Cherish Ukabam
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-driven Compliance Officer focused on maximizing company compliance with applicable laws and standards. Knowledgeable about internal controls, process evaluations and procedural reviews. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 8 years of experience in the Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud Compliance Industry
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior AML Analyst
Bank Of The West
05.2023 - Current
- Leading and executing advanced investigations and analyses to detect, prevent, and report suspicious financial activities.
- Closed a minimum of 7 alerts per day.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintain the integrity of the organization's anti-money laundering (AML) program
- Utilize AML software and tools to monitor and review large volumes of transactions for unusual patterns and behaviors
- Prepare and present AML-related reports and findings to senior management and regulatory authorities.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior AML analysts, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
Senior Compliance Analyst
PNC Bank
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Identified suspicious activity through an anti-money laundering monitoring system as well as information received from other sources such as branches, lending, and operational staff to establish enhanced due diligence and monitoring efforts.
- Ensured effective compliance with AML Policy & Procedure in reviewing, approving or escalating existing cases or alerts.
- Accountable for the escalation of all concerns and issues as appropriate and follow up to assist with satisfactory resolution
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Influence and initiate improvements to CDD processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness across all CDD procedures.
- Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
Global Compliance Manager
Westfield Energy Resources
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Reviewed ongoing monitoring reports from third party due diligence system and escalates issues identified as needed.
- Assisted Global Compliance attorneys with the management and review of current clients due diligence reports.
- Performed high level investigations on prospective and current clients to ensure all AML laws and regulations are being met.
- Escalated any red flags and suspicious activity.
- Performed Enhanced due diligence on certain high risk clients.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Collaborated with Global Compliance attorneys as well as other corporate functions (e.g., Internal Audit, HR, EHS) and members of the Legal Department to implement compliance initiatives
AML Compliance Analyst
Old National Bank
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Transaction monitoring of assigned accounts to assess potential suspicious activity on the account, such as money laundering.
- Identified data anomalies as they relate to AML initiatives, AML/BSA regulations, and industry best practices for AML/BSA analysis.
- Assisted other members of the Compliance Unit, data management efforts, and other company employees to maintain and implement the most effective means of meeting the company's AML and other transaction analysis and reporting requirements.
- Worked effectively with multiple complex data sources and technical analytical tools/resources.
- Worked and contributed in a team-oriented and collaborative environment to improve the analytical and reporting processes.
AML/KYC Analyst
Bank Of America
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Performed searches utilizing company database, internet sources and Third party systems to acquire due diligence information on new/current customers.
- Analyzed transactional history and other customer data to determine legitimacy and potential risks.
- Provided recommendations to enhance overall due diligence processes.
- Escalated potential issues to management.
- Investigated and assessed files for potential money laundry risk to bank
- Attended operations and compliance meetings
- Reviewed anti-money laundry procedure
- Performed data verifications and interpretations
- Used checklists to ensure files are compliant to company policies and procedures.
- Liaised with internal departments such as Relationship managers and the internal support team
Education
LL.M. - Energy, Environment And Natural Resources Law
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2015
B.A(Hons) - Law And Criminology
University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent. United Kingdom07.2014
Skills
- Investigation Skills
- Fraud Investigations
- Project Coordination
- Regulation Enforcement
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Compliance Reviews
- KYC Review
- Nexis Lexis Proficiency
- Actimize Proficiency
- World Check Proficiency
- Anti Money Laundering (AML)
- Energy Industry
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Senior AML Analyst
Bank Of The West
05.2023 - Current
Senior Compliance Analyst
PNC Bank
03.2020 - 03.2023
Global Compliance Manager
Westfield Energy Resources
12.2017 - 01.2020
AML Compliance Analyst
Old National Bank
09.2016 - 11.2017
AML/KYC Analyst
Bank Of America
07.2015 - 09.2016
LL.M. - Energy, Environment And Natural Resources Law
University of Houston
B.A(Hons) - Law And Criminology
University of Kent
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