Ajuma Aku
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Experienced Risk and Compliance Professional transitioning into Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) with 8 years in financial risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit investigation. Skilled in assessing risks, enforcing policies, and conducting compliance investigations. Pursuing ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity and ACAMS CAMS certifications to enhance expertise in cybersecurity risk management and governance frameworks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Self taught trainning
Bolingbrook, Illinois
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed security governance and regulatory compliance across multiple frameworks, standardizing controls effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for applications and infrastructure, identifying gaps and developing mitigation strategies.
- Monitored key risk indicators (KRI) to enhance security risk and compliance frameworks through informed strategy development.
- Partnered with engagement owners to complete third-party risk assessments in alignment with OSFI B-10 expectations.
- Led security awareness initiatives, equipping technology teams with tools for proactive risk mitigation.
- Collaborated with internal and external audit teams to streamline processes, ensuring readiness through organized evidence collection.
- Assessed business impact during risk evaluations, aligning processes with regulatory compliance requirements.
- Implemented standardized controls across frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS to enhance overall security.
Tax Compliance Officer
Canada Revenue Agency
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted risk-based reviews of business accounts for compliance with federal tax regulations.
- Analyzed financial records and documentation to detect anomalies and indicators of fraud.
- Applied regulatory frameworks to assess adherence to compliance standards and statutory requirements.
- Documented findings, risk exposures, and remediation actions per audit and governance protocols.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and effective risk mitigation.
- Managed sensitive financial information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality standards.
Business Account Manager
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
Windsor, ON
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed small business clients’ financial risk profiles to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to banking policies.
- Conducted due diligence reviews and verified documentation in line with KYC and AML requirements.
- Monitored account activity to identify suspicious transactions and escalate potential risk indicators.
- Educated clients on secure banking practices and fraud prevention controls.
- Maintained accurate records of compliance documentation and risk assessments.
- Partnered with internal risk and compliance teams to address account vulnerabilities and policy gaps.
Information Security Analyst
Easyfinancial Services
Windsor, ON
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted detailed compliance assessments and audits to ensure regulatory adherence and best practices
- Supported risk assessment process to identify key IT risks and assisted client in developing controls and policies to mitigate these risks.
- Kept abreast of IT emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assessed potential impacts on the client’s company
- Conducted annual ISMS compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and updated ISMS policies, procedures, and standards.
- Presented risk findings, mitigation plans, and timelines to the management team on outcomes of security assessments and audits.
- Identified critical security and process gaps in vulnerability assessments and security control reviews for diverse clients.
Banking Relartionship Manager
Zenith Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2006 - 12.2015
- Managed corporate client portfolios across manufacturing, real estate, oil & gas, and trade sectors, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Conducted credit risk analysis and financial structuring, ensuring compliance and sound decision-making in corporate financing.
- Structured financial solutions including trade finance instruments such as Letters of Credit and Guarantees
- Maintained long-term client relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Performed AML monitoring, KYC verification, and transaction risk evaluation.
Education
Access Employment - Financial Service Connection Program
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06-2019
MBA - Business Administration
Business School of Netherlands
Netherlands07-2016
Skills
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Threat analysis and management
- Incident response planning
- Security compliance and adherence
- Data protection and confidentiality
- Fraud prevention
- AML/KYC compliance measures PCI DSS compliance expertise
- SOC 2 compliance understanding ISO 27001 certification knowledge
- NIST cybersecurity framework application IT risk reporting
- Risk reporting and documentation standards
- Compliance investigations
- Control enforcement
- Policy implementation
- GRC management
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Customer due diligence practices
- Internal controls and assurance support
Certification
ISC2 – Certified in Cybersecurity (2025) - In View
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Self taught trainning
04.2025 - 03.2026
Tax Compliance Officer
Canada Revenue Agency
01.2023 - 04.2025
Business Account Manager
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
08.2022 - 01.2023
Information Security Analyst
Easyfinancial Services
12.2020 - 12.2021
Banking Relartionship Manager
Zenith Bank
12.2006 - 12.2015
Access Employment - Financial Service Connection Program
Ryerson University
MBA - Business Administration
Business School of Netherlands