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Daniel Caruana

Daniel Caruana

Administrative Officer - Customer Due Diligence
Tarxien

Summary

I have extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention. Proven expertise in identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Holds a recognized diploma level 5 in AML and Compliance, demonstrating a solid academic foundation and practical understanding of global regulatory frameworks, including FATF recommendations and local jurisdictional requirements. Skilled in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting (SAR), customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), screening of on boarding client's and regulatory audits. Always ready to learn new things and never afraid to share my opinion on certain issues.

Overview

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Years of professional experience in AML

Work History

Administrative Officer

BNF Bank
05.2023 - Current
  • Conduct reviews on clients and companies.
  • Liaise with the client and actively participate in gathering detailed client information and supporting documentation required to complete the CDD profile and CRA reviews.
  • Use of MBR, Info credit, Comply advantage and other screening devices.
  • Monitor incoming and outgoing payments, this also included cheque deposit and issuing of cheques coming from clients.
  • Strictly follow procedures, and work closely with CRU Manger to ensure standards, workflows are respected and that potential risks are properly mitigated.
  • Work with other departments to obtain information about client.
  • Update of client details when required to have a full client profile.
  • Give in judgments and suggestions on how to improve systems related to screening.
  • Help new joiners when requested for help.

Funds officer

Monarch Assurance
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Investing people's money on particular funds as per documents.
  • Making sure client's profile is up to date both online and physical file.
  • Corresponded with brokers abroad, regarding duns and client's funds.
  • Implemented portfolio rebalancing tactics to optimize returns while minimizing risk exposure.
  • Supported senior management in the development of new products, services, or strategies to expand the fund’s offerings.
  • Expedited the processing of high-volume fund transfers during peak periods, maintaining accuracy and timeliness of transactions.

Shipping Clerk

Ganado Advocates
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Correspond with Transport Malta's certificates, regarding the ship vessels and yachts. Issue invoices and chase clients for payment, filing of original documents obtained. Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the shipping department’s operations.

Office Admin

Global Capital
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with office administrators to improve internal tracking systems for better organization of package deliveries.
  • Streamlined administrative processes within the sales office by implementing more efficient documentation procedures.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and preparing meeting materials to enhance overall office productivity.
  • Improved office functionality by implementing new technology solutions that streamlined administrative processes.
  • Optimized administrative support by training new hires in office procedures specific to supporting executive leadership.

Apprenticeship

PPCD Eu Funds
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Scanning documents
  • Running errands
  • Uploading information on excel sheet
  • Helping out all departments when requested
  • Reception duties

Education

Diploma Level 5 - Anti-Money Laundering And Compliance

Idea Academy
Mosta
11-2025

Certificate - Effective Management Level 4

Mcast
Paola, Malta
08.2021

Skills

  • Report drafting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Personable communicator
  • Willing to learn new things
  • Information Gathering
  • Looking for new challenges
  • Initiative and self-motivation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Customer service
  • Organization and planning
  • Ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Administrative Officer

BNF Bank
05.2023 - Current

Funds officer

Monarch Assurance
05.2021 - 05.2023

Shipping Clerk

Ganado Advocates
11.2018 - 03.2021

Office Admin

Global Capital
09.2017 - 08.2018

Apprenticeship

PPCD Eu Funds
06.2016 - 08.2017

Diploma Level 5 - Anti-Money Laundering And Compliance

Idea Academy

Certificate - Effective Management Level 4

Mcast
Daniel CaruanaAdministrative Officer - Customer Due Diligence