Faith Ojaide
Norcross,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented banking professional with proven experience in customer service, financial analysis, and administrative tasks. Skilled in transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Adept at documentation review, handling confidential information, and identifying potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious behavior patterns. Capable of recommending effective mitigation measures and adapting to new ideas. Committed to providing exceptional service and contributing to the bank's success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Client Onboarding
Zeb Autos
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct in-depth analyses to identify and suggest mitigation strategies for potential threats and suspicious behavior patterns in financial transactions
- Prepare thorough Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) documentation for accounts showing confirmed suspicious activities
- Assess and decide on the best course of action for high-risk client relationships, improving review processes to detect and prevent money laundering activities
- Work with senior management to convey findings and investigate fraud referrals, while overseeing internal reviews and aiding in the training of new team members.
Finance/Administrative Assistant
Africare /Nigeria (International Non-Governmental Organization)
06.2009 - 01.2018
- Vendor Compliance: Ensured compliance with financial policies, standard procedures, and regulations
- Financial Preparation: Prepared monthly financial reports, statements, and records for internal and external stakeholders
- Financial Liaison: Liaised with leadership to discuss financial discrepancies on identified transactions
- Internal Audits: Conducted periodic internal reviews to identify suspicious transactions
- Administrative Systems Development: Identified and developed administrative systems and procedures for project management, including necessary staffing structures
- Administrative Supervision: Managed and supervised the work of administrative staff
- Employee Onboarding: Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires
- Financial Reporting: Monitored financial reports, analyzed trends, and provided meaningful information for decision-making
- Bank Reconciliation: Reviewed bank statements to detect and investigate unethical activities and reconciled accounts
- Vendor Management: Reviewed and updated vendor data and participated in new vendor onboarding processes.
AML/KYC Onboarding
Oceanic Bank Nigeria
Warri Delta State
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Threat Identification: Identified potential threats and suspicious behavior patterns, recommending mitigation measures
- Customer Due Diligence: Reviewed banking records and conducted customer due diligence reviews
- Onboarding Oversight: Managed onboarding activities and maintained applicant profiles
- Alert Investigation: Analyzed transaction data and alerts to detect and investigate suspicious activities involving individuals and entities, providing detailed narratives to support decision-making
- Risk Assessment: Analyzed ownership structures and client activities to assess risk
- Screening Verification: Verified entities and customers against various screening lists
- Internal Controls Improvement: Updated internal control measures to enhance risk assessment efficiency
- Customer Service: Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Financial Transactions: Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments accurately and efficiently
- Account Management: Assisted customers in opening and managing accounts, including savings, checking, and loan accounts
- Sales and Referrals: Identified customer needs and referred them to appropriate banking products and services, contributing to branch sales goals
- Compliance: Ensured compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
AML/KYC Onboarding Specialist (Contract)
Truist Bank N.A
Atlanta, GA
06.2022
- Client Onboarding and Due Diligence: Conduct KYC checks, verify identities, and gather required documents
- Ensure compliance with AML regulations in data collection and storage
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Assess client risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Apply enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay updated on AML/KYC regulations and ensure processes meet standards
- Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Collaboration and Communication: Work with internal teams to resolve AML/KYC issues
- Communicate effectively with clients and address inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Counseling Psychology
Delta State University
06.2006
Diploma - Law
University of Benin
01.2001
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- New Client Onboarding
- Microsoft Office
- Team Building/Team Player
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision & Leadership
- Financial Analysis
Timeline
AML Client Onboarding
Zeb Autos
01.2023 - Current
AML/KYC Onboarding Specialist (Contract)
Truist Bank N.A
06.2022
Finance/Administrative Assistant
Africare /Nigeria (International Non-Governmental Organization)
06.2009 - 01.2018
AML/KYC Onboarding
Oceanic Bank Nigeria
07.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Education - Counseling Psychology
Delta State University
Diploma - Law
University of Benin
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