Hi, I’m
Chijioke Alumona
Summary
Detailed oriented AML/KYC Analyst with extensive expertise in anti-money laundering and know-your-customer processes. Proven track record of identifying suspicious activities and implementing effective compliance measures. Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in conducting thorough investigations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Zenith Bank PlC
AML/KYC Analyst
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct thorough Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and complex accounts.
- Perform detailed transaction monitoring and analyze customer transactions to identify suspicious patterns and prevent money laundering.
- Investigate and report suspicious activities through Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Review and verify KYC documentation , ensuring that all client information is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure accurate documentation and reporting for audits.
- Provide training and support to junior analysts on compliance procedures and best practices.
- Liaise with other departments to maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks and improve overall AML practices.
- Conducted comprehensive research on clients'' backgrounds, verifying identities and assessing risks for potential financial crimes.
- Collaborated with global teams to ensure consistent application of AML/KYC standards across all business units.
Revolut Ltd
KYC Analyst
03.2021 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Enhanced client onboarding process by streamlining KYC procedures and reducing turnaround time.
- Identified potential risks and red flags through comprehensive customer risk assessments, mitigating potential financial losses.
- Provided training to new team members on KYC procedures, resulting in increased productivity and effectiveness.
- Performed quality assurance checks on completed customer files, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission for review or approval.
- Prepared high-risk reviews with results and recommendations for customer onboarding, closure and retention.
- Conducted KYC formality reports on questionable accounts and transactions.
- Performed periodic reviews and reports on merchants to comply with rules, regulations and KYC requirements.
- Analyzed and investigated clients to conduct detailed customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence review.
Unimedical Healthcare
Business Analyst
01.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Implemented best-practice methodologies that improved overall project delivery timelines while maintaining quality standards.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Enhanced user experience on company website by analyzing user feedback and implementing necessary adjustments.
Education
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
Post Graduate Diploma from Management
03-2014
University Of NigeriaNsukka
Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
02-2007
Skills
- Enhanced due diligence
- Bank secrecy act
- Compliance reporting
- AML investigations
- Suspicious activity reports
- Due diligence
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Risk assessment
- Transaction monitoring
- Customer due diligence
- Sanctions screening
- USA PATRIOT act
Certification
Anti-Money Laundry(AML) and financial crime certification
Timeline
AML/KYC Analyst
Zenith Bank PlC
06.2024 - Current
KYC Analyst
Revolut Ltd
03.2021 - 06.2024
Business Analyst
Unimedical Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2021
Ahmadu Bello University
Post Graduate Diploma from Management
University Of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
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