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Ola Osibogun

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Accomplished Financial Crimes Investigator with expertise in fraud detection, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions, and Fraud prevention programs, designed to ensure protection of the customers through KYC, CDD, EDD, and the financial system, from illicit actors who exploit banking services with nefarious and criminal intent. Proven ability to analyze complex transactions and write precise SARs, leveraging strong analytical skills and case management systems. Recognized for enhancing risk mitigation strategies and fostering collaboration across departments to combat financial crimes effectively.

CERTIFICATION - CAMS - August 2025

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATOR (SAR WRITER)

Poppy Bank
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Apply independent and professional judgment when reviewing BSA/AML and fraud alerts, in addition to all policies and procedures, and meet regulatory standards; monitor alert aging, and escalate as necessary.
  • Review system-generated fraud alerts, including check kiting, counterfeit and forged checks, scam-related fraud, ACH fraud, wire fraud, and debit card fraud.
  • Provide telephone and email support for the department in relation to criminal investigations and inquiries.
  • Determine and perform the actions necessary to resolve investigations while reducing potential financial loss to the bank and the customer.
  • Demonstrate strong investigative and analytical skills, and be able to formulate and clearly articulate a supportable rationale behind the decisions of the alerted activity, while complying with departmental procedures.
  • Conduct investigations into the suspicious activity of Fintech partnership clients.
    Perform onboarding risk reviews, ongoing EDD reviews of both high-risk clients (peps sdn), and fintech partnerships.
  • Maintain an acceptable caseload through effective time management, ensuring all cases are clearly and accurately documented for future reference, and complete all required regulatory reports timely and accurately.
  • Inform management of all active cases that require escalation, including communicating which laws were broken, and what actions should be taken.
    SAR filing:
  • Conducting comprehensive case investigations, which include analyzing transaction information, reviewing customer data, researching open source and media checks, and recommending whether a SAR should be filed or not to be reviewed by management.
    Once reviewed, if the decision to report is confirmed, prepare and write suspicious activity reports (SARs).
  • Work cooperatively with internal departments to obtain and analyze the necessary information related to the investigation.
  • Research and review possible suspicious activity reported by bank staff (TRMS Referrals).
  • Use the Bank's BSA software to monitor suspicious activity, including money laundering, structuring, and potential fraud.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

AML/BSA INVESTIGATOR SR - SAR WRITER

USC Credit Union
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • Analyze transactional activity, along with the information gathered, and use sound judgment, decision-making skills, and discretion in making reasonable determinations in case investigations performed.
  • Independently conduct searches, gather information/data, and record documentation from the Bank's internal systems, the Internet, or other sources relevant to customers, counterparties, and/or transactional activity.
  • Utilize the Anti-Money Laundering monitoring tool case management to independently analyze and assess activity or patterns of activity referred by other bank units that are not commensurate with the customer's profile, occupation, or nature of business.
  • Submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to the Research team for activities requiring accounts or customers requiring enhanced due diligence.
  • Maintain documentation obtained or collected from the Enhanced Customer Due Diligence research process to support case investigations and decisions.

SAR filing

  • Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to file with FinCEN, and ensure initial filings and 90-day follow-up reviews are completed within FinCEN guidelines.
  • Actively ensures compliance with the Code of Ethics, all AML/BSA information security, and suspicious activity reporting requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Serves as a subject-matter-expert resource by providing guidance to less-experienced team members.

KYC/Fraud and Risk Analyst

Live Oak Banking
Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fraud trends, techniques, and regulatory requirements affecting the industry.
  • Perform analysis on clients' transactions identified through the monitoring system, which involves various transaction types, including but not limited to credit, cash, wire transfers, remote deposit capture, and loans.
  • Conduct and document timely investigations, with well-reasoned and supported decision-making.
  • Utilize a variety of internal bank systems and external research tools to investigate, research, and prepare documentation related to fraud investigations, consistent with the resolution of the investigation, and perform root cause analysis to identify solutions to reduce future fraud risk.
  • Conducts follow-up with line colleagues and clients for any missing or necessary information. Think critically, and exercise independent judgment.
  • Apply subject matter expertise in the financial services industry to drive improved fraud detection and prevention.
  • Champion activities across the fraud organization for identified risk events.
    Provide escalation support for fraud operations.
  • Communicate emerging fraud trends across client operations.

Education

MBA - Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Wales, UK
02-2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Benson Idahosa University
Nigeria
06-2008

Skills

  • Risk analysis and risk mitigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of KYC, CDD, and EDD /Information verification
  • Fraud investigation and detection
  • Case Management System - Trip, MOC, Verafin, SAS,Actimize, Mantas
  • Microsoft 360 - Word, Excel, Tableau, Pivot
  • Tools used: Salesforce, Search Analytics, Check View,
    Bank at Home, Avaya, Google, Clear, LexisNexis, World
    Check, Cita, Cob
  • SAR writing according to FINCEN requirements: 5W and H
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Audit support / Analytical thinking
  • BSA/AML compliance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATOR (SAR WRITER)

Poppy Bank
11.2023 - Current

AML/BSA INVESTIGATOR SR - SAR WRITER

USC Credit Union
03.2021 - 09.2023

KYC/Fraud and Risk Analyst

Live Oak Banking
02.2019 - 02.2021

MBA - Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Benson Idahosa University
Ola Osibogun