Fariha Sheikh
About Fariha Sheikh
Fariha Sheikh is an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst at Protiviti with a background in criminology and sociology from Ryerson University.
Current Role at Protiviti
Fariha Sheikh works as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst at Protiviti. She has been with the organization since 2018, based in Menlo Park, California. In her role, Fariha focuses on analyzing and mitigating risks associated with money laundering within the financial sector. Utilizing her deep understanding of operational risk management, she contributes to the development and implementation of effective anti-money laundering strategies.
Previous Experience at Promontory Financial Group
Before joining Protiviti, Fariha Sheikh was an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst at Promontory Financial Group, an IBM Company, in Washington, District of Columbia. She worked there in 2018 for a duration of 8 months. During her tenure, she focused on ensuring compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations and global sanctions, helping the organization safeguard against financial crimes.
Early Career at B2b Bank and Legal Innovation Zone
Fariha Sheikh's early career includes roles such as Administration Officer - Mutual Funds at B2b Bank in Toronto, Ontario, and LIZ Ambassador: Member Services at Legal Innovation Zone at Ryerson University. She worked at B2b Bank from 2017 to 2018 for 7 months, where she handled administrative tasks related to mutual funds. Prior to that, she was at Legal Innovation Zone from 2016 to 2017 for 7 months, focusing on member services.
Education at Ryerson University
Fariha Sheikh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ryerson University, where she studied Criminology and Sociology. Her academic journey at Ryerson University spanned from 2013 to 2017. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in the financial services industry, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for roles in operational risk management and compliance.
Skills and Expertise in Anti Money Laundering
Fariha Sheikh possesses significant expertise in operational risk management within the financial services industry, specifically focusing on Anti Money Laundering (AML). She has strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Office, which aid her in creating detailed reports and presentations essential to the AML field. Her demonstrated history of working in roles requiring a deep understanding of KYC and global sanctions showcases her capability in safeguarding financial institutions against money laundering activities.