I, Banyong Fonyam Jonie Jr., am a lawyer and expert in Compliance Sanctions Screening. I help businesses, financial institutions, NGOs, and multinational organizations implement effective sanctions screening programs to ensure compliance with international and local regulations. My services are designed to detect and prevent transactions involving sanctioned individuals, entities, or jurisdictions—thereby reducing legal risk and enhancing global business integrity.
What Is Sanctions Screening?
Sanctions screening is the process of checking clients, transactions, and counterparties against official sanctions lists published by governments and international bodies. These lists include individuals and entities that are subject to economic or legal restrictions due to involvement in terrorism, money laundering, weapons proliferation, or human rights violations.
Screening is essential for compliance with:
- United Nations Sanctions
- U.S. OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Sanctions
- EU and UK Sanctions
- African Union and regional bodies (e.g. CEMAC, ECOWAS)
- Local financial regulatory authorities
Failure to screen properly can result in heavy fines, reputational damage, and even criminal penalties.
My Sanctions Screening Services
I provide tailored, legally compliant sanctions screening support across various sectors, helping clients establish proactive systems that meet regulatory expectations.
1. Sanctions Screening Policy & Procedure Development
- Drafting comprehensive sanctions compliance policies
- Defining screening frequency, scope, and escalation processes
- Integrating risk-based approaches for different customer and transaction types
2. Name & Transaction Screening Systems
- Designing and reviewing manual and automated screening tools
- Advising on the use of third-party screening software and watchlists
- Ensuring alignment with the latest global sanctions updates
3. Third-Party & Supply Chain Screening
- Conducting due diligence on vendors, partners, and suppliers
- Verifying the ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) of third-party entities
- Screening for indirect exposure to sanctioned countries or entities
4. Sanctions List Management & Monitoring
- Monitoring and updating sanctions lists in real time
- Advising on targeted financial sanctions (TFS) compliance
- Ensuring effective data governance and audit trails
5. Training & Awareness
- Delivering customized sanctions compliance training for compliance teams, legal departments, and operations staff
- Educating employees on how to detect red flags and escalate alerts appropriately
- Building a culture of vigilance and legal accountability
6. Regulatory Readiness & Audit Support
- Preparing for central bank, FIU, or regulator inspections
- Conducting internal reviews to assess sanctions compliance health
- Responding to regulator inquiries with supporting documentation and legal justification
Why Work With Me?
✔️ Legal Expertise – As a lawyer, I ensure your sanctions screening program complies with national and international legal standards.
✔️ Risk-Based and Practical – I help you build efficient systems that focus on high-risk areas without overburdening operations.
✔️ Global Perspective – I advise clients on screening obligations in cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional operations.
✔️ Confidential & Professional – Your sensitive data and compliance strategies are handled with integrity and discretion.
Who Needs Sanctions Screening?
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- FinTech Companies and Money Service Businesses
- NGOs, Charities, and Development Agencies
- Law Firms and Professional Advisors
- Importers, Exporters, and Logistics Companies
- Multinational Corporations and Government Contractors
Stay Ahead of Sanctions Risk—Protect Your Organization
Sanctions compliance is not just a legal requirement—it’s a strategic necessity. I offer expert guidance to help your organization stay protected, avoid costly penalties, and build lasting trust with global partners and regulators.