Why I Chose To Become A Compliance Officer

Please share your career development plan and why you wish to pursue the course of study in Section E. (About 500 words)

a.Where do you see yourself in the next three years?

b.How would you use the skills or knowledge that you gain from your course?

Having graduated with First Class Honours from University of London, I am someone who is able to set clear goals for myself and will be highly focused towards it. My ability to excel academically demonstrates that I possess certain qualities; discipline and tenacity. Setting the goal of where I would be in the next 3 years is important, but having the qualities to get to there, is essential. From my academic track record, I am an individual who has the attributes and characteristics to attain

However, after reading through numerous job application criteria, I soon realize that to be a compliance officer, many companies require a least 3 years of relevant experience in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) sector. As such, I knew where I needed to position myself if I ever wanted to be a compliance officer. And that is how I started my first job in Citibank as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst undertaking level 1 transaction monitoring review.

After only working for 2 years, I was elated to receive news of a promotion within Citibank to the Financial Investigation Unit (FIU) conducting Level 2 review. In February this year, I will be promoted to my new team. This is exactly what I have been working so hard for and this is where I see myself in the next 3 years, being a compliance officer embarking on this new journey.

However, I acknowledge that this small advancement in my career is not an end point, but simply a milestone. Fully aware of the fact that there are much more to learn and understand, this ICA Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance course would provide me with the essential skills and comprehensive knowledge to tackle the challenges in my work as a compliance