Kat Thomas
Senior Manager @KPMG UK
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager @KPMG UK
London, GB
Enterprise Risk Services / Forensic Senior Manager, consulting and advising various companies worldwide on all things Financial Crime, Customer Due Diligence, Know Your Customer, Know Your Counterparty, Know Your Data, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions Compliance. Client experience-Large UK bank - retail and business banking-High Street UK bank-UK/US asset management firm-Global commodities trading group. Managed compilation and sign-off of Counterparty Due Diligence files, advising on process improvements and efficiency gains. Developed and managed an MI suite, producing reports for the group compliance senior management, enabling timely decision-making during cost efficiency transformation. Led the reconciliation of due diligence data across various internal systems, resulting in improvement of data accuracy and building grounds for automation of due diligence processes. Liaised with business and compliance stakeholders on requirements, design, and development of a new due diligence workflow tool. Supported various partners in identifying new opportunities and aligning projects for optimal client outcomes. Led the design of end-to-end Target Operating Model, AML framework, business solution, and transition phases for Digital On-Boarding of Retail and Business Banking customers at a major UK bank. Acted as an escalation point and liaison for Department Heads, Financial Crime teams, and other internal stakeholders during a Financial Crime transformation project. Developed a Risk Appetite statement, alongside KPI and KRI, for the Business Banking division of a bank. Led network of ~300 Digital Ninjas, promoting technology adoption within KPMG. Experienced in managing risks and overseeing long-term, complex, high-value engagements. Directed the creation of proposal content for a multi-million Financial Crime transformation program. Financial Crime SME during internal audit of KYC function for US Asset Management firm.
EDUCATION
University of Warsaw
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Yaşar Üniversitesi (Yaşar University)
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Yaşar University
Master's Degree, Business Management
ABOUT KAT THOMAS
Financial Crime Consultant with 10+ years experience in the implementation of CDD and AML policies and procedures, design of compliant and cost effective end-to-end Client On-Boarding processes, and building and leading motivated, high performing teams within Financial Crime.I advise clients on Financial Crime transformation in the digital transformation era, operational effectiveness, and synergies between Financial Crime, customer experience, sales, credit risk and fraud risk. I have worked in and with clients within corporate and institutional banking, business banking, commercial banking, SME finance, real estate finance, oil and gas, and commodities trading sectors.I will help you by making sure your Financial Crime teams work in compliance with regulations, are ahead of the industry best practice, cost effective, motivated, and provide great customer experience.
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