Kate Manalang

I am a results-driven Senior Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst specialising in complex entity resolution and high-risk jurisdictional onboarding across global regulatory frameworks. 

Most recently, I served as a Senior Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst at Addleshaw Goddard, where I led Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and complex entity resolution for high-risk and sanctioned jurisdictions. I specialised in unwinding intricate offshore ownership structures, conducting deep-dive Source of Wealth (SoW) investigations, and partnering with MLROs and General Counsel to manage PEPs and adverse media. Throughout my tenure, I successfully aligned complex onboarding demands with strict statutory frameworks, including the UK MLRs, EU AML Directives, and FATF guidelines.

I am currently undertaking the ICA International Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering, having dedicated a brief career break to complete my final examinations and coursework full-time. This globally recognised qualification has formalised my practical experience, providing me with master-level expertise in statutory legal frameworks (such as POCA 2002), the application of the Risk-Based Approach (RBA), and the management of complex Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) and Legal Professional Privilege (LPP).