DOLAPO AKINOLA-OMOJOLA, (MBA, CAMS)

AML/KYC/BSA ANALYST

Fayetteville, NC Remote • (910) 587. 8423• adx8w6@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/dolapo-a-53233216/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

●AML/KYC compliance and analysis professional with proven expertise in creating robust operational processes, technology solutions, and governance frameworks and controls to ensure operational integrity and compliance for global organisations.

●Combines the knowledge of regulatory frameworks, high-risk entities, KYC checks, and AML controls with expertise in process improvement/automation and new systems integration to transform enterprise risk management/compliance capabilities.

●Proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving strategic change management efforts, and cultivating strong cross-functional relationships to align KYC/AML operations with strategic goals and optimise the entire customer journey.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

●Strategic Planning & Execution

●Know Your Customer (KYC) Process

●Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) Laws

●Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance

●Risk Management & Analysis

●Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

●Transaction Monitoring & Review

●Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)

●Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

●High-Risk Customers & Industries

●Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

●Policy & Procedure Development

●Project & Program Management

●Process Improvement & Automation

●Market/Consumer Research & Analysis

●Data Analytics & Reporting

Training, Mentoring & Coaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QA Analyst AML Investigations Guidehouse Managed Services, Charlotte NC 04/2022 to Present

Worked as crypto subject matter expert for Coinbase Institutional Clients and Payoneer Inc, spearheading reviews of Investigations, CDD/EDD, and second-tier risk assessments conducted by analysts by leveraging strong research skills to review information from multiple sources such as internal databases, client documentation, third-party vendors, and the internet.

●Own and manage the end-to-end customer profile/transaction review process, including conducting second-level reviews of customer background checks, identifying suspicious/high-risk activities, and reporting risks to management as needed.

●Responsible for writing first-level SAR( highlighting red flags where necessary) and reporting via mitigation strategies for review by the team lead in alignment with policies and procedures.

●Communicated with clients to obtain the required documentation for mitigating risk assessments and maintain updated client files on identified transactions for account holders and their related parties and the CDD database.

●Train and mentor analysts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and validity of all information in customer risk profiles, as well as the compliance of all information with risk and regulatory requirements.

AML/EDD Investigations & QC Analyst (Contract) Morgan Stanley, New York 09/2021 to 03/2022

Served in a multi-faceted AML-EDD compliance role involving extensive research and analysis, investigations, and reviews/due diligence of the bank’s KYC/AML policies, procedures, and controls as well as delivery of AML advisory to various business units.

●Developed, reviewed, and updated the bank’s AML/sanctions-related policies and procedures while planning and executing periodic and ad hoc KYC due diligence projects on new and existing customers.

●Managed assigned aspects of AML due diligence/customer profile reviews, including information requests, review and verification of client documentation, risk assessments, and presentation of comprehensive risk-based analysis to the appropriate business unit.

●Conducted transaction investigations of high-risk profile clients, reviewing their financial transactions to identify any suspicious activity, including all related parties, by conducting research using their AML check systems and other public records, financial databases, and new articles to gather information about individuals or organisations.

●Reviewed KYC records against CBC due diligence policies/standards to ensure the completeness and accuracy of files and risk assessments while processing all opening and closing client accounts on the Related Parties and CDD database.

●Utilised strong research and analytical skills to conduct thorough investigations of suspicious/high-risk clients (including Politically Exposed Persons) and suspicious client transactions while providing regular reporting to the KYC/AML Compliance Officer.

●Conducted PEP profiling, negative news search, and enhanced due diligence for up to 15 to 20 related parties at once.

●Established and maintained strong relationships with clients to obtain the required documentation for KYC assessments and maintain updated client files on the bank’s KYC/Related Parties and CDD database.

AML Compliance Analyst (Contract) Fidelity Bank, Durham, NC 11/2020 to 07/2021

Provided research and analytical support for BSA/AML compliance activities, including documentary and non-documentary methods to verify customer identity while ensuring adherence to regulatory and risk requirements across all payments processing.

●Met the customer identification program (CIP) requirement by researching, analysing, and evaluating non-documentary evidence and advised business units on appropriate measures to restrict customers’ ability to use, liquidate, or close accounts.

●Guided and advised team members on BSA/AML requirements and recent regulatory changes to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards and minimise risk exposure.

●Collaborated closely with management to conduct comprehensive reviews of transaction/payments processing activities to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and implement appropriate corrective measures.

KYC/AML Consultant (Contract) Bank of America, Houston, TX 12/2019 to 09/2020

Delivered operational support to internal teams of KYC/AML projects and workstreams, including KYC due diligence and analysis, investigations, documentation review, and escalations management for EBT pandemic prepaid cards.

●Analysed data from diverse sources (including financial statements, KYC records, external data, and publicly available information) to generate insights on client transactions and identify suspicious patterns or anomalies across various businesses.

●Performed detailed investigations of automatic alerts from the case management tool and manual alerts from client onboarding and transaction monitoring referrals (including from government sources).

●Reviewed and compiled supporting documents to file first-level AML-related suspicious activity reports (SARs), in addition to reviewing Tier 2 escalations from other analysts to ensure relevance to AML and send referrals to other departments for non-AML escalations.

●Conducted reviews of operational policies and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations on policy/process improvement with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.

KYC Consultant (Contract) Wells Fargo, Fay, NC 2018 to 2020

Executed KYC compliance onboarding and due diligence activities in close collaboration with KYC owners, makers, and compliance stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and quality of KYC records as well as minimal risk exposure to the enterprise.

●Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to complete KYC due diligence (including CDD and EDD activities) and identify and report suspicious activity/discrepancies to Senior Case Managers and Section Managers.

●Devised and implemented an action plan to update expiring KYC records and ensure the accuracy of all KYC-related documentation, harmonising and executing necessary changes while completing KYC renewals.

Compliance & Research Director Project Capital Plus, Lagos, Nigeria 2011 to 2017

Played a key leadership role involving strategic planning and execution of research projects that generated critical insights to inform investment, business development, and marketing activities of clients across sub-Saharan Africa and global markets.

●Managed the end-to-end project lifecycle for large research project portfolios with budgets of up to $500K, with responsibility for developing and presenting actionable insights to teams focusing on countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

●Worked closely with senior management across Africa and Europe to define and establish audience requirements for research project portfolios and appropriate research and survey methodologies in line with specific project needs.

●Generated marketplace, brand, cultural, and macro/micro consumer insights that informed new product development, go-to-market strategy, and marketing framework development for 100+ clients, resulting in 25% growth in client portfolio adoption.

●Supervised research and fieldwork teams in gathering market/consumer insights through syndicated, primary, and other sources while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality insights and trend reports to inform clients’ strategic planning processes.

●Directed the team to ensure that clients’ product claims aligned with in-country regulatory standards, including conducting due diligence on product claims and securing sign-offs from relevant regulatory and marketing authorities.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consumer Insights Manager - Africa • PZ Cussons PLC, Lagos, Nigeria

Research Manager • MarkMonitor Nigeria Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Research Executive • Research International, Lagos, Nigeria

Office Manager • Middle Passage Trading Co. Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria

EDUCATION

Master of Science (MS) in Innovation Leadership & Entrepreneurship - Ongoing • Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Strategy • Cyprus Institute of Marketing, Nicosia, Cyprus

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mass Communications • University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Anti-Money-Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - April 2023 • Association of Certified Anti-Money-Laundering Specialists

Scrum Master Certified (SMC)- Dec 2022 • International Scrum Institute

Certificate in Entrepreneurship • Daystar Business Academy

Certificate in Advanced Research Methods & Data Analysis• AfriHero

Data Storytelling Workshop • ESOMAR Summer Academy

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