Expert in KYC and AML with six years of experience monitoring and analyzing client relationships and business trends. Interfaced with senior management and relationship managers to understand needs and comply with policy, procedures, and new regulations. Maintained databases and conducted data analysis to report on contract performance relative to company objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Referential Quality Management Associate/AVP
Mizuho
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
- Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior staff members.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration on projects across the organization.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of improvement in the production process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive quality control measures, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
KYC Analyst
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Jersey City
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Lead in new client onboarding and contract renewal processes, conducting due diligence on contract performance and recommending adjustments to meet client needs better
- Maintain comprehensive logs tracking compliance documents and tasks to contribute to achieving conformity with company policies and client expectations
- Provide managers and executives with input on company policies and industry best practice standards to suggest enhancements to standard operating procedures
- Implement database and document processing compliance with applicable regulations and company policies to prevent money laundering and unethical practices
- Provide expertise and support to the onboarding analyst team, reinforcing and advancing their skills and techniques while suggesting process improvement
- Maintain key interactions with relationship managers, investment bankers, and senior management
- Training onboarding team members on new company initiatives, policies, products, and regulations.
Due Diligence Analyst
BNP Paribas Bank
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Organized and maintained all files related to regulatory actions
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Kept comprehensive logs tracking compliance documents and tasks to contribute to achieve conformity with company policies and client expectations.
Operations Manager
Empire Global Services
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Managing a team of approximately 100 employees in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)
- Negotiated contracts, ensuring they balance value and risk
- Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
- Creating, managing, and analyzing performance data and other information
- Ensuring that capacity and capability are continually planned
- Managed Payroll, gathered and verified employee onboarding documents i.e
- I-9, W-2, 1099s, and passport IDs.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Crime and Compliance Management
Utica University
Utica, NY08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2016
Skills
- Banking Regulations
- Oral and Written Communications
- Training & Development
- OFAC
- BSA
- Fluent in Spanish
- Information Verification
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Adverse Media Screening
- Project Management
- Audit experience Internal and External
- Compliance Training
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Case Management
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Timeline
Referential Quality Management Associate/AVP
Mizuho
08.2023 - Current
KYC Analyst
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
09.2019 - 01.2023
Due Diligence Analyst
BNP Paribas Bank
08.2017 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
Empire Global Services
02.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Financial Crime and Compliance Management
Utica University
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John's University