Ife Ebiesuwa
Chicago,IL
Summary
Focused Compliance Officer with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, KYC policy requirements, and risk management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex compliance processes, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Advanced knowledge of audit methodologies and compliance frameworks, with a strong aptitude for process improvement and project management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Single Client View KYC Project Lead
UBS Financial Services
08.2020 - Current
- Managed and updated 60 KYC discrepancies across multiple business lines weekly
- Integrated KYC and AML processes to enhance data integrity and regulatory compliance
- Implemented comprehensive client verification and screening processes, significantly reducing compliance risks
- Liaised with clients and internal stakeholders to gather and verify all necessary documentation
- Led efforts in enhancing data integration and operational efficiency by collaborating with IT, compliance, and business units
- Maintained a database of over 5,000 clients, ensuring accurate and reliable information for compliance purposes
- Submitted and tracked NCA and PR requests to the Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team, ensuring timely completion.
Associate AML/KYC & QC Lead
JP Morgan Chase Bank
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Supervised a team of 3 QC members, ensuring adherence to KYC/AML standards
- Accountable for SLA adherence and effective issue escalation
- Conducted due diligence on clients to meet AML/KYC standards, including tax documents and other regulatory requirements
- Reviewed and verified onboarding documents for compliance, ensuring alignment with policies and procedures
- Liaised with salespersons to perform searches on target entities and address relevant hits or exceptions
- Served as SME for KYC on complex entities including Investment Adviser Firms and Foreign Entities.
KYC Analyst
BMO Financial Group/BMO CM
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed client research, onboarding, and annual reviews for compliance
- Liaised with Lines of Business (LOBs) to gather necessary information for RFIs
- Supported quality assurance for GENPACT/eClerx team, ensuring high standards
- Developed processes for adverse media reviews, PEP alerts, and watchlist screening
- Adjudicated 90+ alerts daily, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Bank Teller
JP Morgan Chase Bank
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Served 20-50 customers daily for all their retail banking needs
- Managed financial transactions and stakeholder communications
- Developed suspicious activity reports and verified transactions
- Improved customer service standards and promoted banking products.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Finance -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2014
Skills
- Documentation & Quality Assurance
- Compliance Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Corporate Structures & Ownership Types
- Process Improvement & Research
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- AML Regulations Knowledge
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Suspicious Activity Reporting
- Financial Crime Prevention
- Transaction monitoring
- Customer Due Diligence
Certification
Cybersecurity Boot Camp - Northwestern University
Activities
Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
Timeline
Associate Director Single Client View KYC Project Lead
UBS Financial Services
08.2020 - Current
Associate AML/KYC & QC Lead
JP Morgan Chase Bank
09.2017 - 09.2020
KYC Analyst
BMO Financial Group/BMO CM
11.2015 - 09.2017
Bank Teller
JP Morgan Chase Bank
09.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Finance -
DePaul University
Cybersecurity Boot Camp - Northwestern University
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