OLUWASEYI OLATUNJI
Jessup
Summary
Seasoned AML, BSA, and Financial Crime Investigations professional with over 6 years of expertise in cryptocurrency investigations, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in identifying complex money laundering typologies and fraud schemes while delivering regulatory-ready investigations and actionable intelligence. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to effectively mitigate financial crime exposure and ensure adherence to BSA/AML, OFAC, and global regulatory frameworks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Investigations & Transaction Monitoring Analyst
COINBASE
10.2024 - Current
- Investigate transaction monitoring alerts, law enforcement referrals, and internal escalations related to potential money laundering and financial crime.
- Conduct analysis of cryptocurrency transaction flows, blockchain activity, and KYC data to identify suspicious behavioral patterns.
- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers and transactional activity involving digital assets.
- Prepare detailed investigative narratives and case documentation supporting regulatory reporting and escalation decisions.
- Recommend SAR filings where suspicious activity is identified in accordance with AML regulatory requirements.
- Partner with internal risk, compliance, and quality assurance teams to maintain investigation accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- I serve as a POD Lead Subject Matter Expert, providing strategic guidance, quality oversight, and escalation support across complex AML and risk-related investigations. In this role, I partner closely with analysts, leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent application of policy, sound risk decisions, and timely resolution of high-impact cases. I am responsible for mentoring team members, driving process improvements, and serving as a trusted escalation point for nuanced risk scenarios while maintaining alignment with regulatory and internal compliance standards.
AML / BSA / Fraud Analyst
WELLS FARGO
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Conducted investigations involving money laundering, identity theft, elder financial abuse, account takeover fraud, and suspicious transactional behavior.
- Monitored high-risk transactions using Verafin, Actimize, LexisNexis, and FCRM systems.
- Drafted regulatory-compliant Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Performed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and negative media reviews on high-risk customers and entities.
- Analyzed transactions including ACH, SWIFT, wire transfers, cross-border payments, and USDC stablecoin transaction monitoring to identify money laundering, fraud, sanctions risks and checks to identify suspicious patterns.
- Collaborated with disputes, recoveries, customer service, and compliance teams to resolve high-risk investigations.
- Maintained investigative documentation supporting regulatory audits and compliance reviews.
AML Compliance Analyst
JPMORGAN CHASE
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Investigated suspicious account activity and transactional behavior, uncovering potential money laundering and fraud risks.
- Identified financial crime risk indicators and recommended corrective compliance actions.
- Prepared comprehensive investigative reports and compliance documentation to facilitate regulatory examinations and internal audits.
- Partnered with banking teams to gather essential customer information and transactional data for thorough investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Business Administration
University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti, NigeriaNational Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Ogun State, NigeriaSkills
- AML investigations
- Transaction monitoring
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- KYC / Customer Risk Profiling
- Due diligence
- Regulatory compliance
- OFAC Sanctions Screening
- High-Risk Transaction Analysis
- Financial Crime Investigations
- Crime risk assessment
- Crime intelligence reporting
- Fraud detection
- Risk assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Regulatory reporting
- Data analysis
- Data analytics
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
- SQL
- Verafin
- NICE Actimize
- LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- FCRM Platforms
- Transaction Monitoring Systems (TMS)
- Blockchain analysis
- Blockchain Analytics Tools
- Cryptocurrency Compliance
- Sanctions screening
- Process Optimization
- Case Management & Investigation Systems
Technical Compliance Tools
- Verafin
- NICE Actimize
- LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- FCRM Platforms
- Transaction Monitoring Systems (TMS)
- Blockchain Analytics Tools
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
- Case Management & Investigation Systems
Core Expertise
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations
- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Transaction Analysis
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Financial Crime Risk Assessment
- Transaction Monitoring & Alert Review
- Fraud & Identity Theft Investigations
- KYC / Customer Risk Profiling
- Regulatory Compliance & BSA/AML Controls
- OFAC Sanctions Screening
- High-Risk Transaction Analysis
- Financial Crime Intelligence Reporting
Timeline
AML Investigations & Transaction Monitoring Analyst
COINBASE
10.2024 - Current
AML / BSA / Fraud Analyst
WELLS FARGO
03.2021 - 09.2024
AML Compliance Analyst
JPMORGAN CHASE
02.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Business Administration
University of Ado-Ekiti
National Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic