AMEVI GNAKOU
Hendersonville
Summary
Accomplished Bank manager with 10 + years of leadership experience, Dynamic transactions and collection analyst at UBS. Proven expertise in analyzing complex data for fraud detection, AML /CFT compliance, and financial crime collection research. Recognized for high attention to detail. effective communication, and developing strategies that mitigate financial risks
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Crime Analyst
UBS Financial Services
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - Current
- Monitor Financial transactions for suspicious activities
- Conduct thorough investigation into potential illicit transactions
- Maintain knowledge of all relevant financial regulation ( BAS/AML, OFAC, Patriot Act ) and industry best practices
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
- Perform name and media screening searches driving from multiples sources to access reputational and regulatory risk related to financial crime
- Perform background search on entities and individuals using source tools ( LexisNexis, Google, Open Corporate ) as well as business data tool ( ADW, ConsultWorks, SAP Business Object, Fenergo, Entity Master, Smart Client, Excel..)
- Analyze and assess sensitive customer account activity for potential link to fraud, money laundry, terrorist financing, organized crime and other high-profile financial crime activates
- Escalate unusual or suspicious accounts and activities to management
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention.
Financial Relationship Consultant
Regions Bank
Nashville, TN
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
- Advised clients on investments, retirement and estate planning.
- Assisted clients with budgeting and cash flow management.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
Credit Risk Analyst
FUCEC TOGO CREDIT UNION
TOGO / AFRICA
10.2010 - 11.2015
- Recommended approval or disapproval of commercial, real estate or credit loans.
- Reviewed and verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.
- Organized and finalized loan applications for underwriter review.
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
- Monitored credit accounts routinely to identify and mitigate issues and prevent losses.
Portfolio Manager
FUCECTOGO CREDIT UNION
TOGO / AFRICA
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Developed rebalancing strategies to minimize risk exposures.
- Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients.
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies.
- Provided strategy advice to high net worth clients.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
IAEC UNIVERSITY
TOGO / AFRICA07-2017
Skills
- Attention to detail & quality control : High precision when reviewing complex transactions and customer profiles
- Team Management & Escalation Leadership : leading team and prioritizing cases, delegating work , run escalation process
- Transaction monitoring analysis
- AML Financial Crime expertise
- Data & Pattern recognition skills
Certification
Series 65 :Enrolled
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Crime Analyst
UBS Financial Services
01.2020 - Current
Financial Relationship Consultant
Regions Bank
10.2017 - 01.2020
Credit Risk Analyst
FUCEC TOGO CREDIT UNION
10.2010 - 11.2015
Portfolio Manager
FUCECTOGO CREDIT UNION
10.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
IAEC UNIVERSITY