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Daniel Okeowo

Royse City,TX

Summary

Accomplished AML/BSA Analyst with over 8 years of experience, specialising in financial crime compliance across banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency sectors. Expertise encompasses transaction monitoring, SAR drafting, and KYC/CDD/EDD processes, ensuring rigorous adherence to BSA, OFAC, FATF, and FinCEN regulations. Proven ability to detect suspicious activity and mitigate risks through strategic analysis and robust compliance measures. Committed to enhancing internal controls and supporting regulatory requirements while leveraging advanced skills in blockchain analytics and investigative writing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist, AML/BSA Investigator / SAR Writer

Robinhood
10.2024 - Current
  • Conduct AML investigations on cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions to detect money laundering, fraud, and suspicious activity.
  • Draft, review, and file SARs in compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC, and FATF guidelines.
  • Monitor blockchain and digital payment activity, identifying red flags and typologies.
  • Perform KYC/CDD/EDD reviews for high-risk clients.
  • Partner with compliance, risk, and legal teams to strengthen internal controls.
  • Maintain expertise in evolving crypto regulatory frameworks.

Consultant, AML Investigation / SAR Writer (PPP Loan)

Cross River Bank
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Investigated PPP loan forgiveness applications for fraud and AML risks.
  • Drafted and submitted SARs in compliance with BSA/AML and OFAC.
  • Performed KYC/CDD/EDD reviews and monitored high-risk accounts.
  • Supported regulatory exams by identifying emerging PPP fraud patterns.

Senior Analyst, AML Case Investigator / SAR Writer

Wintrust Financial
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted transnational investigations on customer activity; recommended SAR filings.
  • Reviewed international wire activity and mitigated cross-border risks.
  • Researched altered financial transactions and supported AML program enhancements.
  • Prepared SARs, CTRs, and sanctions reports; ensured compliance with FinCEN/OFAC.
  • Led crypto compliance reviews to address blockchain transaction risks.

Senior Analyst, AML Investigation / SAR Writer

The Bancorp
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Investigated high-risk wire transfers and prepared SAR filings.
  • Conducted KYC reviews using LexisNexis, DDIQ, World-Check, and adverse media.
  • Dispositioned sanctions screening escalations (OFAC, PEP, negative media).
  • Monitored unusual activity and reported to relevant regulators.
  • Conducted EDD on high-risk counterparties, escalating issues as needed.

Senior AML Investigation Analyst

Coinbase
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Investigated high-risk crypto transactions for AML and terrorist financing risks.
  • Performed blockchain tracing and off-chain analysis to identify illicit activity.

AML/KYC Analyst & SME

Fulton Bank
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supported KYC onboarding and renewal reviews for EDD compliance.
  • Served as SME on AML/KYC policies, training analysts and overseeing case reviews.
  • Collaborated with AML Analytics team to optimize workflows and productivity.
  • Conducted blockchain tracing for digital transaction reviews.
  • Provided QA reviews for new hires’ cases, ensuring policy alignment.

Education

MBA -

University of Texas, Permian Basin
Texas
08.2026

B.Sc. - Finance & Banking Operations

Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba-Akoko
04.2014

Skills

  • AML/BSA Regulatory Compliance (BSA, OFAC, FATF, FinCEN, USA PATRIOT Act) - Expert
  • KYC/CDD/EDD Onboarding & Remediation - Expert
  • Fraud Detection & Financial Crimes Oversight - Expert
  • Correspondent Banking & Cross-Border Risk Management - Expert
  • Team Training & Leadership - Expert
  • SAR Writing, Review & Quality Control - Expert
  • Transaction Monitoring & Alert Disposition - Expert
  • Sanctions Screening & Adverse Media Monitoring - Expert
  • Strategic Analysis & Risk Assessment - Expert
  • Transaction Monitoring Systems: Actimize, Verafin, Mantas, Norkom, SAS, Palantir
  • Case Management & Screening Tools: LexisNexis, World-Check, Dow Jones, DDIQ
  • Blockchain/Crypto Analytics: Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs
  • Regulatory Reporting: SARs, CTRs, OFAC Filings, FIU Submissions
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: SQL, Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP), Power BI, Python (AML analytics)
  • Adverse Media & PEP Screening
  • Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) for AML Investigations
  • Risk Rating Models & Internal Controls Testing
  • Google Suite & Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Regulatory Reporting: SARs, CTRs, OFAC Filings, FIU Submissions
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: SQL, Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP), Power BI, Python (AML analytics)
  • Adverse Media & PEP Screening
  • Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) for AML Investigations
  • Risk Rating Models & Internal Controls Testing
  • Google Suite & Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Specialist, AML/BSA Investigator / SAR Writer

Robinhood
10.2024 - Current

Consultant, AML Investigation / SAR Writer (PPP Loan)

Cross River Bank
01.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Analyst, AML Case Investigator / SAR Writer

Wintrust Financial
01.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Analyst, AML Investigation / SAR Writer

The Bancorp
06.2021 - 12.2022

Senior AML Investigation Analyst

Coinbase
01.2020 - 05.2021

AML/KYC Analyst & SME

Fulton Bank
09.2018 - 12.2019

MBA -

University of Texas, Permian Basin

B.Sc. - Finance & Banking Operations

Adekunle Ajasin University

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