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NATHANIEL ADEWUSI
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Results-driven AML/KYC/Fraud Analyst with over 5 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering, fraud analysis, and comprehensive account reviews. Expertise includes PEP screening, SAR drafting, high-risk reviews, transaction monitoring, KYC compliance, negative news screening, and OFAC stripping. Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in research and risk management. Committed to maintaining regulatory compliance and mitigating financial crime risks. Dedicated professional with a robust work ethic, excelling in both collaborative team environments and independent roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AML/Fraud Analyst
PNC Bank
04.2024 - Current
- Investigates suspicious activities arising from account surveillance and branch escalations.
- Analyze and investigate complex fraud cases, including account takeover, dispute fraud and identity theft using tools such as Looker, Unit21, Salesforce, LexisNexis, Zendesk.
- Conduct objective, thorough, and timely investigations into allegations of fraud.
- Prepare and send SAR to regulatory compliance manager prior to filing.
- Have a track record in risk assessment, data analysis and fraud detection.
- Identifies fraud patterns and anomalies through analysis of large quantities of data.
- Conduct detailed investigation into suspicious activity and draft SAR when risk cannot be mitigated.
- Works closely with internal groups to ensure understanding of SAR and investigate requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of current fraud issues and trends.
- Review and updates code of conduct and company Policies.
- Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements related to fraud detection and investigation.
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Adept at monitoring and reviewing institutional transactions and reconciling customer accounts to identify fraud.
- Researched and reviewed client records and financial documentation to detect irregularities and potential fraudulent activity.
KYC/AML Review Officer
Access Bank
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Supported forensic investigations into potential fraud, money laundering, and compliance breaches, preparing clear reports with findings and recommendations.
- Monitored developments in anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-corruption regulations to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Prepared training and awareness materials on fraud prevention, AML, and compliance for client workshops.
- Participated in new client onboarding and contract renewal processes using tools such as Finnacle, Agent connect, Clas.
- Adept at applying KYC guidelines to prevent funds from being used for fraudulent purposes.
- Reviewed customer financial data to ascertain the level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Performed independent check of KYC information provided by front office.
- Implemented appropriate CIP (Customer Identification Program).
- Identified and resolved any issues in relation to the onboarding process.
- Reviewed and detected suspicious activities based on a variety of SWIFT messages and generated transactional alerts from transactional activity.
- Analyzed client data, documentation, and negative news to determine client risk profile as established under the global KYC Procedures.
- Escalated unusual activity to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and assisted with escalating potential risks.
- Maintained detailed records on clients for second level review.
- Liaised with branch managers to receive feedback on customer satisfaction and provide guidance on achieving KYC objectives.
Education
MSc - Commerce
Rome Business School
10.2021
BSc - Applied Psychology
University of Lagos
11.2011
Skills
- Analytical
- Banking regulations
- Due diligence
- Investigation
- Fraud Analysis
- SAR drafting
- Team player
- Excel
- Information verification
- Compliance strength
- Work ethics
- Operation support
- Data analytics
- Risk management
- AML compliance
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteWork Availability
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Timeline
AML/Fraud Analyst
PNC Bank
04.2024 - Current
KYC/AML Review Officer
Access Bank
08.2020 - 05.2024
BSc - Applied Psychology
University of Lagos
MSc - Commerce
Rome Business School
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