Catalina Rodriguez
Finance
Bogotá,DC
Summary
Dynamic AML QA Senior Analyst, skilled in Due Diligence, international sanctions and transactional monitoring. With over 6+ years proven expertise in international regulatory frameworks, enhancing team performance and compliance. Solid technical and analytical background, complemented by a commitment to excellence in risk management and the implementation of processes that have strengthened transparency in banking operations, directly impacting the transactional security of the sector.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
AML QA SR ANALYST
Scotia GBS
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible to carried out quality control of Anti Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing investigations.
- Conduct activities of data sampling, review, analysis and quality reporting of cases of different business lines, such as Transaction Monitoring, Name Screening and Enhance Due Diligence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with the regulations.
- Leaded an automation project focused on optimizing the review and reporting processes. This project reduced review times by 30%, mitigating the risks associated with human error. In addition, this initiative improved the efficiency of analysis, providing more accurate and timely results for decision making.
SANCTIONS ANALYST
Scotia GBS
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted reviews for Canadian banking of clients with potential sanctions exposure, following the Sanctions and ML/TF Policy at the corporate level and the requirements established by the Business Line.
- Reported directly to the Global Sanctions Office in Canada as part of the AML Team in Bogota.
- Contributed significantly to the sanctions team by conducting specialized training on AML/TF economic sanctions imposed by the United States and Canada.
- Identified clients with potential exposure to sanctions to avoid commercial relationships with clients that exceeded the bank's risk appetite, thus strengthening risk management and regulatory compliance.
Education
MASTER IN FINANCE ADMINISTRATION - Accounting And Finance
EAFIT University
Bogota, Colombia 07.2022 - 08.2024
FINANCE SPECIALIST - Accounting And Finance
EAFIT University
Bogota, Colombia 07.2022 - 08.2024
PROFESSIONAL IN FINANCE - International Finance
LA SALLE University
Bogota, Colombia 01.2010 - 06.2015
Skills
Proficient in designing and delivering training programs to improve team skills and performance
Accomplishments
Leaded an automation project focused on optimizing the review and reporting processes. This project reduced review times by 30%, improved the efficiency of analysis, providing more accurate and timely results for decision making.
Winner of Best of the Best 2023 and 2024 award, honoring the most outstanding employees within the bank.
Certification
Financial Intelligence Specialist
Timeline
SARLAFT Compliance Officer
10-2024
MASTER IN FINANCE ADMINISTRATION - Accounting And Finance
EAFIT University
07.2022 - 08.2024
FINANCE SPECIALIST - Accounting And Finance
EAFIT University
07.2022 - 08.2024
AML QA SR ANALYST
Scotia GBS
03.2022 - Current
Financial Intelligence Specialist
12-2021
SANCTIONS ANALYST
Scotia GBS
08.2019 - 03.2022
PROFESSIONAL IN FINANCE - International Finance
LA SALLE University
01.2010 - 06.2015
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