Veemarlen Poinoosawmy
Beau Bassin,PW
Summary
With a proven track record at MauBank Ltd, I've spearheaded legal and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to FATF and AML/CFT standards. My expertise in regulatory compliance and strategic policy implementation, coupled with exceptional team leadership, has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and legal adherence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Head of Legal, Compliance, and MLRO
Rogers Capital Finance Ltd
2022.09 - Current
- Spearhead the development and implementation of legal and compliance frameworks aligned with FATF standards
- Manage AML/CFT strategies, ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory requirements
- Provide legal advice to senior management on risk, compliance, and corporate governance
Deputy MLRO
MauFactoring Ltd
2022.02 - 2022.09
- Company Overview: (subsidiary of MauBank Holdings Ltd)
- Led AML/CFT initiatives, including compliance with the Financial Intelligence and AML Act and international sanctions
- Advised on regulatory matters, ensuring seamless compliance with evolving legal landscapes
- (subsidiary of MauBank Holdings Ltd)
Acting Head of Legal and AML
MauBank Ltd
2020.10 - 2022.09
- Directed legal strategies and administratively supervised AML frameworks for the bank
- Drafted and negotiated complex legal documents, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
Legal Manager
MauBank Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.10
- Drafted contracts, agreements, and legal documentation critical to business operations
- Successfully managed over 20 insolvency actions and supported the lifting of corporate veils
- Working and implementing the Workers Right Act 2019
- Forensic Investigations
- Involve in Mediation committee
- Assisted in Company Secretary affairs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Assisted Special Assets Department towards recovery of debt
- Involve in Disciplinary Committee
- Out of Court Negotiation
- Saisie Arret action
Legal Officer
MauBank Ltd
2016.03 - 2018.12
- Acted as a liaison between the bank and external legal advisors on complex legal issues
- Implemented an external counsel policy, enhancing efficiency across business units
Legal Associate
MauBank Ltd
2013.02 - 2016.03
- Developed and executed legal and operational policies to support the bank’s strategic objectives
- Supported regulatory compliance and liaised with law enforcement agencies on investigation
Trainee
State Bank of Mauritius
2012.06 - 2012.08
Trainee
MauBank Ltd
2010.06 - 2010.08
- Company Overview: (formerly known as Ex-MPCB)
- (formerly known as Ex-MPCB)
Trainee
MauBank Ltd
2009.06 - 2009.08
- Company Overview: (formerly known as Ex-MPCB)
- (formerly known as Ex-MPCB)
Education
Master’s - Financial Risk Management
University of Technology, Mauritius
01.2014
BSc - Financial Services with Law
University of Technology, Mauritius
01.2011
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance Expertise
- Contract Drafting Expertise
- Regulatory Compliance Expertise
- AML/CFT Compliance Development
- Adherence to Regulatory Standards
- Legal Risk Advisory
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Policy Implementation
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Certified Member, International Compliance Association (ICA)
- Member of The Institute of Directors
- Workshops on AML, Beneficial Ownership, Virtual Assets, and Digital Signatures (2021–2022)
Accomplishments
- Successfully led AML/CFT compliance strategies, ensuring zero regulatory penalties.
- Instrumental in drafting policies for corporate governance and operational efficiency.
- Conducted high-stakes negotiations, achieving favorable outcomes for organizational interests.
Timeline
Head of Legal, Compliance, and MLRO
Rogers Capital Finance Ltd
2022.09 - Current
Deputy MLRO
MauFactoring Ltd
2022.02 - 2022.09
Acting Head of Legal and AML
MauBank Ltd
2020.10 - 2022.09
Legal Manager
MauBank Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.10
Legal Officer
MauBank Ltd
2016.03 - 2018.12
Legal Associate
MauBank Ltd
2013.02 - 2016.03
Trainee
State Bank of Mauritius
2012.06 - 2012.08
Trainee
MauBank Ltd
2010.06 - 2010.08
Trainee
MauBank Ltd
2009.06 - 2009.08
Master’s - Financial Risk Management
University of Technology, Mauritius
BSc - Financial Services with Law
University of Technology, Mauritius
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Quote
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Michael Jordan
Disclaimer
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