Mahmoud Mattaka
About me
- Conducted transaction monitoring and investigations for a multi-billion-pound portfolio, identifying fraudulent patterns and mitigating financial risks through detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Performed financial and credit profile assessments for new corporate account applications, developing a keen eye for identifying legitimate activity versus potential fraud, directly protecting the bank’s assets.
- Expertly applied AML, Sanctions, and KYC frameworks, conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk entities, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding the institution’s reputation.
- Analysed complex financial data and client behaviours to produce strategic Management Information (MI) reports for senior leadership, informing critical decisions on risk frameworks and detection strategies.
- Mentored junior analysts, enhancing team performance in fraud detection and financial crime analysis.
- Gained exposure to 30+ banking systems, developing exceptional technical versatility in financial operations
Skills
Work Experience
Financial Crime Analyst
Nationwide Building Society Bank – UK
2023-04-04
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2025-08-05
Conducted transaction monitoring and investigations for a multi-billion-pound portfolio, identifying fraudulent patterns and mitigating financial risks through detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). • Performed financial and credit profile assessments for new corporate account applications, developing a keen eye for identifying legitimate activity versus potential fraud, directly protecting the bank's assets. • Expertly applied AML, Sanctions, and KYC frameworks, conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk entities, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding the institution's reputation. • Analysed complex financial data and client behaviours to produce strategic Management Information (MI) reports for senior leadership, informing critical decisions on risk frameworks and detection strategies. • Mentored junior analysts, enhancing team performance in fraud detection and financial crime analysis. • Gained exposure to 30+ banking systems, developing exceptional technical versatility in financial operations
Financial Assistant
Yotel & Motley, Deansgate – UK
2023-01-30
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2024-04-19
Supported financial operations at an international hotel with an annual turnover of £15 million. • Processed and reconciled high-volume financial transactions across multiple revenue streams with 100% reporting accuracy. • Partnered with management to implement new sales techniques, increasing hotel revenue by 20% YoY. • Investigated and resolved ledger discrepancies, strengthening financial controls and audit readiness. • Served as first point of contact for stakeholders and suppliers, sharpening communication and negotiation skills
Accounting Intern
Tanzania Social Action Fund
2018-06-18
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2020-08-28
Supported budget monitoring and prepared donor compliance reports, ensuring strict adherence to funding agreements. • Assisted in drafting grant audit documentation and reconciliations, enhancing financial transparency and gaining experience in regulatory adherence. • Prepared payroll inputs and procurement documents, strengthening financial operations for government-backed poverty reduction initiatives and providing support to operational teams simultaneously
Education
Forensic Accounting
Master of Science
2020-09-14
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2021-11-19
Graduated from one of the most reputable institutions in the United Kingdom. Main modules include: Financial Analysis, Expert witnessing, fraud examination, financial crime analysis, statistics and data modelling, financial data analysis visualisation
Accounting with Finance
Bachelor of Arts
2017-09-18
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2020-07-21
Graduated from one of the most reputable institutions in the United Kingdom. Main modules include: Financial reporting, strategic management accounting, global finance, ERP systems and financial reporting
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Advanced level education
2014-07-07
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2016-05-20
Subjects: Economics, Geography and Mathematics
Certificate of Secondary Education
Ordinary level Education
2010-01-11
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2013-10-18
Focus: Business studies mainly book keeping and commerce