Ezekiel Kaisur

• Reduced financial risks by implementing comprehensive risk management strategies in according with the Risk Management Framework
• Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans
• Influenced appropriate risk management prioritization on front lines to promote strategic objectives while meeting operational risk program expectations.
• Managed relationships with external partners such the regulators, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives in managing risks effectively.
• Encouraged innovation among team members by promoting open dialogue about new ideas for enhancing risk management capabilities.
• Conducted regular reviews of risk management practices, optimizing strategies in response to changing circumstances.
• Enhanced risk assessment processes for better decision-making and improved company performance.
• Served as subject matter expert for development and implementation of corrective action plans where substantial unnecessary loss resulted regularly from current policy.
• .Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks and develop appropriate responses.
• Guided project teams through the evaluation of potential risks during planning phases, mitigating potential issues before they developed into costly problems.
• Responsible for compilation as the Secretary to the Risk Management Committee (RMC), of various Risk Reports to RMC, Board Risk Committee and the Board.

In this role, I was acting as the Head of Risk in a development capacity and performing task as expected of the role until transitioning into the role full time after 9 months of satisfactory performance.

• The role acts as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Kina Securities Limited.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and advice on Financial Crime obligations, risks, risk assessments, AML/CTF requirements and controls across the business and escalate as required to ORCC, or ARC through the CCO
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to promote effective compliance with the AML/CTF Policy and these Requirements;
• Owns the AML and CTF Program and ensure the program is effective.
• Review and action, if required, all formal feedback received from AML/CTF regulators;
• Responsible for ensuring that all AML/CTF regulatory reports are filed with the regulator within specified timeframes
• Maintain relevant AML/CTF and Sanctions procedures and awareness training

• Partner with the Relationship Banking team to sell Payment & Cash Management and Trade and Supply chain products and channels.
• Work closely with Commercial and Corporate customers in understanding their Payment, Cash Management and Trade and supply chain and provide solutions to simplify and enhance their processes taking into consideration cost cutting measures.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management and maximise revenue in new channels and products.
• Managed senior-level personnel working in relationship and sales capacities.

• Developed and implement a centralised customer onboarding and service team to address controls needs and customer satisfaction for Corporate and Institutional customer.
• Trained employees in specific job requirements
• Execute regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance compliance programs
• Increase operational efficiencies by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports
• Expanded cross functional organisational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goal.

Various roles from Operational Risk Officer to Operational Risk and Compliance Officer and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.