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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
GABOR BAKSA