Aml Analyst Front Office

Adaora Kalu

678-***-**** - ******.****@*****.***

OBJECTIVES

An experienced service-orientated professional with extensive knowledge of AML, KYC, USA Patriot Act, FinCEN and BSA. I can work in pressurized environments while meeting SLA demands, as well as performance goals required. I have advanced communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and an excellent team player. I am currently seeking a role that will both challenge and inspire me, while aiding in the development and broadening of my skills.

SKILLS

● Excellent knowledge of KYC, BSA, USA Patriot Act, FinCEN and OFAC guidelines

● Knowledgeable in KYC / AML protocol, Lexis Nexis, Pivot table, Actimize, Accuity, Pacer.

● Strong Risk Assessment and Analytical skills.

● Investigation, SAR reporting and escalation

● Attention to details and prompt response.

● Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

● Proficient and knowledgeable on all relevant documentation associated with AML/KYC and CIP policies and procedures.

● Experience in dealing with transaction monitoring and/or escalations of suspicious activity on customer accounts and protocols.

WORK HISTORY

Bakkt LLC (Wells Fargo Bank NA) - July 2022 - Present KYC/CDD Analyst

● Perform/conduct full KYC reviews on all new client adoptions and/or periodic reviews of clients in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and organization’s policies as appropriate.

● Responsible for participating in AML monitoring, governance, oversight, and regulatory reporting activities for the company.

● Investigate and measure risks of all funded clients and continuous monitoring of activities during the life of the loan.

● Screening of Beneficial Owners and Investors.

● Ensuring work conducted by junior team members are AML compliant.

● Provide periodic compliance to conform with AML regulations, including stock ownership, non-attest services.

● Assist in the development and implementation of a centralized KYC/AML ownership protocol.

● Recruiting and managing a team of controls analysts to ensue adherence to all procedure

TriStar Consulting LLC - Mar 2018 – June 2022

AML Transaction Monitoring/Review Analyst

● Detecting, monitoring and reporting suspicious activity

● Analysing, monitoring and reviewing global transactional data to detect potentially suspicious activity

● Conducting regulatory filing and other mitgation actions

● In depth reviews of reports and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity

● Formulating and recommending responses to potentially suspicious actvity

● Managing investigative process from detection to disposition and filling

● Completing all investigation outputs within SLA period

● Reporting suspicious activity via SAR Filing on FinCEN Platform HERITAGE BANK, LAGOS, NIGERIA. - Oct 2010 – Feb 2018 KYC/AML Analyst

● Perform the required Know Your Client (KYC) screening on new and existing clients by documenting and corroborating the information obtained on the client as required by KYC Procedures utilizing a variety of independent research/third party sources

● Analyze client data, documentation, and negative news in order to determine Client Risk Profile as established under the KYC Procedures

● Responsible for reviewing and ensuring all required AML/KYC Regulatory requirements for new clients are met

● Liaise with Compliance on specific requirements and regulations arising under special circumstances

● Liaise with the Front Office, Legal, and Operations as necessary as part of the KYC process

● Perform Client account periodic reviews and remediation efforts as required EDUCATION

Bachelors in Business Admin

Ambrose Ali University, Edo State, Nigeria - Sept 2007

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