Hezeliya Kariuki
About Hezeliya Kariuki
Hezeliya Kariuki serves as the Compliance Team Lead at Sendwave, where she oversees compliance with regulatory requirements and conducts investigations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from the University of Sunderland and has completed multiple certifications in compliance and sanctions.
Work at Sendwave
Hezeliya Kariuki serves as the Compliance Team Lead at Sendwave, an international remittance service, since 2017. In this role, she conducts investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen). She is responsible for reviewing sanctions screening processes to prevent terrorist financing activities and provides customer support for compliance-related inquiries. Additionally, she evaluates user applications for increased sending limits, ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
Education and Expertise
Hezeliya Kariuki earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from the University of Sunderland, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She furthered her education at ACAMS, completing courses in SAR/STR Writing in 2019 and Sanctions Compliance Foundations in 2021. These educational achievements have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her compliance role, particularly in areas related to AML and sanctions compliance.
Background
Before joining Sendwave, Hezeliya Kariuki held significant positions in sales and business development. She worked as the Head of Sales and Business Development at ACERTA24 LIMITED from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she was the Area Sales Manager at DECO GLAZE Bespoke Manufacturers of Decorative Glass Surfaces from 2004 to 2011. Her career path reflects a strong foundation in both sales and compliance, contributing to her current expertise in regulatory matters.
Achievements
In her current role, Hezeliya Kariuki creates Enhanced Due Diligence AML reports based on thorough research and investigation findings. Her work involves conducting detailed investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This includes evaluating user applications for increased sending limits with Wave, which is critical for maintaining compliance with AML requirements. Her contributions are essential in safeguarding the organization against financial crimes.