Compliance Manager

RANSFORD RYAN ADJAPONG

**** ******** ** 253-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ransford-ryan-adjapong EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas

Master of Science in Business Analytics May 2025

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana Commonwealth Executive Masters in Business Administration [MBA] June 2013 – May 2015 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana BSc. Agriculture Science August 2005 – June 2009

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Python* Advance Excel* SQL*

Compliance and Fraud Certifications: ACAMS, CFE, ACCPA, CIB, FRM EXPERIENCE

CalBank PLC Accra, Ghana

Compliance Manager August 2018 – August 2024

• Led a 5-member team for Bank with GHs 9 billion in assets to manage global compliance risks implementing adequate controls and compliance projects.

• Supervised the transactions and sanctions monitoring, investigations, and suspicious reporting to reduce 35% in fraud losses and improved strategies for preventing money laundering incidents.

• Consistently achieved 85% of the department’s annual strategy, working with internal and external stakeholders and assisted in enhancing global compliance culture as compliance supervisor.

• Enhanced 90% of the Compliance culture by providing staff training and educational program to improve business' understanding of financial services, regulatory requirements and AML standards.

• Implemented customer acceptance and AML program by developing risk assessment and mitigation strategies, CDD and AML policies and procedures to increase controls by 85%. CalBank PLC Accra, Ghana

AML/ CFT Supervisor March 2015 – August 2018

• Delivered compliance solutions to over 32 branches and departments, resulting in 85% reduction in compliance issues.

• Managed and investigated 80% AML alerts of the bank for successful closure or onward escalation.

• Achieved 95% regulatory compliance by conducting periodic audits. LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

CalBank Emerging Leaders Program Accra, Ghana

Cohort President January 2021 – December 2021

• Provided visionary leadership to the cohort, setting clear goals and objectives for the group.

• Served as the primary point of contact and liaison between cohort members, and program organizers.

• Explored innovative approaches and best practices to enhance the effectiveness and impact of the program. YALI- USAID Accra, Ghana

Organizing Secretary October 2015 – January 2016

• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, workshops, seminars, and other events organized by YALI - USAID.

• Identified opportunities for networking and partnership development to enhance program impact.

• Engaged in capacity-building activities and training sessions to enhance program coordination and administration skills.

Ryan Foundation Accra, Ghana

Co- Founder

• Organized edutainment events to empower children living with HIV/AIDS through volunteer services. NB: * Technical skills are all in progress

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