ABIODUN ADESOJI ADEMOLA
**********@*****.***
Newark, NJ 07104
SKILLS
Risk management
SAR drafting
Fraud detection
Compliance strength
Team player
Effective communication
Investigation expert
Banking regulations
Due diligence
Analytical
KYC
Information verification
Data documentation
MS Office
EDUCATION
BSc: Banking &Finance • 11/1995
Ogun State University, Ogun State, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Motivated AML/KYC/OFAC/Fraud Analyst with 5years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud analysis, Know Your Customer (KYC), High risk review, OFAC stripping, Bank Secrecy Act, Account review, Enhanced due diligence, Terrorist Financing, Adverse news screening, and Ongoing transaction monitoring. Specializes in SAR drafting, Investigation, Risk management, and MS office suite. A great team player with proven record of success at detecting and preventing fraudulent activities. Seeking an opportunity to bring further success to the organization with my interpersonal skills.
WORK HISTORY
COLUMBIA BANK - AML/OFAC/Fraud Analyst
Newark, NJ • 07/2020 - Current
Analyze potentially suspicious financial activity and file SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) when risk cannot be mitigated.
Recommends new software tools and enhancements to improve fraud detection, prevention, and reporting efforts.
Handle investigations related to real time wire transfer inquiries related to OFAC.
Investigates possible OFAC hits and escalate for further review and approval from management.
Monitors OFAC websites for updates.
Analyze large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
Review and make determinations for compliance on functions related to OFAC, such as the automated OFAC alerts in FinScan.
Conducts thorough customer and enhanced due diligence research using company's resources and other resources to determine whether AML risk exists.
Review OFAC alerts for international ACH Transactions, which is a regulatory requirement.
Collaborates with team members to discuss fraud trends and brainstorm methods to combat this type of crime.
TD BANK – KYC/EDD Analyst
Newark, NJ • 04/2017- 06/2020
Implemented appropriate Customer Identified Program (CIP).
Met and exceeded both productivity and quality benchmark.
Documented research findings to support risk-based decision making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
Assisted in risk assessment, identification, and on-going monitoring of higher risk accounts to detect suspicious activity.
Performed background checks, customer research, transactional analysis using software and database.
Identified potential threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavioral patterns and recommended mitigation measure.
Used customer risk scoring models in accordance with the departmental processes and procedures.
Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Conducted due diligence in various third party and internal database review and detect suspicious activities.
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