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Profile Summary
Results-driven financial crime analyst with 8+ years of experience in AML, sanctions screening, and investigations. Proven track record in reducing false positives, accelerating SAR filings, and implementing risk-based controls that meet regulatory requirements across cross-border operations. Adept at collaborating with AML/BSA teams, investigators, and regulators to detect and deter illicit financial activity.
Experience
Atlas Compliance & Forensics, New York, NY
Senior Financial Crime Analyst · Mar 2021 – Present
- Led end-to-end investigations into high-risk transactions, reducing investigation cycle time by 28%.
- Spearheaded enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients, improving risk scoring accuracy by 15%.
- Implemented automated alert triage system, cutting false positives by 22% and improving SAR quality.
NorthBridge Financial Investigations, London, UK
Compliance Analyst · Jul 2018 – Feb 2021
- Managed daily sanctions screening and KYC reviews for cross-border accounts with 99% accuracy.
- Prepared and filed 120+ SARs with UK/US authorities, ensuring adherence to regulatory timelines.
- Developed risk-based monitoring playbooks adopted by 3 regional teams.
Integra Financial Services, Mumbai, IN
AML Analyst · Apr 2015 – Jun 2018
- Performed due diligence reviews for correspondent banking relationships, reducing onboarding risk.
- Collaborated with fraud investigators to identify emerging money laundering patterns and strengthen controls.
Skills
- AML / KYC Compliance
- Transactional Monitoring
- Investigations & SAR Preparation
- Sanctions & PEP Screening
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Regulatory Reporting
- Data Analysis & Pattern Recognition
- Risk Assessment & Controls
- Cross-Border Compliance
- Regulatory Liaison & Documentation
Certifications
- ACAMS Certification — Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
- RegTech & Fraud Analytics Certificate
- Regulatory Compliance & Ethics Certification
Education
- Master of Science in Financial Crime & Compliance, University of Manchester, UK (2016 – 2018)
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Lagos, Nigeria (2010 – 2014)