My goal is to become associated with an organization where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the organization's productivity and reputation. PERSONAL PROFILE I am an accomplished seasoned operations, risk and customer service professional offering operational, local and cross-border transactions, customer retention and on-boarding services to over 3,000 clients. I have extensive experience in administration and relationship management to meet client needs with emphasis on AML and KYC monitoring. My main area of focus is banking operations compliance, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of compliance functions and controls in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements, conducting Risk Assessments, Project Management, Training and Awareness, Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement.
Hi, I’m
STEPHEN KIMANI KURIA
SENIOR BANKING OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
NAIROBI
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
16
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
1
Language
Work History
Prime Bank LimitedNairobi
Core Banking System Upgrade
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Detailed requirement gathering in the project implementation team for core banking system upgrade
- Preparation of business process document for branch operations in the project implementation team for core banking system upgrade
- Preparation of business requirement document for branch operations in the project implementation team for core banking system upgrade
- Preparation of Test plan for all branch operations in the core banking system
- Conducting the User Acceptance Testing for the upgraded core banking system
- Data Validation during migration to the upgraded core banking system.
Prime Bank LimitedNairobi
Senior Banking Operations Associate
01.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Review all account opening documents received by the branch and ensure that all KYC documents are in line with the AML/KYC policy and procedure manual
- Quality review of new process flows, procedures, and policies for adequacy of compliance risk management and ensure preparation and update of the branch procedures and processes as per the bank policy
- Periodic definition AML risk ratings for all Products, Services, Transactions and Geographical locations
- Cash Receipt and Cash Payments Authorization
- Inward and Outward clearing of Cheques
- Ensuring efficient Customer Onboarding and Retention
- Preparation of Branch Monthly Reports
- Branch Data Management
- Local and International Remittances Authorization
- Checking of Branch End of Day reports and Batches
- Any other duties allocated by the Branch Head.
Prime Bank LimitedNairobi
Junior Officer Associate
05.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Cashier dealing with Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
- Processing Transfers payments, Cheques, International Remittances
- Customer Service and Account Opening
- Cross selling of various bank products
- Preparation of various branch reports
- Any other duties allocated by the Branch Head.
Education
Mount Kenya UniversityTHIKA
Bachelor of Commerce from Finance
08.2016 - 12.2021
University Overview
Institute of Banking And Communication
Certificate in Credit Skills and Management from Credit Management
07.2020 - 09.2020
University Overview
Mount Kenya University
Diploma from Banking and Finance
01.2013 - 01.2014
University Overview
Mukurwe-ini Boys High School
KCSE Certificate
01.2008 - 12.2011
University Overview
CourseraE-Learning Providers
from Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
06.2022 - 10.2022
University Overview
KnowBe4Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training (KMSAT)
from Computer And Information Systems Security
10.2018 - 10.2023
University Overview
Skills
Expert knowledge of both Finacle version 10 and 11
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Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved a successful upgrade of the core banking system as an operations team member.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved all product issues raised during UAT which led to smooth banking operations.
- Collaborated with team of four members selected by the bank as champions in the core banking system upgrade.
- Collaborated with team in the digital engagement hub to build the internet banking screen designs.
- Achieved all testing of the product customizations requirements by the bank.
- Prepared and documented all the end user manuals for the upgraded core banking system.
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Timeline
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
10-2022
Coursera
from Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
06.2022 - 10.2022
Core Banking System Upgrade
Prime Bank Limited
03.2022 - Current
Institute of Banking And Communication
Certificate in Credit Skills and Management from Credit Management
07.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Banking Operations Associate
Prime Bank Limited
01.2019 - 03.2022
KnowBe4
from Computer And Information Systems Security
10.2018 - 10.2023
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Commerce from Finance
08.2016 - 12.2021
Junior Officer Associate
Prime Bank Limited
05.2015 - 12.2018
Mount Kenya University
Diploma from Banking and Finance
01.2013 - 01.2014
Mukurwe-ini Boys High School
KCSE Certificate
01.2008 - 12.2011
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