Mica Susana Payne

Susana Payne, MICA, has significant experience in operational risk and compliance. From 2018 to the present, they have held the role of Director (Operational Risk and Compliance) at Buzzacott. In this role, they are responsible for ensuring the firm meets its anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and delivering the firm's operational risk and compliance framework. Prior to this, from 2015 to 2018, they worked as a Compliance Manager/Head Of Department at OCRA (LONDON) LIMITED where they acted as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and oversaw compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, from 2006 to 2015, they held the position of Relationship Manager at OCRA (LONDON) LIMITED and managed a portfolio of offshore and UK company structures. Susana'sresponsibilities in this role included client account management, client onboarding, and performing regulatory AML and KYC due diligence checks. Susana's work experience also includes a role as Accounts Manager at 4Business Limited from 2005 to 2006.

Susana Payne, MICA has a diverse education history that spans over several years. In 2006, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Professional Language Studies at the University of Westminster. In 2008, they obtained the ICSA COFA/DOFA Certificate and Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. Susana'sstudies during this period included subjects like Offshore Business Environment, Trust and Company Principles, Accounting, and Investment.

Moving forward, Susana pursued further education in the field of compliance and anti-money laundering. In 2014-2015, they earned an Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering-Adv.Cert (AML) from the International Compliance Association. Subsequently, in 2016-2017, they completed the International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering from the same institution.

In 2017-2018, Susana expanded their knowledge by pursuing additional certifications. Susana obtained the Investment Operations Certificate- Securities & Investment from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI). Moreover, they obtained the ICA Advanced Certificate in Legal Compliance from the International Compliance Association.

Overall, Susana Payne, MICA's educational journey demonstrates their dedication to continuously improving their skills and knowledge in the fields of compliance, anti-money laundering, finance, and administration.