Nicole K.

Business Analyst

London, England, United Kingdom4 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights.
Proficient in advanced tools like Python and SQL.
Strong background in compliance and financial regulation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Analytics professional with a strong focus on Fintech and compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalyticsComplianceProject ManagementData ManagementData Analysis

Other Skills

AlteryxSQLDigital transformationImpact measurementData mappingRegulatory complianceDashboard creationRisk managementJiraTeam collaborationCommunicationAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesETL processesData qualityQlik Sense

About

As a data-driven professional with a strong foundation in analytics, finance, and compliance, I thrive on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive decision-making. My experience spans statistical programming, data modeling, visualisation, and advanced tools like Python, SQL, Qlik Sense, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I’m particularly excited about the ever-evolving world of data and AI, and I’m committed to continuous learning—whether it’s mastering new technologies, enhancing my predictive modeling skills, or exploring advanced BI tools. My goal is to grow as a data professional, take on new challenges, and contribute to forward-thinking organisations that leverage data to create meaningful change. Let’s connect if you’d like to collaborate, share ideas, or discuss opportunities in data analytics and technology.

Experience

4 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 2 mos

Current Experience

Sumitomo mitsui banking corporation – smbc group

Data Analytics & Management - AVP

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · City Of London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Digital transformation & impact measurement: Designed digital workflows and impact frameworks for different use cases.
Data mapping & standards: Delivered complex mapping, creating new taxonomies to be ingested into data models in alignment with regulatory compliance and product development.
Dashboard creation: Built dashboards for various stakeholders enabling proactive risk management and compliance reporting.
Enterprise data alignment: Spearheaded Jira centralisation across data teams to improve delivery transparency.

AlteryxSQLData AnalyticsCompliance

Bloomberg

2 roles

Data Specialist (Equities)

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025 · 6 mos

Global Data Analyst

May 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Responsible for Data Management (data quality, timeliness, continuity, validity, accuracy etc.). Implemented and standardised internal ETL processes, reducing marginal and human error to less than 5% of all data points maintained.
Promoted to Deputy Team Leader, a year into the role, assisting in a leadership capacity.
Engineered Python programs and algorithms, using Object Oriented Programming, Git and Unit Testing, to assist in data confirmation requests raised by clients. Resulted in an increased resolution rate - 33% within the first week post deployment.
Project-managed the deployment of a new dashboard used to communicate performance insights, using a range of agile and scrum techniques (e.g waterfall & story points).
Curated Qlik Sense dashboards, pulling large data from SQL databases to story-tell insights back to stakeholders.

CommunicationAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesData ManagementData Analysis

Wex europe services limited

Fraud Investigator

Oct 2021 – Apr 2022 · 6 mos

Optal

Financial Crime Operations Analyst

Oct 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr

Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime Analyst
KYC/ AML / CDD
➢ Proficient in requirements for various legal entity types including Private Companies, Trusts, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Corporations, General Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships and complex structures such as Hedge Funds and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
➢ Adopting a risk-based approach in assessing high, medium and low risk entities
➢ Identifying nature of business to establish a legitimate purpose and rationale
➢ Assessing source of funds and origins of wealth of ultimate beneficial owners ( UBO)
➢ Thorough knowledge of identification requirements for counterparties
➢ Sanctions and PEPs screening via WorldCheck
➢ Identifying risk eg operations in high risk jurisdictions , Sanctions, Bearer Shares, PEPs, Conflicts of Interest , Adverse Media
➢ Report writing for escalation or monitoring
➢ Processes of Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs)
➢ Knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), MiFiD, FATCA, the EU 5 AMLD and the United States Patriot Act requirements in relation to Correspondent Banking
Introduction to Fintech markets and Cryptocurrencies
➢ Obtaining audited annual reports and accounts issued within the last 18 months for relevant data

University of surrey

Surrey Student Ambassador

Nov 2018 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Guildford, United Kingdom

I worked closely with the university as a student ambassador, alongside my studies, working in teams to facilitate in the promotion and advertisement of the universities resources and work on a telephone fundraising campaign to provide bursaries for disadvantaged students, clubs and societies. I also helped assist the university in outreach to students in the community as well as accommodate the arrival of a new student through giving tours on open days and other campus festivities.