Yamkela Monica Adamus
Warsaw
Summary
Experienced AML Specialist with a strong 4-year background in financial crime prevention, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) procedures, filing SARs, and working with various teams to enforce global AML standards. Recognised for keen analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage complex investigations independently or in a team setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Analyst - ECDD
MoneyGram
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Reviewed and analysed leads for potential suspicious activity.
- Identified, researched, and reported suspicious activity.
- Managed the investigation process from initial detection to disposition.
- Thoroughly reviewed reports and leads that potentially identified suspicious activity.
- Worked with team members to determine whether to close cases, escalate findings, and/or file a Suspicious Activity Report.
- Wrote and filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR), and recommended relationship retention or termination.
Specialist Transaction Monitoring
ING Bank
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Risk-based investigations on transaction monitoring alerts and cases.
- Analysis of customer and transaction information.
- Conducting background research with the use of internal and external sources.
- Documenting investigations.
Quality Checker (QC)
NatWest Bank
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Accurately investigated queries raised with relevant parties, and escalating where needed.
- Made sure processing was performed accurately and within an agreed turn-around time.
- Monitored and participated in initiatives that helped improve customer service, processes and procedures.
- Reviewed processing errors and customer complaints to help identify trends and training needs.
Senior Analyst
NatWest Bank
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Performing business analysis to identify potential gaps and process inefficiencies.
- Assist in coaching and training new recruits.
- Utilize information from policy to identify key risk areas.
- Risk evaluating.
- Staying up to date with policy and procedures.
- Back office experience
Junior Analyst
Pricewaterhousecoopers
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed research via internal and external sources
- Gathered and analysed documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Gained knowledge in Financial Crime area
- Work on client projects delivered in Poland and abroad.
Sales Support Specialist
Lionbridge
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Providing necessary data or reports to the sales team
- Compiling a daily list of sales leads, delegating leads to the sales department, and providing sales data and guides to the sales department
- Recording sales trends and liaising with account managers to develop sales strategies
- Updating any contact information for sales team via Salesforce platform
- Conducting research on potential clients
- Creating customer accounts on Salesforce
Business Travel Consultant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Serviced the US market
- Handling Ground transportation, air and hotel reservations
- Negotiated flight fairs, hotel and road options with clients.
- Serviced customers via phone and emails
- Tailoring trips whilst advising and making suggestions to meet clients requirements
- Working on Sabre booking system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Shepstone High School
Port Shepstone, South Africa12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Warsaw University
Warsaw, PolandSkills
- KYC and Transaction Monitoring Knowledge
- Proficient in risk evaluation
- Advanced research skills
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Strategic decision making
- Supportive team participant
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Clear and concise communication
Languages
English
First Language
Polish
Elementary
A2
Zulu
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Xhosa
Proficient
C2
Additional Information
June - August 2016:
Briefly worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at a primary school in South Africa, supporting classroom instruction in subjects such as English and Mathematics.
Timeline
Compliance Analyst - ECDD
MoneyGram
06.2023 - 04.2025
Specialist Transaction Monitoring
ING Bank
01.2023 - 04.2023
Quality Checker (QC)
NatWest Bank
07.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Analyst
NatWest Bank
07.2021 - 06.2022
Junior Analyst
Pricewaterhousecoopers
01.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Support Specialist
Lionbridge
02.2019 - 09.2019
Business Travel Consultant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
02.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Port Shepstone High School
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Warsaw University
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