Bringing over * years of experience as a seasoned AML analyst, with expertise in areas including KYC, enhanced due diligence, and transaction monitoring. Demonstrating a proven ability to navigate and interpret complex financial data, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Detail-oriented and adept at risk assessment, contributing to robust financial security frameworks.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Knowledge of FCRM, Iris, F2R, SAS, oracle, and Lexis Nexis.
Proven team player with a track record of collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals in the realm of Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Demonstrated analytical prowess in identifying and mitigating financial risks through comprehensive analysis of complex transactions and patterns.
Strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to manage large datasets, prioritize tasks efficiently, and ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, facilitating clear and concise reporting to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Adaptability in navigating dynamic regulatory landscapes, staying abreast of industry changes, and implementing effective AML strategies accordingly.
Adept at multitasking, handling diverse responsibilities simultaneously to maintain a high level of productivity and meet deadlines in a fast-paced AML environment.
Highly attentive to details.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Senior AML Analyst June 2020 – Dec 2023
Iberbanco Ltd, Mississauga, ON
Lead and guide the on-boarding process for new clients, ensuring comprehensive KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures are followed.
Conduct thorough Customer Due Diligence (CDD) assessments to evaluate and validate client information, particularly in the context of foreign exchange, money orders, money transfers, virtual currencies, card solutions, and payment services.
Implement Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) protocols and risk analysis for higher-risk clients/activities, tailoring investigative approaches to specific business lines.
Oversee, audit and conduct enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and investigate suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce AML policies, staying abreast of evolving regulatory requirements in the financial industry.
Provide expertise and guidance on AML matters, conducting training sessions for staff to promote awareness and adherence to compliance standards.
Administrative Assistant Jun 2019 – Jun 2020
Coffey Crown Agency, Toronto, ON
Coordinated travel arrangements, accommodations, and logistics for team members.
Maintained organized filing systems and databases, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
Prepared and edited documents, presentations, and reports for internal and external distribution.
Assisted in the planning and execution of corporate events and meetings.
Dealt with highly confidential information in a secure environment
Responded to customer inquiries in a pleasant, courteous, professional and well-informed manner
Adhered to established escalation procedures when mitigating complaints/escalations on the first contact
AML Analyst Jan 2019 - May 2019
First Bank of Nigeria
Timely execution of instructions received from AML Compliance officer
Performed process/ risk analysis and communicated appropriate risk mitigation to management.
Assess alerts for potential money laundering risks in the Bank.
Identified high risk transactions anomalies and escalate as appropriate to compliance officer.
Identified and classified clients using Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reporting.
Ensured timely identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions.
Start an investigation of suspicious or irregular activity using developed skills, such as: KYC, Spending patterns, geolocation, customer history, IP addresses and regularity of activity
Reviewed and reported suspicious transactions not adhering with anti-money laundering regulatory requirements.
Receives consultation calls/email as a subject matter of expert on an internal employee hotline from other lines of businesses and services which the bank offers.
Capable of using good sense of judgement to make decisions on accounts with suspicious activity
Customer Support Representative Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
Mevron
Interacted with customers in a professional and courteous manner, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
Handled a high volume of incoming calls, providing information, and routing calls to the appropriate personnel.
Processed orders, returns, and exchanges efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Maintained accurate customer records and databases to facilitate effective communication and follow-up.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall customer experience.
Analyzed information presented by the customer and identify solutions or next step based on the nature of the inquiry
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology in Geophysics 2018
Federal University of Technology, Nigeria.
BlackTech Academy 2023
Diploma in Cybersecurity, Canada
CERTIFICATION
Certified in Cybersecurity - CC