Yada K

Sanctions compliance officer

Standard Chartered • Full time

Jul 2014 - Nov 2025 • 11 yrs 4 mos

Held a senior compliance role responsible for ensuring adherence to global sanctions frameworks and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.Spearheaded the implementation and continuous enhancement of Group Sanctions Policies, Procedures, andStandards, ensuring alignment with both local legislation and international regulatory frameworks. Conducted comprehensive evaluations of regional sanctions processes, identifying gaps and introducing strategic improvements to strengthen compliance effectiveness. Served as a subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance on sanctions laws, regulatory developments, and internal policy interpretation. Designed and implemented r isk mitigation controls, significantly reducing exposure to f inancial crime and regulatory breaches. Provided global advisory support on client onboarding, t transaction screening, and high- r isk scenarios, ensuring consistent and accurate compliance decisions. Maintained detailed and auditable records of alerts, investigations, and resolutions in accordance with regulatory expectations. Collaborated closely with executive leadership, including the Group Head of Sanctions and Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance, to communicate critical r isks and mitigation strategies. Delivered specialized sanctions compliance t raining programmes across Africa and the Middle East, enhancing organizational awareness and capability. Monitored and communicated regulatory changes and sanctions updates, ensuring t imely implementation across all relevant business units. Fostered strong stakeholder relationships to promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and governance excellence.