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Abdulahi Olajire

Summary

Excellence-driven professional with 15 years experience increasing efficiency, productivity, and revenue while effectively managing projects of all sizes. With a keen eye for detail and a disciplined approach to execution, excels at driving projects through to completion based on milestones and top-notch communication.


Project Management Resource Coordination Process Improvement strategic Planning Vendor Relationship Management Contract Negotiations Procurement & Purchasing Reporting Cross-Functional Leadership Team Building People Management Complex Communications Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) OneNote MS SharePoint Accenture

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COMPLIANCE TEAM LEAD

USAA
05.2016 - Current

• Communicate with lines of defense regarding information related to internal audits, KRIs and control tests.

• Participate in the resolution of identified risks.

• Research regulations to advise on application by the business unit.

• Draft and revise policies and procedures to appropriately detail business policy and implementation of such policy

• Monitor inbound and outbound funds movement for suspicious activity reporting (SAR) to BSA/AML team.

• Prepare and/or perform regulatory filings (13F, 13G and 13H)

• Oversee certain team functions.

• Experience in financial services, compliance and/or a trust department

• Proven organizational skills and ability to work successfully, independently, and proactively in a team environment.

CYBER SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER COMPLIANCE TEAM LE

USAA
11.2009 - 03.2016

• Assess the information reviewed on potential customers against statutory requirements and USAA's policy, and risk appetite.

• Perform regular reviews of ‘know your customer information on existing high-risk customers.

• Review and interpret research conducted by Analyst to ensure background searches for JP Morgan's prospective and existing clients.

• Adverse media and derogatory information are interpreted correctly and highlighted appropriately for the business' consideration.

• Determine what derogatory information requires escalation to the AML Investigations Unit (based on interpretation of the firm's KYC guidelines) when suspicious activity is involved.

• Assisting with ad hoc requests received in relation to Citi's Global Sanctions Screening Policy and applicable sanctions programs.

• Run and distribute various reports to the field which include expiring I-9's and non-compliant I-9 employees.

COMPLIANCE PROCESS & PROJECTS MANAGER TEAM LEAD

USAA
06.2005 - 10.2009

• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes and recommend procedural changes.

• Ensure all email queries received in the Team's inbox (SG_WM_Compliance_Reviews) are picked up and responded to, in a timely manner by the Team.

• In-depth knowledge of banking, securities and other financial services related laws or regulations.

• Business focus, innovative and with the ability to balance risk and control.

• Logical thinking, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• A key team player with effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skill

• Assists with the development, implementation and management of certification and compliance of the ICT Division's compliance with IT General Controls (ITGCs), and other laws and regulations governing the Company.

• Identifies and generates ideas for improvement in the department's procedures and work processes, including new and more efficient applications of technology in completing work.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics

University of Ado Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti
05.2004

Skills

    Excellent IT skills including Word and Excel

    Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to execute via web conferencing tools

    Experience of process mapping and developing plans and delivering against challenging commitments

    Experience in process/contract/business reviews, process improvements or audit reporting across a wide spectrum of business processes and transactions

    Experience leading others in a fast-paced work environment

    Provide Compliance management information and appropriate metrics that demonstrate effectiveness of delivery to the business

    Prioritize projects and workload

Certification

• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Timeline

COMPLIANCE TEAM LEAD

USAA
05.2016 - Current

CYBER SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER COMPLIANCE TEAM LE

USAA
11.2009 - 03.2016

COMPLIANCE PROCESS & PROJECTS MANAGER TEAM LEAD

USAA
06.2005 - 10.2009

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Texas Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics

University of Ado Ekiti
Abdulahi Olajire