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YASSINE AYOUBI

Seattle,Washington

Summary

Dynamic Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist with proven expertise at Remitly in risk assessment and suspicious activity reporting. Adept at leading teams and enhancing compliance processes, I excel in investigative reporting and client communication, driving transparency and accountability in regulatory frameworks. Recognized for implementing effective due diligence strategies that significantly mitigate risks.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Remitly
Seattle, Washington
04.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed alerts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.6
  • Conducted thorough investigations to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Drafted and submitted detailed SARs to regulatory bodies, enhancing transparency and accountability.6

6

WorldRemit
Seattle, Washington
04.2023 - 04.2021
  • Lead the revamp of our review systems and implemented a more efficient process for the investigation procedures.
  • Leading my team and established a trusted point of contact for all of my teammates.
  • Team training, as well as new team member onboarding and training.
  • Subject Matter Expert, trusted by management and team members for decision-making.
  • Manage communication with partners to request and follow up on due diligence documentation.
  • Assess a partner’s compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, as well as identify risks through the analysis of due diligence documentation from partners and external research.
  • Draft comprehensive due diligence reports detailing the analysis of a partner’s compliance, financial, and reputation risks.
  • Review and investigate ongoing adverse media alerts on partners and key individuals.
  • Assess the country-level AML/CTF risk of a partner’s distribution network.
  • Complete due diligence questionnaires and information received from partners.
  • Oversight of partners' locations to include the secret shopper program, onsite and offsite reviews, etc.
  • Lead ad hoc compliance monitoring reviews, and help implement corrective actions.
  • Assist the Global Compliance Team with projects on an ad hoc basis.

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Financial Crimes Specialist

WorldRemit
Denver, CO
10.2018 - 04.2021
  • Monitoring of initial and on-going Know Your Customers (KYC) requirements.
  • Answering internal referral emails from the Customer Service Department related to AML.
  • Analysis of customer activities to meet customer due diligence requirements and obligations.
  • Escalating any suspicious activity/concerns to the BSA Officer.
  • Assist with any other AML or Compliance related matters or projects as identified and assigned by Management.
  • Conducting suspicious activity investigations as warranted.
  • Carrying out any other tasks as may be requested from time to time.
  • Reviewing monthly and Daily alerts, initiating investigations related to suspicious cases, Filling Suspicious Activity reports.
  • Reviewing alerted consumer via Sanctions programs.
  • Conducting internal auditing as needed.
  • Collecting and presenting data when needed by BSA officer.

Transaction Monitoring Specialist

WorldRemit
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Reviewing transactions and identifying suspicious activities.
  • Reporting and escalating suspicious activities to the relevant department.
  • Research unusual or questionable transactions with the relevant department.
  • Leading transaction team as needed by managing the queue and transaction group.

Customer Service Expert Level 3

WorldRemit
Denver, CO
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Leading and support French team by creating projects and monitoring the workload.
  • Supporting with the interviews for the new French agents.
  • Managing queries on transactions via phone, email.
  • Screening and verifying customer's identification.

Personal Banker

KeyBank
Storrs, CT
04.2017 - 05.2017
  • Ensures compliance with operational, security and audit procedures and policies.
  • Provides financial solutions to clients to help them achieve their goals. Solutions could involve; payments, deposit, loan and investment products.
  • Develops strong partnerships with Operations Leaders, Financial Advisors, Mortgage Advisors, Small Business colleagues and other line of business partners focusing on client acquisition and deepening the relationship of current clients; effectively manages internal and external Centers of Influence.
  • Provides sales and service assistance to all clients.
  • Participates in special projects, campaigns and assignments as requested.
  • Assists with coaching and training tellers and other branch professionals as needed.

Banker III

Peoples United Bank
Storrs, CT
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Discussing and analyzing needs and requirements with customers for financial products and services.
  • Dealing with daily customer concerns, assisting in resolutions satisfying to both client and management.
  • Ensuring compliance with banking policies and procedures.
  • Managing client portfolio, servicing relationships and cross-selling all products and services.
  • Demonstrating strong knowledge in all consumer credit options with the client.
  • Auditing ATMs and vaults.
  • Training and assisting new employees.
  • Salesperson of the quarter resulting in growth of more than $90,000.
  • Promoted to Senior Banker within 9 months of hire date.

Customer Service Representative

Walt Disney World Resorts
Orlando, FL
12.2013 - 09.2014
  • Greeting and interacting with Guests while promoting the Cast Member's cultural heritage.
  • Introducing the show and organizing audience control.
  • Monitoring Guest safety and Guest flow.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the attraction and pavilion including sweeping and vacuuming floors.
  • Demonstrating and selling merchandise in indoors and outdoors areas.
  • Promoted to Walt Disney Trainer.

Shift Manager

Oum El Kora Restaurant
Temara, Morocco
01.2012 - 01.2013

Customer Service

L'Amphitrite Palace
Skhirat, Morocco
01.2012 - 01.2013

First Class Customer Service

Group Rahal
Casablanca, Morocco
01.2012 - 01.2013

Chef Assistant

Maymana Pastry, Catering
Rabat, Morocco
01.2011 - 01.2012

Blueprint Designer

Hajji Architecture Office
Rabat, Morocco
01.2010 - 01.2011

Education

DTH - Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Management

Diplôme de Technicien Hôtelier
Casablanca, Morocco
01.2013

ISTA - Technician Specialized in Architecture

Specialized Institute of Applied Technology
Sale, Morocco
01.2011

High School Degree - Concentration in Biology, Anatomy, and Earth Sciences

Sale, Morocco
01.2010

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • KYC requirements
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Investigative reporting
  • Client communication
  • Training and onboarding
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Regulatory expertise
  • Investigation techniques
  • Legal research
  • Regulatory training
  • Audits
  • Process improvement
  • Due diligence
  • Financial analysis
  • Project management
  • Investigative techniques
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Human Trafficking Detection
  • Bank Secrecy Act & Anti-Money Laundering
  • CAMS for Fintech certification

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered in several international associations promoting the advancement of social and cultural understanding and environmental awareness, such as: Friendship Force Club of Azrou Morocco: Branch of Friendship Force International.
  • Morocco Exchange: Morocco-American Student Cultural Exchange.
  • Amal Sale: Social Work, Volunteer Sports and Cultural Activities.
  • Ouled El Hay: Social Work, Volunteer Sports and Cultural Activities.

Hobbies and Interests

Outside of my work and studies I have a general interest in photography, soccer, and hiking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Remitly
04.2023 - Current

6

WorldRemit
04.2023 - 04.2021

Financial Crimes Specialist

WorldRemit
10.2018 - 04.2021

Transaction Monitoring Specialist

WorldRemit
08.2017 - 09.2018

Customer Service Expert Level 3

WorldRemit
06.2017 - 08.2017

Personal Banker

KeyBank
04.2017 - 05.2017

Banker III

Peoples United Bank
01.2016 - 03.2017

Customer Service Representative

Walt Disney World Resorts
12.2013 - 09.2014

Shift Manager

Oum El Kora Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2013

Customer Service

L'Amphitrite Palace
01.2012 - 01.2013

First Class Customer Service

Group Rahal
01.2012 - 01.2013

Chef Assistant

Maymana Pastry, Catering
01.2011 - 01.2012

Blueprint Designer

Hajji Architecture Office
01.2010 - 01.2011

DTH - Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Management

Diplôme de Technicien Hôtelier

ISTA - Technician Specialized in Architecture

Specialized Institute of Applied Technology

High School Degree - Concentration in Biology, Anatomy, and Earth Sciences

YASSINE AYOUBI