Video-editing
Mohamed Mahmoud Tayel
AML/KYC Compliance Specalist
Summary
* 10 years experience in combatting the financial crimes at reputable companies such as Morgan Stanley, KPMG, WISE PLC, ADIB. In addition, I have developed a solid knowledge about AML typologies and built strong awareness on FATF recommendations, EU AML directives among other national AML laws.
*Founder of InValuencer ; That's my cause - Video production for valuable influencers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Compliance Specialist
Binance
Budapest
08.2022 - Current
- Handling, reviewing and verifying all applications for client on-boarding within available SLAs;
- Working closely with the Front Office and the Relationship Partner Teams and direct with clients as required, to obtain all necessary supporting evidence to fulfil the KYC due diligence;
- Proficiency in compliance applications and programmes such as Refinitiv World-Check, Jumio, etc.;
- Working closely with checker to ensure an effective 2 eye 4 eye customer due diligence process;
- Liaising regularly with the business to conduct workload planning, review status of key renewals and prioritize open requests;
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence;
- Monitoring and documentation of unusual activity or AML flags;
- Participating in internal and external training programs related to AML/ CFT and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements
Compliance Specialist - KYB
Coinlist
Remote
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed AML and KYC analysis on high-risk and low-risk clients in cryptocurrency investment industry
- Reviewed the documents, structures and risk level of Investment funds, investment management, trust and other type of corporate entities for on-boarding process.
- Investigated and Identified potentially suspicious activity either framing, money laundering, terrorist financing or other violations
- Reported suspicious corporate entities based on their digital behaviour patterns.
- Researched and developed improvements for monitoring processes, consumer risk rating and review/investigation routines to improve detection.
- Assisted with special projects and data gathering for audit and/or regulatory purposes
EDD Investigator
TransferWise (Wise plc)
Budapest
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted several legal due diligence reviews on offshore and high risk clients (Business structure, internal policy, team, online presence and overall business line) against the company's risk appetite, internal policy and relevant regulations.
- Monitored the transactions and payments and performed enhanced due diligence in light of the client's business activity and conducting periodic diligence on HAT payments, velocity and suspicious transactions, reporting SAR whenever required.
- Conduct onboarding and periodic review over the applications within available SLAs
- Flaged payments from non-compliance countries with OFAC regulations
- Well-versed of FATF, Directive (EU) 2015/84, FCA regulations and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) legislation.
Senior Assistant - Due Diligence
KPMG Global Services Hungary Kft
Budapest
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Prepared and reviewed several tax returns for clients in GCC and UK and ensured its compliance with relevant regulations
- Prepared intelligence reports for more than 40 businesses all over the world
- Performed investigation and reviews in light of the relevant regulations over different companies around the world.
AML Analyst
Morgan Stanley
Budapest
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed several reviews on PEP, mutual funds, hedge funds and other Investment schemes by performing due diligence reviews, reviewing their documents and investigating on their details and collecting the needed information from the clients.
- Refining tools used to facilitate the Rolling Review process.
Compliance associate
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Cairo
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Investigated incidents and accidents to identify causes and potential preventive measures.
- Identified secure and high-risk areas and assessed vulnerabilities from building standpoint for unauthorized access.
- Monitored preventive maintenance program for company property.
- Conducted safety audits, inspections and evaluations to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured the effectiveness of the corporate governance of the supervisory board and implement the ethical guidelines upon which the business depends.
· Formulated and recommended appropriate ethical policies and guidelines to mitigate non-compliance risks.
· Assisted in the preparation of regulatory filings and responses to regulatory inquiries.
· Updated and maintained supervisory board guidelines and code of ethics.
· Participated in drafting and amending of compliance policies and procedures. · Assisted in conducting employee training programs and in preparing ethical compliance alerts on new developments.
· Participated in the drafting, review and negotiation of procurement agreements.
Achievements: -
- Successfully assisted ADIB-Capital in reviewing the covenants of the syndicated finance for Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation with "creating shared value" mindset.
Education
Master of Arts - International business law
Central European University
Austria, Vienna 1 2014 - 1 2015
No Degree - Anti-money Laundering
Promontory
IBM Business CenterBachelor degree - Legal studies
Al Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt 07.2007 - 07.2012
Skills
Investigation
Interests
Content moderation
Content creation
Web design
Timeline
Compliance Specialist
Binance
08.2022 - Current
Compliance Specialist - KYB
Coinlist
05.2021 - 07.2022
EDD Investigator
TransferWise (Wise plc)
03.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Assistant - Due Diligence
KPMG Global Services Hungary Kft
03.2017 - 02.2019
AML Analyst
Morgan Stanley
08.2015 - 02.2017
Compliance associate
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor degree - Legal studies
Al Azhar University
07.2007 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - International business law
Central European University
1 2014 - 1 2015
No Degree - Anti-money Laundering
Promontory