Chinedu Aligekwe
Red Oak,USA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Compliance Analyst with 10+ years of experience in AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance across major financial institutions. Proven ability to enhance transaction monitoring systems, reduce compliance risks, and improve fraud detection by leveraging advanced analytical tools (Actimize, SAS, FICO). Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing risk management frameworks, and ensuring adherence to FATF, OFAC, and EU regulatory standards. Passionate about mitigating financial crime risks and optimizing compliance processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager - AML/Senior KYC Analyst
Lofty Plus LLC/ Opay US
Dallas, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Support the development and implementation of a risk-based AML program tailored to fintech operations in the U.S.
- Conduct due diligence (CDD/EDD) on high-risk clients, onboarding reviews, and periodic KYC refresh for business and retail customers.
- Perform alert reviews, escalate suspicious transactions, and contribute to SAR drafting and filing with FinCEN.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Risk, and Legal to embed compliance requirements into fintech products.
- Conduct ongoing sanctions screening (OFAC) and PEP list monitoring using third-party compliance tools.
- Assist in regulatory exams and internal audits by preparing documentation and reports on AML processes.
Project Manager, AML Compliance
Techmanhindra America Inc/Standard Chartered Bank
New York, NY
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the design and implementation of an enhanced AML compliance framework, reducing regulatory audit findings by 40%
- Conducted high-risk transaction investigations, filing 200+ SARs annually, resulting in law enforcement actions
- Collaborated with IT and Compliance teams to optimize transaction monitoring systems, improving detection rates by 30%
- Developed and delivered AML/KYC training programs for 500+ employees, strengthening compliance culture
- Acted as the liaison with regulators during audits, ensuring timely response and remediation of issues
- Key Project: Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Integration
- Objective: Align the bank’s AML framework with international and local compliance requirements
- Methods: Policy alignment workshops, Waterfall methodology for structured implementation
Project Manager, Transaction Monitoring
BB&T Bank/Truist Financial
Baltimore, MD
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Spearheaded a transaction monitoring system upgrade, improving suspicious activity detection by 30%
- Reduced false positives in transaction alerts by refining system parameters using historical trend analysis
- Led a team of 10+ analysts and developers, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance requirements
- Drafted and filed high-quality SARs per FinCEN guidelines, supporting financial crime investigations
- Key Project: Transaction Monitoring System Upgrade
- Objective: Enhance efficiency and accuracy of AML transaction monitoring
- Methods: Waterfall for structured implementation, Kaizen for continuous improvement
AML/KYC Analyst
SECU Bank
Baltimore, MD
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Investigated flagged high-risk transactions, ensuring full compliance with AML and CTF regulations
- Conducted enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, reducing onboarding risks by 25%
- Partnered with external auditors for compliance reviews, ensuring 100% adherence to reporting requirements
- Assisted in developing KYC training materials, enhancing frontline staff awareness and efficiency
- Key Project: KYC Process Optimization
- Objective: Streamline customer onboarding while ensuring compliance
- Methods: Lean Six Sigma for process improvement, Agile sprints for iterative enhancements
Banking & Project Management Roles
01.1999 - 12.2015
- Held various roles in leading Nigerian banks, overseeing risk management, compliance, and transaction monitoring projects
- Managed AML/KYC compliance projects ensuring alignment with CBN and global regulatory standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Physics and Electronics
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria01.1996
Skills
✅ Regulatory Compliance & AML Tools: Actimize, SAS, FICO, Tableau
✅ Risk & Compliance Expertise: FATF, OFAC, KYC/CDD, SAR filing
✅ Project Management Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma
✅ Data Analytics & Reporting: Risk assessments, fraud detection, dashboard development
✅ Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Cross-functional collaboration, compliance training
✅ System Implementation & Optimization: Transaction monitoring system tuning
Affiliations
- PMI (Project Management Institute), Member
- ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists), Member
- GCI (Regulatory Compliance Specialist), Member
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ACAMS
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA
- Google Data Analytics Certification, Google
- Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the U.S., Available for relocation and remote opportunities
Skills Expertise
- Regulatory Compliance & AML Tools: Actimize, SAS, FICO, Tableau
- Risk & Compliance Expertise: FATF, OFAC, KYC/CDD, SAR filing
- Project Management Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma
- Data Analytics & Reporting: Risk assessments, fraud detection, dashboard development
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Cross-functional collaboration, compliance training
- System Implementation & Optimization: Transaction monitoring system tuning
Timeline
Project Manager - AML/Senior KYC Analyst
Lofty Plus LLC/ Opay US
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager, AML Compliance
Techmanhindra America Inc/Standard Chartered Bank
04.2022 - 01.2024
Project Manager, Transaction Monitoring
BB&T Bank/Truist Financial
07.2020 - 02.2022
AML/KYC Analyst
SECU Bank
07.2017 - 06.2020
Banking & Project Management Roles
01.1999 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Physics and Electronics
Federal University of Technology
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