SOJI APATA
STREET APT *H
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. 11212
(347) 471- 6612
*********@*****.***.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
I have served in different banking roles for more than 8 years in the
international and local environment with exposure to international
synchronized financial systems. I have in-depth knowledge in AML/KYC
compliance, including,Bank secrecy act and related regulations, commercial
loan, risk management, accounting, financial analysis developing and
maintaining reports .I increase verbal and communication skills, dealing
with a variety of customers, staff members and employees. Self-motivated;
competent of setting up useful priorities and take instantaneous decisions
and apply them to meet given deadlines. Competence in using Microsoft
Word,Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Professional Experience.
(May 2010 -April 2011) RISK ANALYST
Seamen Services Inc. (NY)
V Assists the CEO and the executive committee to develop and communicate
risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits
V Cash flow analysis and modelling.
V Assist customers with account reconciliation, invoicing and shipping
questions or problems.
V Monitor customer-paying habits and resolve past due balances through
collection efforts.
V Provide management with timely reports on status of receivable
portfolio for customers.
V Update projects/customer account files.
V Prepare/distribute monthly reports.
V Participating in the analysis of clients' existing reinsurance
programs; recommending and transacting customized reinsurance
solutions
V Assisting client teams in the preparation of presentation materials
and proposals for both existing and prospective clients
V Writing documents for assigned accounts, highlighting business
strategies, risks and objectives
V Analyzing and summarizing complex data and compiling reports
V Attending client and market meetings, with a high likelihood of non-
local travel
(August 2005 - Feb. 2010) AML/KYC COMPLIANCE
HALIFAX BANK. (ENGLAND)
V Perform the required KYC screening on new clients by documenting and
corroborating the information obtained on the client as required by
the Global KYC Procedures utilizing a variety of independent research
sources.
V Front line Compliance coordinator for all internal audits, Compliance
Department examinations and regulatory examinations of the
BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program
V Assist in the development and enhancement of BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC/CIF
Compliance in reviewing specifications, participating and evaluating
through testing and making recommendation
V Performs a variety of money laundering detection related activities in
support of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations designed to prevent
financial-related crimes.
V Assisting with the administration of general and business-specific
BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC related training programs to employees
V Provide AML guidance to the businesses
V Review, resolve and escalate significant AML issues and activities to
senior management;
V Reviewing and assessing new products and services for AML risk;
V Maintaining sufficient understanding of the products and services to
recognize AML risk
V Understanding and monitoring the legal and regulatory environment and
interacting with Product Legal teams as necessary
V Review, validate and progress attested client on-boarding requests
from other business units where the client wishes to trade global
markets products
V Undertake analysis, quality checking and technical approval of
attested profiles
V Liaise with the Client Liaison team, other client on-boarding and
Account Maintenance functions, the business, and Compliance to ensure
that all policies and regulations are followed while provide the best
service to clients
V File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction
Reports (CTRs) with the AML policies once completeness and accuracy
checks have been performed.
(May 2001 - May.2005) COMMERCIAL LOAN OFFICER
LIOYDS BANK (ENGLAND)
V Maintain and service assigned portfolios and appropriately cross sell
other bank products.
V Maintain close customer contact to ensure continued satisfaction and
to follow or anticipate additional financing needs.
V Interviewing applicants and examining loan applications to ensure
compliance with bank policies, procedures and regulations
V Reviewing credit history to determine eligibility for secured and
unsecured loans
V Approving loans within specified limits and/or referring to a
committee for approval
V Maintaining compliance with the ECO Act
V Serious support and involvement with branch promotions and membership
drives
V Assisting the Branch Manager with establishing and continuing
relationships with our members and potential new members within our AA
family and Transportation Industry markets
V Maintaining knowledge and proficiency in Member Service Representative
functions and serving as a backup MSR when needed
V Review monthly loan payment lists and reports, maintains departmental
files and prepare paperwork on debits, credits and other payments.
V Contact customers regarding delinquent accounts regarding monthly loan
payments and delinquent property taxes.
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EDUCATION
University of East London
Master of Science in Financial Management
Olabisi Onabanjo University Bachelor of
Science in Accounting
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Advance Diploma in Marketing
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