Quality Control Risk Management

Ola Sadiq

Winter Park, FL

407-***-**** ***.*****@***.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional with 7+ years of expertise in AML/Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, risk management, KYC, legal, and regulatory functions. Well-versed in global and domestic regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act, 5th EU Money Laundering Directive, FATF standards, and Wolfsberg Principles. Familiar with FINRA, SEC, MSRB, and cybersecurity protocols. Strong understanding of private business, investment, and corporate banking practices.

Core Competencies

AML Investigations & Compliance

Quality Control & Risk Assessment

KYC/CDD/EDD Reviews

Regulatory Reporting (SAR, OFAC, FINTRAC)

Microsoft Office Suite

Data & Trend Analysis

Treasury & Risk Management

AML Tools: Actimize, SAS, Verafin

Strong Communication & Analytical Skills

Business Process Optimization

Policy Analysis & Compliance

Professional Experience

BNY Mellon – Florida

Lead Analyst, Quality Control – AML/KYC

April 2023 – Present

Implemented AML frameworks to align with internal processes and business needs.

Identified, mitigated, and escalated AML and reputational risks across various financial entities including U.S. and non-U.S. institutions.

Led analysis of QA metrics, performance trends, and procedural gaps.

Created AI-based tools for interpreting EMEA and APAC policy guidelines.

Provided audit support and corrective action implementation.

Supported treasury service projects and compliance programs.

Mentored new hires and interns to enhance onboarding and team cohesion.

Fifth Third Bank – Texas (Contract)

KYC Specialist – AML/Risk

July 2020 – February 2023

Managed OFAC system updates and maintained management logs.

Conducted case investigations and submitted findings to the BSA Officer.

Prepared FINTRAC regulatory reports within compliance deadlines.

Assisted with onboarding and prioritization of high-risk counterparties.

Performed enhanced due diligence and SAR preparation.

Executed OFAC checks across integrated and non-integrated systems.

Banco Popular – Chamblee, GA (Contract)

AML/KYC/BSA Analyst

February 2018 – May 2020

Designed QA strategies, achieving an 85% audit score.

Reviewed alerts, monitored transactions, and prepared SARs.

Ensured compliance with BSA, AML, OFAC, and the PATRIOT Act.

Conducted CDD/EDD and continuous OFAC screening.

Identified AML-related anomalies and presented risk findings to leadership.

Standard Bank of Africa

Treasury Manager

November 2011 – December 2017

Grew commercial deposit base by 10% annually through strategic sales.

Oversaw FX collateral and treasury expense management.

Resolved 300+ weekly inquiries while maintaining high performance benchmarks.

Led financial planning, risk analysis, and formal budgeting processes.

Delivered quarterly and annual financial performance reports.

Developed long-term financial solutions for corporate clients.

Standard Bank of Africa

Compliance & Risk Manager

March 2006 – October 2010

Introduced surveillance system reducing violations by 40%.

Reduced costs of background checks by $50K.

Updated AML procedures, drafted onboarding processes, and led compliance projects.

Drove cross-functional initiatives with Legal, Audit, and IT teams.

Performed internal audits and developed process improvement recommendations.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – AAU University

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) – In Progress

Professional Certificate in AML & Forensics – High Speed Training, UK

Change Management Certification (Prosci)

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