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Elvis Ekwomchi

Gwynn Oak,MD

Summary

Dedicated, skilled, and focused KYC/AML Analyst, sales/administrative/customer service professional, who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner, and following through to achieve projected goals. Proficient at implementing Enhanced Due Diligence/SPDD reviews, with experience in AML Analytics. Passionate in exceeding the standard quality and ensuring high quality standards are maintained for KYC. Aiming for a role of increased responsibility and authority.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

KYC/AML Analyst

Truist Bank
05.2021 - Current
  • Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
  • Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
  • Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects.
  • Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
  • Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.
  • Scrutinized and reported on discrepancies in financial records and documents.
  • Gathered data and prepared financial reports for management review.
  • Utilized knowledge of AML/KYC policy to independently identify missing or insufficient client CDD information.

KYC/AML Analyst

PNC Bank
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
  • Performed EDD on all entities via Lexis- Nexis, world check, and additional internal and external resources.
  • Provide monthly reporting on error type and validity.
  • Gathering and analyzing CIP documents in accordance with regulatory and KYC requirements.
  • Liaised with clients, front office, credit, legal, technology and operations as part of the KYC process.
  • Monitoring "Know Your Customer", OFAC, cross-border wire transfers and currency activity, etc.
  • Maintained fraud analysis models to improve company systems.
  • Collected and documented data including SAR history KYC information and Transaction data.
  • Responded to a wide range of customer enquiries, resolving issues satisfactorily.
  • Approved new and existing accounts based on reviews of the client KYC documentation.
  • Solicit, analyze, track data, create reports, identify problems, and recommend solutions pertaining to budgeting and financial execution.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu, Nigeria
08.2013

Skills

  • Investigation Leadership
  • Suspicious Transaction Monitoring
  • Microsoft Office Proficient
  • SQL
  • KYC/AML Protocols Data Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Lead
  • Lexis Nexis
  • Meeting BSA/FI Regulations
  • Suspicious Transaction Monitoring
  • Due Diligence

Timeline

KYC/AML Analyst

Truist Bank
05.2021 - Current

KYC/AML Analyst

PNC Bank
02.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Information Systems

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
Elvis Ekwomchi