IAN WEKESA
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance SME dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. I am hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. I possess excellent analytical problem-solving skills and solution-driven mindset. I am a fast learner and team player able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance SME Core Banking Project
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
01.2019 - Current
- Process reviews & business parameter definitions, Acted as a track leader in project activities for several support divisions, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Conducted Process reviews, requirements gathering, business parameters definition and designing new solutions for the
- Core Banking System
- Customized automated Compliance and Risk mitigation measures in the Core Banking System to reduce reliance on manual and subjective processes
- Conducted Vendor Evaluations for the Core
- Banking System vendors to assess their Solution's technical and functional capabilities to meet the Bank's requirements
- As part of Project Governance Team performed tracking of project risks and issues timelines, milestones, dependencies, resources, and stakeholders and ensuring Quality Assurance measures are undertaken
- Developed technical and business test strategy, developing test cases, supporting in tracking and resolution of issues and bugs raised by testing teams
- Delivered training planning, preparation of training materials and conducted training of for trainers and Core-Banking System end users
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through working with stakeholders at all levels.
AML Compliance Analyst
Kenya
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures to safeguard the Bank's Financial Systems from abuse.
- Communicated with the Head Compliance to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities within the Bank's customer base.
- Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.
- Supported Bank Branch teams in conducting proper KYC across all customer segments.
- Prepared and filed FATCA returns to the IRS for US Persons
- Updated my knowledge on fraud and security risk management- related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
ICT Service Desk Analyst
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
11.2011 - 08.2018
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced business environment to deliver excellent customer service to Internal Bank users
- Effectively monitored and resolved software error while monitoring over 500 Bank ATMS spread across Kenya and South Sudan and coordination of various CIT teams manning off-site ATMs
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving identify, monitor and troubleshoot network related issues for over 100 Bank Branches.
Graduate Clerk
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
03.2007 - 10.2011
- Demonstrated excellent customer service while performing Bank Teller and Customer Service Representative duties.
- Performed excellently as a Personal Banking Officer Issuing and Managing Customer loans.
- Troubleshot basic computer, user and software issues while working as the Ukulima Branch System Administrator.
Education
AML & CFT
ACAMS
03.2023
ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate -
Computer Learning Center
Nairobi, Kenya12.2011
A-LEVEL -
LONDON COLLEGE OF ST LAWRENCE
Maya, Uganda2002
O-LEVEL -
HIGHWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
1999
BBA - Human Resource Management
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
1996
Skills
- Project risk assessment Compliance assessment
- Compliance, banking laws and regulations
- Teamwork and Stakeholder engagement
- Process reviews & business parameter definitions
Accomplishments
- Automation or Risk Rating Matrix in Finacle CBS
- Automation of FATCA customer Identification & Reporting in Finacle CBS
- Automation of PEP module in Finacle CBS
- Customization of CTR Regulatory Report in Finacle CBS
- Customization of AML Alert Rules into Reports on Finacle CBS
- Supervised cross-functional teams in carrying out their SIT, UAT, and Simulation testing
Referees
- Mwangi Wachira
Head – AML & Financial Crime Unit, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Mob:0722-964840
Email:mwachira@co-opbank.co.ke
- William Wasike
Regional Operation Efficiency Manager, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Mob:0722-670590
Email: billsudi@gmail.com
- Arjun Ajay Raval
IT Transformation and Risk Consultant – KPMG
Mob:0729-871888
Email:
arjunraval@kpmg.co.ke
Timeline
Compliance SME Core Banking Project
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
01.2019 - Current
AML Compliance Analyst
Kenya
11.2018 - 08.2019
ICT Service Desk Analyst
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
11.2011 - 08.2018
Graduate Clerk
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
03.2007 - 10.2011
AML & CFT
ACAMS
ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate -
Computer Learning Center
A-LEVEL -
LONDON COLLEGE OF ST LAWRENCE
O-LEVEL -
HIGHWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
BBA - Human Resource Management
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
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