Annabel Muga

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About Annabel Muga

I am a highly motivated and resourceful Compliance Specialist with a background in economics and a strong focus on anti-money laundering and risk management. With 3 years of experience in the field, I have developed a comprehensive skill set that includes data analysis, research, project management, and data management. My expertise lies in ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical practices, particularly in the areas of KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business). I have a proven track record of successfully onboarding low, medium, and high-risk clients while mitigating potential risks related to money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activities. In my previous role as a Compliance Analyst at Binance, I was responsible for conducting thorough KYC and KYB verification for all clients and identifying customers who posed a higher risk based on specific criteria. I also conducted background checks for high-risk customers/entities, including source of wealth/funds review and drill down of ultimate beneficial ownership. Additionally, I participated in ongoing monitoring and continuously updated my knowledge through internal and external training programs. Prior to that, I worked as a Business Analyst at Due Diligence Advisory Africa, where I provided data-led financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions to financial institutions and non-financial businesses. My responsibilities included transaction monitoring, outsourced customer screening/KYC, sanctions monitoring, adverse media checks, and AML risk assessment. I hold a Master's degree in Development Economics from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Daystar University. I am also a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AMLS) and have completed project management industry training. I am currently taking the CCM (Certified Compliance Manager) Certification course which I will complete before the end of 2023. With my strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly, I am confident in my ability to contribute to any organization's compliance and risk management efforts. I am open to new opportunities and eager to take on new challenges in the field. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate financial risks.