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Sabastian Nzioka

Sabastian Nzioka

MLRO, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Banking / Loans

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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About Sabastian Nzioka:

Self starter, independent thinker, transparent and collaborative team player, passionate about emerging risks in financial crime and leveraging on blockchain technology opportunities. 

- 4 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance management, 6 months as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
- Entrepreneurial spirit- I am commercially aware of the business environment and need to balance risk and rewards for overall attainment of organizational strategy.
- Skilled researcher to ensure organizational protection against ML and OFAC Risks. 
- Instrumental in dissecting complex problems, devising processes and tracking their implementation.
- Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and articulate complex arguments.
- Proven ability to develop, oversee effective and vibrant Compliance Programs.
- Inspirational leadership and people management skills. Experience in mentoring teams, training, and coaching. 
- Solid track record of taking initiatives in managing competing organizational priorities. Able to work effectively under pressure when facing extremely short deadlines.
- Exposure to various stakeholders’ engagements including the Regulator, Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Government Investigative Agencies, External Auditors and Consultants.

 

Experience

Jan 2022 to date - MLRO at Upesi Money Transfer Ltd

2019 to 2022 - Snr Risk and Compliance Officer at Rafiki Microfinance 

2018 to 2019 - Operations Officer Rafiki Microfinance 

2015 to 2017 - Cash Officer at UBA Kenya Ltd

2013 to 2015 - Operations officer UBA Kenya Ltd

2010 to 2013 - Operations Officer Equity Bank

Education

Ongoing - Bachelor of commerce - KU

2021 - Certificate in Fraud Management

2007 to 2009 - Diploma in Banking and Finance

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