PAHLAVI COOSHNA
Dagotiere
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in report analysis, legal documentation, and reporting. Demonstrates strong skills in editing and proofreading, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all written materials. Experienced tutor for English and French literature, language, and sociology at A, AS, and O Level. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and educational expertise to contribute effectively to organisational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MLRO/Compliance Officer
MantaRay Management Limited
06.2025 - Current
- Act as the primary point of contact with the FIU, FSC, and other regulatory authorities for AML/CFT matters.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Conduct risk assessments for clients, products, and jurisdictions to identify and mitigate money laundering risks.
- Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes, including KYC verification.
- Receive and review internal suspicious activity reports and decide whether to escalate to the FIU.
- File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the FIU promptly and maintain proper documentation.
- Ensure compliance monitoring through regular reviews, audits, and reporting to senior management and the board.
- Maintain AML/CFT registers and records, including training logs, STR logs, and risk assessments.
- Provide AML/CFT training to staff and ensure ongoing awareness of regulatory obligations.
- Report regularly to the board on AML/CFT compliance status and any significant issues.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure the company’s policies remain compliant.
- Ensure segregation of client assets and proper record-keeping as per FSC requirements.
- Support regulatory inspections and audits, addressing any deficiencies identified.
- Ensure day-to-day oversight of the company’s compliance framework and adherence to FIAMLA, FIAMLR, and FSC rules.
- Monitor and review transactions and client files to detect and prevent breaches of AML/CFT obligations.
- Advise management on regulatory changes and update internal policies accordingly.
- Ensure segregation of client assets and compliance with record-keeping requirements.
- Maintain professional competency, including relevant AML/CFT certifications and continuous learning.
Compliance Executive
MantaRay Management Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Assist with internal audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Control and manage documents and processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Verification of Customer Due Diligence documents of new and existing clients as per regulatory requirements.
- Conduct KYC checks on natural and corporate clients
- Conduct file reviews based on a risk assessment system
- Reviewed contracts and agreements between parties
- Background check on client using World check and Google Advance check.
Compliance Executive
Tri-Pro Administrators Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Assisted with internal audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Developed and maintained system for tracking and reporting transactions of clients.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Prepare minutes of actions during compliance committee meetings.
- Conduct in house AML training.
- Kept up to date on compliance trends and rulings using meticulous research and study.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management.
- Verification of Customer Due Diligence documents of new and existing clients as per regulatory requirements.
- Assist administrators with computation, verification, and approval of payments for clients.
- Assist with FATCA/CRS classification and reporting for the company and its client.
- Assist in drafting appropriate legal documentation for clients of the company, subject to the payment of appropriate fees.
- Assist in updating the company with any development in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism.
Compliance Analyst
Rogers Capital Ltd
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Analysis and evaluation of company operations
- Enforced safety and regulatory adherence throughout client projects and training programs for administrators
- Tracked internal and external data including transactions of clients while monitoring for security risks
- Compiled detailed feedback reports
- Verification of agreements and contracts
- Circulated filing documents and records to department heads
- Prepare compliance assessment reviews for Global Business Licenses, Authorized Companies, Trusts and Foundations within the portfolio of the company.
- Assist in updating the company with any development in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Verification of Customer Due Diligence documents of new and existing clients as per regulatory requirements.
- Conduct KYC checks on natural and corporate clients
- Conduct file reviews based on a risk assessment system
- Reviewed contracts and agreements between parties
Junior Compliance Executive
Sphere Management (Mauritius) Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance
- Produced weekly compliance reports detailing compliance findings and recommendations for improvements under supervision and guidance of the Head of Department
- Conduct KYC checks on natural and corporate clients
- Conduct file reviews based on a risk assessment system
- Reviewed contracts and agreements between parties
- Completed Risk Assessments with respect to AML/CFT Rules for clients
- Follow Webinars/Podcasts on Compliance matters from KYC 360.
Law Intern
Babooball Chambers
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Used library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources
- Obtained and organized files and research papers
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors
- Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with Criminal Law of Mauritius
- Proofread depositions from the police and court proceedings to prepare case summaries for client
- Drafted correspondence, documented data for court presentation
- Researched cases and attained affidavits to support case needs
- Delivered reports and analysis prior to court presentation
- Attend court cases – criminal cases.
Education
BA (Hons) - Law and Criminal Justice
University of Mauritius
High School Certificate - undefined
Dr. Maurice Cure State College
Certificate - undefined
Alliance Française De L'île Maurice
01.2008 - 01.2014
Skills
- Report analysis
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Editing and Proofreading
- Tutoring for English and French literature including poetry, English and French Language and Sociology (A, AS and O Level)
Accomplishments
- Holder of Teaching License for O Level and A Level, Cambridge International Examinations, Mauritius
- IELTS - Exam Completed December 2023. Result: 8.5/9
Timeline
MLRO/Compliance Officer
MantaRay Management Limited
06.2025 - Current
Compliance Executive
MantaRay Management Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
Compliance Executive
Tri-Pro Administrators Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2025
Compliance Analyst
Rogers Capital Ltd
12.2021 - 09.2022
Junior Compliance Executive
Sphere Management (Mauritius) Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2021
Law Intern
Babooball Chambers
08.2017 - 08.2018
Certificate - undefined
Alliance Française De L'île Maurice
01.2008 - 01.2014
High School Certificate - undefined
Dr. Maurice Cure State College
BA (Hons) - Law and Criminal Justice
University of Mauritius