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Damilola Bankole

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Professional with deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Skilled in identifying suspicious activities, conducting thorough investigations, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving requirements. Known for analytical mindset, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

BSA EDD/ AML Analyst

Protiviti
05.2023 - Current
  • Conduct thorough investigations on high-risk clients, including high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), politically exposed persons (PEPs), and entities operating in high-risk industries.
  • Review transaction patterns, flags, and alerts generated by automated monitoring systems (e.g., transaction monitoring tools, wire transfer systems) to identify potential AML concerns.
  • Collaborate with compliance and IT security teams to develop strategies for mitigating cybersecurity risks in financial operations.
  • Generate periodic reports on high-risk activities, trends, and compliance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Assisted in the implementation of a new EDD process that streamlined client review procedures and reduced the time to complete investigations by 20%.
  • Drafted and filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee wire, ACH, and debit card transaction volumes to identify unusual patterns and mitigate financial crime risks.

Payment Specialist analyst

1199 SEIU
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Ensured timely and secure processing of Tuition Assistance requests, with a focus on preventing data breaches and safeguarding sensitive financial information.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting payment and system navigation issues, maintaining strong cybersecurity protocols.
  • Conducted document reviews, ensuring compliance with data security protocols and the protection of member information.
  • Participated in documenting requirements for secure data visualization tools, validating functionality and ensuring quality data.

Cybersecurity Intern

IQ4
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Mentored by fortune 500 leaders on key cybersecurity practices, focusing on risk management and threat mitigation.
  • Gained hands-on experience in cybersecurity collaborating with professionals in finance and cyber defense.
  • Prepared weekly reports and data presentations to assess security metrics and track potential vulnerabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

The State of New York (University at Albany)

Skills

  • Skills: Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Network Security, Compliance, Cloud Security (AZURE), Operations Systems Security (LINUX)
  • Certifications: CompTIA Security

Timeline

BSA EDD/ AML Analyst

Protiviti
05.2023 - Current

Payment Specialist analyst

1199 SEIU
01.2023 - 05.2023

Cybersecurity Intern

IQ4
01.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

The State of New York (University at Albany)

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