Conducting comprehensive assessments of target companies to evaluate their financial health, legal standing, and operational risks before finalizing an acquisition
Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations by thoroughly examining a company's adherence to industry-specific legal standards
Analyzing potential risks to a business from financial crimes and implementing measures to mitigate these risks
Providing support in addressing and correcting compliance issues in audits or regulatory reviews
Educating staff on compliance requirements and best practices to maintain a robust financial crime prevention framework
Implementing ongoing monitoring programs to ensure continuous compliance with financial crime regulations
Developing and enforcing comprehensive guidelines to prevent financial crimes and ensure regulatory compliance
Strengthening Anti-Financial Crime controls to detect, prevent, and respond to financial crimes effectively
Assessing financial crime risks and compliance issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions
Supplying comprehensive compliance documentation and tools to support adherence to regulatory requirements
Ensuring adherence to financial regulations
Anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance audits
Developing risk management frameworks
Internal control assessments
Credit risk assessment (evaluating loan portfolios and borrow risks). Market risk analysis(interest rates, exchange rates, and stock market fluctuations) Liquidity risk management (ensuring sufficient cash flow and reserves)
Analysing risks in daily banking operations (fraud, human errors, system failures)
Business process risk evaluation and improvement
Incident response planning
Process Improvement: Identifying inefficiencies and implementing Best practices to enhance operational resilience
Vendor and third-party risk assessment
Internal control assessment
Developing custom risk reports and dashboards
Providing advisory services to board members and senior executives
Developing customised risk policies and procedures
Assessing risks in investment portfolios (market volatility, sector exposure)
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) risk assessments for sustainable investing
Undergo Business Impact Assessment (BIA)
Developing Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
Documenting the proceedings and decisions of board
meetings to maintain accurate and legal records
Maryse Portelli is a certified public accountant with a diverse background in multiple industries. Her career has been marked by significant contributions in the fields of compliance and anti-money laundering (AML). Since 2015, Maryse has taken on the crucial roles of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer for several international licensed entities within investment firms, fund managers, financial advisors, corporate service providers, trust and trustees, and auditing firms. In these positions, she has been responsible for ensuring that these organizations adhere to regulatory requirements, implementing effective AML strategies, and maintaining high standards of compliance to prevent financial crimes.
Maryse also sits on the boards of several companies. This role allows her to contribute to the strategic direction and oversight of these entities, leveraging her extensive knowledge in finance, compliance, and risk management.
