Giles AMBONOU
Paris
Summary
Dynamic Risk and Compliance Manager with extensive experience at Société Générale, excelling in regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention. Proven track record in optimizing KYC processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at policy writing and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure adherence to complex regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Compliance Officer
Société Générale Wholesale Banking
Paris
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided day-to-day support to operational team on regulatory requirements related to market integrity and financial security (KYC, AML, ABC and sanctions)
- Reviewed high-risk KYC files (CDD/EDD, PEP, suspicious transactions)
- Optimized KYC processes and ensured compliance with group standards
- Prepared high-risk client committees, drafted minutes, and reported to senior management
- Updated and enforced compliance policies and procedures
- Wholesale Banking
Risk and Compliance Manager
Julhiet Sterwen - Financial Services Consulting
Paris
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Drafted and updated policies to prevent market abuse, including MNPI and insider dealing
- Implemented procedures for managing conflicts of interest effectively
- Reviewed KYC framework and updated internal CDD, EDD, PEP procedures
Risk and Compliance Manager
99 Advisory - Financial Services Consulting
Paris
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed digital transformation and operational efficiency projects in risk and compliance for investment banking and global markets activities including equities & derivatives, fixed income & currencies and commodities
- Assessed AML/CFT processes, implemented monitoring scenarios, and strengthened internal controls
- Supported DCM/ECM teams on transactions, complex financial products, and regulatory requirements (MiFID II, MAR, EMIR)
Risk and Compliance Manager
Onepoint - Financial Services Consulting
Paris
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Optimization of the KYC process during the customer's onboarding process (CIB and global markets)
- Designed flow charts to optimize onboarding steps: initiation request, data collection, business validation, compliance validation
- Oversaw implementation of new client lifecycle management tool to enhance efficiency
Risk and Compliance Manager
DXC Technology - Financial Services Consulting
Paris
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Evaluated sanctions screening tools and monitoring systems for cross-border transactions
- Mapped financial flows by product line, identifying data sources for sanction training
- Assessed operational risks, updating risk mapping to align with regulatory standards
Risk and Compliance Senior Consultant
Promontory Financial Group - Financial Services Consulting
Paris
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Assessed AML and sanctions risk for banking clients, including Global Markets
- Created financial crime scenario library for monitoring CIB, Asset Management, and Capital Markets
- Updated policies on market abuse, conflicts of interest, and MiFID II requirements
Fixed Income Trading Assistant
BIL - Financial Market department
Luxembourg
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported traders on the Fixed Income desk
- Executed bond orders and liaised with risk teams
Consultant
Blueprint Strategy Group - Financial Services Consulting
Paris
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Participated in deployment of a new AML tool for a French bank
- Coordinated workshops and meetings with compliance and business teams
- Contributed to training and communication materials
Global Equity Research Associate
CM – CIC Securities - Research Department
Paris
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Built financial models and analyzed listed companies
- Supported IPO preparation and ECM processes
Education
Master - Finance and Strategy
Sciences Po Paris
Paris, France12.2014
Master of the Paris School in International Affairs - Sustainable Development
Sciences Po Paris
Paris, France06.2009
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance advisory
- Risk management
- Capital markets
- Financial analysis
- Policy writing
- KYC processing
- Financial crime prevention
- Market analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Anti-money laundering
- Compliance procedures
- Compliance reviews
Certification
• CFA Program – Level I Candidate, 05/26
• CISI – Global Financial Compliance (Level 3), 2025
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), 2023
• AMF Certification, 2013
• CISI – Global Financial Compliance (Level 3), 2025
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), 2023
• AMF Certification, 2013
Skills Activities Interests
Native language, Fluent, Reading, Photography, Chess, NBA basketball (Boston Celtics), Motor racing (Bandama Rally, Ivory Coast), Video editing and film making
Timeline
Senior Compliance Officer
Société Générale Wholesale Banking
02.2024 - 02.2025
Risk and Compliance Manager
Julhiet Sterwen - Financial Services Consulting
03.2023 - 06.2023
Risk and Compliance Manager
99 Advisory - Financial Services Consulting
10.2021 - 09.2022
Risk and Compliance Manager
Onepoint - Financial Services Consulting
02.2020 - 02.2021
Risk and Compliance Manager
DXC Technology - Financial Services Consulting
08.2017 - 01.2020
Risk and Compliance Senior Consultant
Promontory Financial Group - Financial Services Consulting
12.2015 - 05.2017
Fixed Income Trading Assistant
BIL - Financial Market department
09.2015 - 12.2015
Consultant
Blueprint Strategy Group - Financial Services Consulting
03.2015 - 09.2015
Global Equity Research Associate
CM – CIC Securities - Research Department
02.2014 - 10.2014
Master - Finance and Strategy
Sciences Po Paris
Master of the Paris School in International Affairs - Sustainable Development
Sciences Po Paris