MO SALIU
Dallas,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing due diligence and suspicious activity reporting, I significantly improved financial crime detection strategies at ABC and XYZ. My expertise in investigation techniques and critical thinking fostered professional growth among peers and streamlined compliance processes. Successfully managed high-risk client portfolios, demonstrating exceptional analytical and collaborative skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML Investigator
ABC
01.2022 - Current
- Stayed up-to-date on emerging trends in financial crime, proactively adapting investigative strategies accordingly.
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) consistent with FinCEN
requirements meeting with filling deadline 100%. - Thoroughly and timely reviews reports and other investigative leads that potentially
identify suspicious activity. - Manages the investigative process from initial detection to disposition and filing.
Thoroughly and timely reviews reports and other investigative leads that potentially
identify suspicious activity. - Provided guidance to junior investigators on complex cases, fostering professional growth and development opportunities.
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars to expand knowledge base and promote best practices among peers.
- Identified patterns of suspicious activity through meticulous transaction analysis, aiding in the detection of financial crimes.
- Enhanced team collaboration on complex cases through regular case review meetings and information sharing.
- Conducted comprehensive research to identify and assess potential money laundering risks for the organization.
- Delivered thorough reports on completed investigations, presenting findings clearly and concisely for key stakeholders.
- Evaluated customer profiles for potential money laundering risks, contributing to informed decision-making processes within the institution.
- Facilitated clear communication channels between departments, enabling efficient case resolution for suspected money laundering activities.
- Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
- Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
KYC/EDD Compliance Analyst
XYZ
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Enhanced client onboarding process by streamlining KYC procedures and reducing turnaround time.
- Identified potential risks and red flags through comprehensive customer risk assessments, mitigating potential financial losses.
- Performed quality assurance checks on completed customer files, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission for review or approval.
- Provided training to new team members on KYC procedures, resulting in increased productivity and effectiveness.
- Prepared high-risk reviews with results and recommendations for customer onboarding, closure and retention.
- Conducted KYC formality reports on questionable accounts and transactions - QA feedback at minimum of 95%.
- Prevented account closures or penalties with prompt resolution of outstanding KYC issues for high-risk clients.
- Managed a high volume of client data, maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to internal policies for information handling.
- Established strong working relationships with stakeholders across departments to facilitate seamless communication during client onboarding activities.
- Coordinated ongoing monitoring efforts for high-risk accounts by tracking changes in customers'' profiles and transaction patterns.
- Facilitated communication with onboarding team to gather information and onboarding documentation.
- Analyzed and investigated clients to conduct detailed customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence review.
- Conducted investigations and enhanced due diligence reviews of various customer types and industries.
- Facilitated the implementation of enhanced due diligence measures for high-risk clients, mitigating potential financial crime exposure.
- Conducted comprehensive research on clients'' financial activities to identify high-risk accounts requiring enhanced due diligence.
- Successfully managed high-risk clients portfolio by conducting enhanced due diligence reviews.
Education
Master of Science - Science Management
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK01-2023
Skills
- Enhanced due diligence
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Transaction monitoring
- Customer due diligence
- Know your customer
- Investigation techniques
- Wire transfer analysis
- FinCEN guidelines
- Patriot act compliance
- Alert triage
- AML regulations
- Anti-money laundering policies
- Critical thinking
Certification
Anti-Money Laundry AML and Financial Crime (Attained)
Certified Anti-Money Laundry Specialist (CAMS) - In Progres
Timeline
AML Investigator
ABC
01.2022 - Current
KYC/EDD Compliance Analyst
XYZ
05.2019 - 12.2021
Anti-Money Laundry AML and Financial Crime (Attained)
Certified Anti-Money Laundry Specialist (CAMS) - In Progres
Master of Science - Science Management
Birmingham City University
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