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Adebunmi Akanji

Lewisville,United States

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy have over 10 years of Anti-money laundering experience in regulatory compliance ,transaction review and enhanced due diligence.Excellent clients service skills and Banking Experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Compliance Analyst

AimBank
04.2020 - Current
  • Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
  • Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
  • Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects.
  • Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.
  • Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
  • Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.
  • Evaluate transactions and customer relationships for money laundering activities ,identifying red flag issues and escalate within the AML framework for further investigation.
  • Prepare required reports including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulations and time limitations.
  • Investigate international and domestic wire transfers for suspicious activity ,terrorist financing and money laundering for high risk alerted transactions for correspondent banking and US dollar clearing.
  • Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
  • Recommended relationship retention or termination based on SARs prepared.
  • Negative news dispositioning
  • Review negative news and OFAS/Watch list/PEP alerts generated by automated systems
  • Review monthly and daily transaction alerts,client trading activity,client trading activity ,client file review,conduct due diligence searches and metric
  • Utilize proprietary and online software/database such as Lexis-Nexis,World Check,Regulatory Datacorp(RDC) to source information.
  • Review KYC documentation and due diligence research for new and existing clients in consideration of temporary exceptions.
  • Line of business notifications.
  • Prepare regulatory reports,Request for information(RFI),Patriots Act 314(b) requests and SARs after thorough investigations,Continuous Activity reporting writing (CAR)
  • Conduct quality check review and file Suspicious Activity Reports(SARs) originating from various investigation units including correspondent banking,retail banking,sanctions,fraud and compliance to FinCEN.

AML Compliance Analyst

Capitec Bank
02.2017 - 04.2020
  • Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
  • Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
  • Utilize the U.S Patriot Act,Bank secrecy Act,AML and OFAC laws as a guideline for carrying out investigations on individual and company accounts.
  • Evaluate transaction and customer relationships for Money laundering activities ,identifying red flag issues and escalate within the AML framework for further investigation.
  • Prepare required reports including SAR in accordance with regulations and time limitations.
  • Review KYC documentation and due diligence research for new and existing clients in consideration of temporary exceptions.
  • Maintained fraud analysis models to improve company systems.

AML Compliance Officer

First Bank Of Nigeria
10.2009 - 08.2016
  • Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
  • Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
  • Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
  • Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
  • Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects.
  • Audited and examined financial records, checking for accuracy and compliance with established regulations.
  • Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.
  • Evaluated insurance policies for compliance with financial regulations.

Relationship Manager/Credit Officer

First Bank Of Nigeria
07.2006 - 10.2009
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
  • Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
  • Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
  • Adhered to banking standards and government lending guidelines for loan services.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
  • Reviewed and verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.
  • Used Finacle and Finnone to perform credit appraisals, document verification and loan approvals.
  • Monitored accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
  • Contacted clients about verifying account information and updated services, answered questions and resolved concerns to uphold exceptional customer service standards and promote brand loyalty.
  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
  • Interviewed credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.

Education

MBA -

Ladoke Akintola University
Nigeria
2013

B.Tech - Animal Production And Health

Ladoke Akintola University
Nigeria
2004

Skills

  • Anti Money Laundering (AML)
  • Lexis Nexis,World Check,World base,People finder,Google ,MS project,Requisite Pro Requirements Management tool,MS Sharepoint,Microsoft Office Suite
  • Banking Regulations
  • Credit Risk
  • Ms Office
  • High Risk Account Review
  • Credit decisions and analysis
  • Multitasking
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Information verification
  • Case Analysis
  • Credit Reviews
  • Ability to work well in a team setting

Timeline

AML Compliance Analyst

AimBank
04.2020 - Current

AML Compliance Analyst

Capitec Bank
02.2017 - 04.2020

AML Compliance Officer

First Bank Of Nigeria
10.2009 - 08.2016

Relationship Manager/Credit Officer

First Bank Of Nigeria
07.2006 - 10.2009

MBA -

Ladoke Akintola University

B.Tech - Animal Production And Health

Ladoke Akintola University

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