Lize Els

Prior to attaining Canadian Permanent Residency as a skilled migrant, held the position of Operations Manager within Standard Bank South Africa’s Financial Crime Mitigation Unit addressing money laundering and terrorism financing risks and ensuring that the bank meets its’ reporting obligations and regulatory requirements. Experienced Crime Analyst consulting for various industries including financial institutions, petroleum and mining companies as well as the Financial Intelligence Unit of South Africa and law enforcement agencies. 

I have 11 years of experience in law enforcement support and managing people including graduates, a BA degree majoring in Psychology and Criminology, a BA Honours degree in Criminology as well as multiple related courses and certifications. 

Financial Crime Management Unit, Operations Manager, Standard Bank South Africa       Feb 2022 – Dec 2022

Assure that the Money Laundering Transaction Monitoring department conducts business in a compliant manner to detect suspicious transactions or activity and to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties, or reputational damage to the organisation.

Promotion - Counter Terrorism Financing Analyst, Financial Intelligence Centre (SA)  Dec 2017 – Jan 2022 

The evaluation, interpretation and contextualization of all relevant data to support law enforcement efforts and consulting financial institutions regarding Regulatory Compliance to combat Terrorism Financing and/or Money Laundering.

Commercial Crime Analyst, Financial Intelligence Centre (SA) Mar 2017 ‐ Nov 2017

Generate tactical and operational financial intelligence products in support of the FIU mandate, including court directed reports upon request where there is a suspicion of proceeds of crime, money laundering or terrorist financing.

Promotion - Project Manager and Organised Crime Analyst, Online Intelligence (SA) Mar 2014 ‐ Feb 2017

SLA management and conducting in-depth operational and evidential analysis. Gathering intelligence, developing evidence and providing expert witness testimony in a court of law with regards to organised crime within the mining industry and illicit trade of precious metals and diamonds.

Promotion - Senior Crime Analyst, Online Intelligence (SA) Jul 2012 ‐ Feb 2014

In-depth analysis of data, trends, statistics as well as conducting risk assessments and consulting with stakeholders within the petroleum industry.

Crime Analyst, Online Intelligence (SA) Mar 2012 ‐ Jun 2012

Data capturing and analysis of statistics within the banking sector.

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Criminology, University of Pretoria                                                                                                                                                                          2011

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology & Criminology, University of Pretoria                                                                                                                                                                          2010

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACFE                                                                                                                                                                                             2021

Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, ACAMS                                                                                                                                                                          2021

WWF Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade, ACAMS                                                                                                                                                                                   2021

Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), ACAMS                                                                                                                                                                          2020

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ACAMS                                                                                                                                                                           2019

Analytics Software and Solutions Programming 1 Essentials, SAS                                                                                                                                                                           2019

Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CAS), Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board                                                                                                                                                                           2018

Investigation of Terrorism Offences, Institute for Security Studies & National Prosecuting Authority                                              2018

Postgraduate Certificate in Money Laundering Investigation and Detection, University of Pretoria                                                                                                                                    2018