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Bose Babalola

Arlington,USA

Summary

Experienced AML/EDD/KYC Analyst with 5years of experience in the Compliance Industry. Highly skilled in Anti-Money Laundering, SAR Drafting, Ongoing transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, ATM and card fraud, PEP screening, High risk review, KYC (Know Your Customer), and Adverse News Screening. Trained financial compliance analyst with the capability to identify fraudulent activity patterns and develop methodologies that predict future risk behaviors.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Investigations Analyst

RSR Group
03.2020 - Current
  • Conduct Transaction Analysis to investigate and identify potential suspicious activity
  • Effective and efficient use of tools like Lexis Nexis, Worldcheck, and other internal and open source media for investigations
  • Gathering, compiling and uploading of investigation data to support narrative, recommendation and disposition
  • Identifying patterns of structured deposits, excessive P2P, Foreign wire, rapid movement of cash, etc and reporting on verified suspicious activities
  • Documenting a clear, concise narrative and making recommendations to non-issue or proceed to SAR filing
  • Collaborating with and assisting financial institutions in investigating suspicious transactions through utilization of the RFI or 314(b) process
  • Liaise with bank branch managers to receive feedback on and provide guidance on updating and achieving KYC objectives
  • Manage Team activities, train, coach and assist team members, while imbibing servant leadership

QC Analyst

PROSPERITY BANK
03.2017 - 10.2019
  • Alert Review, Review alert generated by the AML transaction monitoring system to determine whether they meet the bank's risk criteria
  • Assess the risk associated with each alert, considering factors such as customer behavior, transaction patterns and geographic location
  • Perform quality control checks on alerts to ensure that they are properly reviewed, documented and executed
  • Escalate true positive alerts to the AML investigation team for further review and potential filing of a suspicious activity report (SAR)
  • Identify areas for process improvement and provide feedback to the AML transaction monitoring team to refine the alert generation process

AML/EDD Analyst

Transfurd Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2016
  • Conduct Transaction Analysis to investigate and identify potential suspicious activity
  • Perform negative news and public domain searches on high-risk clients and related parties in different categories of EDD
  • Conducting ongoing review analysis of clients ‘KYC profile and transactions in accordance with company's established procedures
  • Contributing to streamlining current processes and identifying areas for improvement
  • Maintaining accurate tracking of assignments and request for documentation to ensure appropriate deadlines are met
  • Reviewed customer financial data to ascertain level of risk involved for extending credit
  • Advising management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends

Education

Certificate - Anti Money Laundering, KYC, and Compliance

Financial Crimes Academy
01.2022

B.Ed - Adult Education

University of Ibadan
04.2005

Skills

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Lexis Nexis
  • World check
  • Investigation expertise
  • Report writing
  • Team player
  • AML/BSA
  • Data documentation
  • Excellent Work ethics
  • Keen Attention to details
  • Servant Leader

Requirements

  • 4 Year Degree in Finance, Pre-Law, or Business Administration.
  • 2-3 years prior experience with AML monitoring and screening and demonstrated experience in KYC within the financial service industry.
  • A thorough understanding of rules and regulations governing compliance programs for investment managers.
  • Strong analytical skills and can demonstrate a good understanding of due diligence and AML regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards.
  • Basic knowledge of SEC laws and regulations applicable to registered investment advisers.
  • 3-5 years prior experience at a RIA, private funds, fintech, or commercial bank strongly preferred, or other service business involving regulatory or organizational management.
  • Familiarity with aircraft leasing and key industry risks (preferred).
  • A passionate desire to learn, grow and develop in a constantly changing and fast-paced work environment.
  • Skill and comfort in working in an automated environment. The company uses Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Peoplesoft and various custom databases.
  • Familiarity with Thomson Reuters WorldCheck, preferred.

Timeline

AML Investigations Analyst

RSR Group
03.2020 - Current

QC Analyst

PROSPERITY BANK
03.2017 - 10.2019

AML/EDD Analyst

Transfurd Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2016

B.Ed - Adult Education

University of Ibadan

Certificate - Anti Money Laundering, KYC, and Compliance

Financial Crimes Academy
Bose Babalola