Steffy Shaji, Grcp, Cgss
About Steffy Shaji, Grcp, Cgss
Steffy Shaji is a Vice President and Sanctions Compliance Program Specialist at City National Bank, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and reporting in the energy trading sector. She holds certifications in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRCP) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS).
Work at City National Bank
Steffy Shaji currently serves as the AVP, Sanctions Compliance Program Specialist at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2023, working in Los Angeles, California. In this role, she focuses on sanctions compliance, leveraging her extensive background in regulatory compliance and reporting.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current role, Steffy Shaji worked at Bank of Hope as AVP & Sr. Sanctions Analyst II from 2019 to 2022. She also served as a Risk Control & Compliance Officer at SOCAR Trading S.A. from 2015 to 2019. Her experience includes a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, trade sanctions, and internal controls within the energy trading industry.
Education and Expertise
Steffy Shaji holds a Master's degree in Commerce (Finance) from Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology, completed in 2014. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Taxation) from Mar Ivanios College in 2011. Additionally, she is pursuing studies in Information Systems for Auditing and Cost Management at ICWAI. She has expertise in reporting tools such as Smarsh and Tableau, particularly in trade surveillance and IM monitoring.
Certifications and Professional Development
Steffy Shaji holds certifications in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRCP) from OCEG and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) from ACAMS. These certifications reflect her strong foundation in governance, risk, and compliance processes, enhancing her capabilities in her current and previous roles.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Steffy Shaji began her career as a Process Associate at GENPACT India Business Processing Private Limited in 2012. She later worked as a Tax Analyst - Transfer Pricing at EY from 2014 to 2015. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent focus on compliance and regulatory roles.