JOHN MWANGI
Compliance analyst
George Town
Summary
Compliance and financial services professional with over five years’ experience working in regulated banking and financial environments. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with hands-on experience monitoring transactions, identifying risk, maintaining accurate client records, and escalating issues in line with internal controls and regulatory requirements. Brings a practical, detail-focused approach to customer due diligence, risk awareness, and compliance operations, with the ambition to continue developing into senior compliance roles. Currently completing an MSc in Business Analytics, strengthening analytical, reporting, and data management capabilities relevant to AML and compliance functions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teller Clerk
Unaitas SACCO Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Reviewed customer account activity, repayment behaviour, and transaction patterns to support ongoing customer due diligence within a regulated financial institution.
- Monitored for unusual or high-risk activity and escalated concerns in line with internal procedures, supporting fraud prevention and AML/CFT controls.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and strengthening reconciliation processes.
- Prepared daily and periodic reports used by management to track risk exposure, compliance issues, and operational performance.
- Maintained clear and well-organised customer and transaction records to support audits and regulatory review.
- Acted as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, responding to queries related to account activity, controls, and procedures.
- Trained and supervised junior staff, reinforcing accuracy, accountability, and compliance-focused working practices.
Teller Clerk
Unaitas SACCO Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Processed customer transactions in line with established policies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Supported transaction monitoring activities by identifying unusual patterns and escalating issues for further review.
- Assisted with fraud prevention controls through routine monitoring and record verification.
- Improved data quality and retrieval by supporting digitization of customer and transaction records.
Accounts Assistant
Trash Handlers Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared reconciliations, cost analysis, and supporting schedules to assist with financial reporting and internal controls.
- Maintained accurate accounting records, supporting audit readiness and management reporting.
- Processed payroll, tax payments, and supplier invoices in line with statutory and internal requirements.
- Supported cash flow monitoring by tracking receivables and payables and liaising with internal stakeholders.
Census Supervisor
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Murang’a County, Kenya
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised data collection teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to national data standards.
- Conducted quality checks and reporting under tight deadlines, maintaining data integrity and accountability.
Finance Intern
Palbina Travel Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported finance operations including reconciliations, invoice processing, and supplier account management.
- Assisted with budget tracking, variance analysis, and record verification to improve reporting accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - MSc Business Analytics
Dublin Business School
Dublin, Ireland04-2026
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -
ACAMS
Cayman Islands02-2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
KCA University
Nairobi, Kenya 11-2018
Certificate in QuickBooks -
Reward Institute of Professional Studies
Thika, Kenya08-2015
High School Diploma -
Muranga High School
Muranga, Kenya11-2013
Skills
- Compliance and AML expertise
- Customer due diligence
- Risk awareness and management
- Transaction monitoring
- Regulatory compliance and internal controls
- Audit support and record keeping
- Data analysis and reporting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Accurate data management
- Process optimization
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management strategies
- Team leadership and mentoring
Relocation
open to full relocation upon offer
Job Search
Actively seeking Compliance / AML / CFT Analyst roles with progression opportunities
References
- Kunwar Madan, Senior lecturer, Dublin Business School, Kunwar.Madan@dbs.ie
- Grace Kimani, Chief manager-business development, Unaitas Sacco Ltd, +254724229991, grace.kimani@unaitas.com
- Steve Mwangi, Managing director, Trash Handlers LTD, +254714566000, steve@trashhandlers.co.ke
Current Location
Cayman Islands
Citizenship
Kenyan
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Timeline
Head Teller Clerk
Unaitas SACCO Ltd
02.2023 - 03.2025
Teller Clerk
Unaitas SACCO Ltd
06.2022 - 02.2023
Accounts Assistant
Trash Handlers Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2022
Census Supervisor
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
05.2019 - 11.2019
Finance Intern
Palbina Travel Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - MSc Business Analytics
Dublin Business School
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -
ACAMS
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
KCA University
Certificate in QuickBooks -
Reward Institute of Professional Studies
High School Diploma -
Muranga High School