SAFIYA INIKPI AHMED
New York
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in compliance and risk management at Ecobank, excelling in KYC processes and audit reporting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective change management and stakeholder engagement. Adept at SAP GRC implementation, demonstrating strong analytical skills and excellent communication to drive organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Administration
City
New York
07.2023 - Current
- Budgeting and financial management for clients.
- Provide ongoing instructions in changes and monitor compliance of licensed providers with state regulations.
- Prepare reports, letters, memos, narratives, statistical reports within required deadlines while adhering to State regulations and to document the progress of the DVPHA residents and to evaluate the need for alternate placement.
- Complies monthly caseload productivity statistics and verifies special needs expenditures and monthly fieldwork expenses.
- Attending court sessions for Article 81 for guardianship for residents.
- Interface and maintain liaisons with cooperating external agencies and community organizations to monitor and ensure the services being provided are appropriate for residence needs.
- Provide initial orientation for the prospective provider and family concerning program mandates and HRA policy and procedures.
- Http://city.ny
Governance, Risk and Compliance consultant
New York
08.2022 - 07.2023
KYC Operations Analyst/ Wire Investigations, Funds Transfer Analyst
City National Bank
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted complex case and Continuing Activity Reviews, completing Suspicious Activity Reports and presenting at SAR Committee for discussion.
- Understood OFAC/ Sanction's compliance screening systems requirements in addition to periodic list updates.
- Support the functionality of the Transaction Monitoring System to include alert closure flow process and monitoring customers' activity.
- Analyzed and assess potentially complex sanctions issues and lead investigations and/or due diligence reviews where Sanctions issues are present, such as in connection with relevant customer onboarding or wire transactions.
- Performed funds approval function prior to completing payments.
- Handled any previous day transactions that have been returned through the salesforce platform.
- Assisted in the investigation of same day and previous payment transactions.
- Reported any system or operational problems to the Vice President.
- Performed end of day system maintenance.
- Performed disaster Recovery duties as assigned.
- Ensured the team is maintaining accuracy while processing a high volume of wires.
- Oversaw daily reconciliations.
- Attended Trainings on cyber security, fraud, risk management and AML.
- Analyzed existing processes to develop strategies, procedures and/or policies to maximize team efficiency.
- Managed special projects which may involve coordination with other departments.
- Monitored the team's performance and provide coaching as needed to maintain consistent team engagement.
- Los Angeles, CA [Contract]
Administrative assistance, Compliance Analyst
Allwell Medical Services Inc
Los Angeles
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted an annual review of any vendor that is material in business processes audited by third-party.
- Actively develops team members and direct reports by providing day-to-day guidance, feedback and on-the-job coaching.
- Support departmental system initiatives.
- Filling and documentation of patients records, rectification of existing patients, providing ideas and support to the officer manager.
- Worked with IT and business process subject matter experts to identify process improvement recommendations.
- Provided production support of existing security roles and functions.
- Los Angeles, California
Head Business Operations Analyst, SAP Manager/Audit & Compliance Analyst, Risk Management, ATM Manager
Ecobank
Kano
11.2013 - 04.2019
- Coached the Operations team on SAP ERP ECC procurement tool and processes.
- Assisted in the implementation and configuration of SAP GRC Access Control including user provisioning, access request management, and risk analysis.
- Analyzed sales, profitability and market conditions and presented findings in cohesive format.
- Coached and mentored Operations team on SAP ARIBA to perform business related transactions.
- Managing card and ATM operations.
- Investigated Know Your Customer (KYC) information by conducting research utilizing available tools, systems, and the Internet to develop a thorough understanding of the client.
- Assessed client profile data and transaction activity against complex hits to determine matches and to ensure normal and expected behavior.
- Detected, assessed, and escalated high risk suspicious activity to AML Management for possible law enforcement and/or regulatory referrals.
- Reviewed reports of such suspicious transactions and other cash transactions before submitting to management for approval.
- Analyzed and Provided guidance to business partners in matters of AML Compliance.
- Researched and prepared responses to regulatory agencies, including law enforcement agencies, in view of applicable AML, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal rules and regulations.
- Maintained an understanding of AML regulations, current money laundering schemes and investigative techniques required to detect illegal or unethical.
- Worked directly with finance team on various planning exercises.
- Worked with IT and business process subject matter experts to identify process improvement recommendations.
- Developed solid working relationships with business and clients as the single point of contact for GRC solutions.
- Utilized established test procedures to test IT controls to assess the design and operating effectiveness of application controls.
- Kano, Nigeria
Compliance & Business Analyst, KYC Analyst, SAP Ariba Manager
Ecobank Plc.
Kano
09.2009 - 10.2013
- Investigated Know Your Customer (KYC) information by conducting research utilizing available tools, systems, and the Internet to develop a thorough understanding of the client.
- Assessed client profile data and transaction activity against complex hits to determine matches and to ensure normal and expected behavior.
- Detected, assesses and escalates high risk suspicious activity to AML Management for possible law enforcement and/or regulatory referrals.
- Analyzed and Provided guidance to business partners in matters of AML Compliance.
- Maintained an understanding of AML regulations current money laundering schemes and investigative techniques required to detect illegal or unethical.
- Worked directly with finance team on various planning exercises.
- Strived to advance personal skill set through networking, workshops, and other educational opportunities.
- Assisted in the monthly close process by analyzing trends and variances related to revenue, and compare and correct data to reconcile transactions.
- Kano, Nigeria
Customer Service Manager/KYC/Compliance Officer
Zenith Bank Plc
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Monitored business activities to ensure the firm remains in compliance with its policies and procedures as well as industry regulations.
- Prepared and maintained all aspects of scheduled Branch Office Inspections according to guidelines.
- Participated in the development and maintenance of comprehensive Written Supervisory Procedures relative to all aspects of compliance matters.
- Coordinated and participated in specific compliance related projects and their daily activities as assigned from time to time.
- Followed up with responsible areas for explanations and discussions for appropriate action.
- Assisted in obtaining information for system updates / enhancements as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with business line partners.
- Assisted in the creation and distribution of Employee and Supervisory Training Sessions.
- Conducted email, advertising, and marketing reviews.
- NGA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Bayero University
01.2004
Skills
- Change Management
- Control & Process Documentation
- Excellent Communication
- SAP GRC Access Control
- SAP Ariba
- Access Risk Analysis
- Compliance Management
- Emergency Access Management(ARM)
- Audit Reporting
- Knowledge in Control Evaluation Setup
- Working knowledge in GRC Access Request Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation & Communication Skills
- Active Listening
- Risk Management
- Enterprise risk Management
- Operational Risk Management
- Planning experience
- AML
- FT wire Investigations
- KYC
- Agile project delivery
- Vendor selection
- Audit
- Data Analysis
- Budget management
- KYC processes
- SAP GRC implementation
Certification
- Safe Scrum Master (SSM)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1)
Tools And Applications
- SAP Ariba
- SAP GRC Access Control
- SharePoint
- MS PowerPoint
- Access
- V-Lookup
- MS Word
- Microsoft Office
- MS Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot tables
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Teammate
- O/S -Windows
- UNIX
- LINUX
- Flexcube
- Finacle
Timeline
Human Resource Administration
City
07.2023 - Current
Governance, Risk and Compliance consultant
08.2022 - 07.2023
KYC Operations Analyst/ Wire Investigations, Funds Transfer Analyst
City National Bank
06.2021 - 07.2022
Administrative assistance, Compliance Analyst
Allwell Medical Services Inc
05.2019 - 06.2021
Head Business Operations Analyst, SAP Manager/Audit & Compliance Analyst, Risk Management, ATM Manager
Ecobank
11.2013 - 04.2019
Compliance & Business Analyst, KYC Analyst, SAP Ariba Manager
Ecobank Plc.
09.2009 - 10.2013
Customer Service Manager/KYC/Compliance Officer
Zenith Bank Plc
06.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Bayero University