About
Highly analytical and results-oriented AML and Compliance Specialist with three years of progressive experience in fintech and corporate environments, adept at investigating financial crimes, conducting transaction monitoring, and ensuring stringent regulatory compliance. Certified Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) and First-Class Honors Law graduate, I leverage expertise in risk assessment and policy development to mitigate financial crime exposure and drive operational excellence across multiple African jurisdictions. Seeking to apply advanced analytical and regulatory knowledge to complex compliance challenges in a dynamic global setting.
Work
Western Union
|AML/CFT COMPLIANCE OFFICER (West & East Africa)
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed AML/CFT compliance operations, conducting detailed investigations and enhancing transaction monitoring systems across six African jurisdictions for a global financial institution.
Highlights
Managed a queue of transaction monitoring alerts across six African jurisdictions, conducting detailed investigations into potentially suspicious financial activity to mitigate risk.
Analyzed customer profiles and transaction patterns to proactively identify anomalies and emerging typologies of money laundering and fraud, enhancing detection capabilities.
Collaborated with Product and Engineering teams to enhance transaction monitoring systems, improving alert quality and reducing false positives by 15%.
Prepared and submitted Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and regulatory filings in line with FIU and AML regulatory requirements, ensuring 100% compliance.
Conducted periodic AML/CFT risk assessments and delivered training to agents and internal teams on AML typologies, escalation procedures, and control enhancements, strengthening overall compliance posture.
Grandida LLC / Pureworker Nig. Ltd (Subsidiary)
|LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive compliance oversight and AML investigations, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and mitigating financial crime exposure for two entities.
Highlights
Performed compliance oversight and led AML investigations for both entities, ensuring stringent adherence to NDIC, CBN, and EFCC guidelines, minimizing regulatory infractions.
Conducted corporate searches and background checks via CAC, PSC, and Lands Registries to identify beneficial ownership and mitigate financial crime exposure by 20%.
Reviewed internal policies and developed robust governance frameworks, strengthening internal controls and transaction monitoring procedures to enhance operational integrity.
Prepared comprehensive compliance reports and advised leadership on critical regulatory risks, including AML audit findings and remediation measures, informing strategic decisions.
Drafted and negotiated complex contracts, ensuring full alignment with anti-bribery and financial compliance obligations, protecting organizational interests.
Olaniwun Ajayi LP
|ASSOCIATE
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported AML/CFT audits, developed client-specific compliance policies, and managed regulatory liaison, ensuring client adherence to international standards across diverse sectors.
Highlights
Supported AML/CFT audits and drafted client-specific AML policies and compliance manuals, enhancing client regulatory adherence and operational frameworks.
Conducted comparative analyses of global AML and data protection frameworks, aligning client practices with international standards and best practices.
Drafted and reviewed high-risk financial contracts, EPC agreements, and governance policies for clients across multiple sectors, mitigating legal and financial risks.
Liaised effectively with regulators (CBN, NDPB, NCC) to resolve client compliance issues and prepare meticulous documentation for regulatory filings, ensuring seamless operations.
Organized and delivered training sessions on AML/CFT, data protection, and anti-fraud compliance for financial institutions and startups, enhancing industry knowledge and best practices.
Chief FRA Williams Chambers
|TRAINEE ASSOCIATE
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted compliance reviews, prepared board documentation, and resolved corporate governance issues in line with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020).
Highlights
Conducted thorough compliance reviews and prepared essential board documentation, ensuring full alignment with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020) requirements.
Monitored corporate filings for irregularities and successfully resolved governance and shareholding structure compliance issues with CAC, preventing potential penalties.
Drafted comprehensive reports and recommendations for clients on internal control and regulatory compliance improvements, facilitating enhanced operational integrity.
Chris Ogunbanjo & Co.
|SUMMER INTERN
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted critical research on financial regulations, sanctions, and anti-money laundering compliance, supporting legal preparations for client transactions and trademark registrations.
Highlights
Conducted in-depth research on financial regulations, sanctions, and anti-money laundering compliance, providing crucial insights for legal advisory.
Supported the meticulous preparation of legal opinions and filings for client transactions and trademark registrations, contributing to successful outcomes.
Assisted in identifying and reporting compliance risks through data-driven research, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.
Education
Nigerian Law School
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Barrister-at-Law (B.L)
Law
Grade: First Class Honours
University of Lagos
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Bachelor of Laws (LL. B)
Law
Languages
English
Certificates
Designate Compliance Professional (DCP)
Issued By
Compliance Institute, Nigeria
Call to the Nigerian Bar
Skills
Transaction Monitoring
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR), AML/CFT Risk Assessment, Data Analysis (Excel, SQL), Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development, Reporting & Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, AML Monitoring Software, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Risk Assessment Tools, Regulatory Reporting Systems, AML Investigations, Financial Crime Exposure Mitigation, Internal Controls, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Legal Advisory, Training & Development.
Software & Tools
SQL (Basic), Microsoft Excel (Advanced), AML Monitoring Software, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Risk Assessment Tools, Regulatory Reporting Systems.