GABOR BAKSA
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in audit project management, anti-money laundering, and compliance risk management. Demonstrates strong skills in risk assessment and identification, control evaluation, and critical thinking. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and deliver results-oriented solutions. Committed to advancing career in compliance and risk management while driving organisational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work history
AML Compliance Manager
Citigroup Transaction Services (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed secretariat duties for APAC Financial Crimes Compliance Governance and Business Risk Control Committee.
- Developed materials for monthly divestiture forum related to Citi's consumer banking portfolio sales in APAC.
- Ensured accurate and timely escalation reporting for Asia Cluster events in International AML weekly dashboard.
- Compiled and submitted APAC AML weekly dashboard to key stakeholders, addressing escalated matters.
- Reviewed dashboard for accuracy and professionalism while collaborating with country and regional AML stakeholders.
- Delivered training on effective AML event escalations to enhance stakeholder capability and reporting consistency.
- Conducted Quality Assurance reviews across APAC countries to ensure governance of key AML matters.
Internal Audit Manager
Citibank Europe Plc Hungary
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Conducted risk-based and regulator-driven internal audits of key processes in liquidity risk management and IRRBB (interest rate risk in the banking book) across EMEA, US, and APAC.
- Validated findings from audits and regulators in a timely manner.
- Developed audit plans and strategies for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Fostered client relationships to facilitate efficient execution of audits.
- Managed regulatory inquiries from OCC and ECB to provide necessary information.
- Executed data tracing audit on production of regulatory reports for independent assessment of accuracy and completeness.
Senior Auditor
GE Capital / Budapest Bank
11.2014 - 06.2017
- Conducted operational and governance audits to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Defined audit scope, designed testing procedures, and executed comprehensive reviews.
- Analysed root causes to recommend enhancements for internal controls.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young Hungary
09.2007 - 10.2014
- Executed financial audits, including statutory and IFRS, across finance, construction, retail, and services sectors.
- Conducted regular financial audits for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
- Led junior auditors to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
- Conducted asset quality reviews for European Central Bank in April and May 2014.
Education
MSc. - Corporate Finance
Budapest Corvinus University
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - undefined
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - undefined
Skills
- Audit project management
- Anti-money laundering
- Compliance risk management
- Risk assessment and identification
- Control evaluation
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Results orientation
Personal Information
Visa status: Working visa / long term social visit pass
Timeline
AML Compliance Manager
Citigroup Transaction Services (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.
08.2022 - 08.2025
Internal Audit Manager
Citibank Europe Plc Hungary
06.2017 - 08.2022
Senior Auditor
GE Capital / Budapest Bank
11.2014 - 06.2017
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young Hungary
09.2007 - 10.2014
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - undefined
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - undefined
MSc. - Corporate Finance
Budapest Corvinus University
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