Anslem Ogbenna
Douglas,GA
Summary
Highly AML Analyst with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, taxation policies, government regulations, and income tax procedures. In-depth understanding of Anti-Money Laundering procedure and laws. Self-motivated and highly organized with exceptional work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled with working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. AML Analyst contributes strong background in financial services with unique desire for excellence and success to company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
AML AC/QA
Valley Bank Of Nevada
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewed client transactions, conduct initial analysis and identify suspicious activities as well as escalate cases for further review
- Researched entities and /or individuals using both public domain and database search services.
- Maintained regular contact with branch personnel to obtain necessary information about customers and account activities.
- Helped with the design and development of monitoring reports and assist management with testing enhancements to the monitoring program.
- Supported senior staff in searching and responding to regulatory requests.
- Produced timely and accurate information for team Lead or management team to assist to in decision making processes, including escalating any investigative issues or program gaps.
- Supported AML program requirements related to controlling risk to the company and our "communities" by operating existing and new internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Identify threats, Vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
- Directed and participated in formal meetings with bank directors, trustees and consultants to gather information and discuss finding.
AML Compliance Analyst
Scotia Bank
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Identified , researched and reported SAR
- Managed the investigative process from initial detection to disposition.
- Thorough and timely review of reports that identify SAR activities.
- Determine to close cases, or escalate findings or file SAR.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
- Recommended new software tools and enhancements to improve fraud detection, prevention and reporting efforts.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
AML Analyst
State Bank
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators, financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent. activities
- Implemented AML monitoring and transferring system initial threshold setting and tuning and deploying the Develop and maintained partnership with federal and state law enforcement agencies to facilitate investigations.
- Develop and maintained partnership with federal and state law enforcement agencies to facilitate investigations.
- Ensure CDD properly performed by LOBs and EDD is applied in cases where warranted to mitigate AML/TF.
- Complied evidence and documentations in compliance with BSA/AML regulatory requirements.
- Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
- Analyzed large quantities of information, identifying trending including establishing appropriate metrics to determine changing risk.
AML Analyst
Oceanic Bank Of Nigeria
01.2010 - 11.2018
- Responsible for day-to-day activities and monitoring compliance with the company's Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Policies.
- Employ subjective decision respect to all aspect implementing an effective BSA/AML/OFAC program.
- Develop expertise on all AML/OFAC controls, including mastering all related front-end system, applications data sources, and back-end controls.
- Analyze data result of existing transaction monitoring report and determine whether to apply enhanced due diligence and / or investigation is warranted. Take appropriate action with cardholders and account holders as well as other using company's financial platforms, based on analysis of overall card/account holder and SSN activity.
- Review existing reporting and recommend/ develop new enhancements to better identify new and evolving fraud patterns and capture unusual activity while limiting false positives.
- Fulfill AML/OFAC regulatory requirements, including filing mastering of SARS, responding to 314(b) requests, as well as fulfilling appropriate logging and documentation standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Delta State University
Abraka Nigeria11.2000
Skills
- Transaction Monitoring
- Assessing Compliance Risk
- Data Integrity
- Revenue Growth
- Alert Clearing
- Negative News
- Reporting and Analysis
- Efficient
- Critical think Skills
- EDD, CDD, SPDD
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Accurate
- Exceptional Communication Ability
Timeline
AML AC/QA
Valley Bank Of Nevada
01.2021 - 12.2022
AML Compliance Analyst
Scotia Bank
01.2020 - 12.2020
AML Analyst
State Bank
12.2018 - 12.2019
AML Analyst
Oceanic Bank Of Nigeria
01.2010 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Accounting
Delta State University
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