Michael Arthur-Mensah

AVP @Deutsche Bank

US

Lead a dynamic team of 4+ BLAFC officers, overseeing their performance by optimizing task distribution, balancing workloads, and evaluating capacity to ensure swift work turnaround times- Drive talent management and development endeavors within the team, in alignment with the bank\'s strategic goals- Partner with business and when necessary vigorously challenge business stakeholders by escalating concerns beyond risk tolerance until appropriate oversight is attained- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and due diligence on high-risk client relationships, including Correspondent Banking portfolios, ensuring timely and meticulous evaluations- Identify and promptly escalate control issues to uphold consistency across Corporate Bank product divisions, ensuring robust risk management practices- Advise business lines on risk management strategies and provide actionable solutions to bolster control frameworks- Collaborate closely with Senior Management, Business Lines, and Client Lifecycle Management, offering invaluable guidance and support on client-specific matters and KYC requirements- Undertake thorough research and analysis to propose effective remediation measures for clients posing AML or reputational risks.