Deji Akanbi
Toronto
Summary
Experienced AML/KYC analyst with over 5 years verifiable experience working on transaction monitoring and refresh remediation projects. I have excellent organization, administrative, communication and problem-solving. I prioritize and delegate tasks and make sound decisions as required.
Diligent AML Analyst with strong background in anti-money laundering processes and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of identifying suspicious activities and contributing to successful investigations. Demonstrated proficiency in risk assessment and transaction monitoring.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Analyst
AML RightSource
04.2025 - Current
- Analyzed transaction patterns to identify potential money laundering activities and compliance risks.
- Conducted thorough investigations on flagged accounts, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement AML policies and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal audits.
- Led training sessions on AML regulations, fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
- Strengthened AML compliance by conducting thorough risk assessments and monitoring transactions.
- Analyzed large datasets using various analytical techniques to identify patterns indicative of potential money laundering activities.
- Conducted due diligence investigations to mitigate potential risks associated with high-risk customers.
- Reduced false positive alerts through effective implementation of risk-based monitoring systems.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
KYC ANALYST
Primebytes Solutions
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Ensured global compliance by monitoring and adapting to evolving KYC/AML regulations across US, Canada, UK, and Australia, safeguarding operations against regulatory risk.
- Leading cross-border compliance efforts by adapting KYC procedures to meet specific regulatory requirements of multiple jurisdictions, streamlining onboarding processes, and reducing verification times across global markets.
- Optimizing global client onboarding in high-risk regions by leveraging LexisNexis for sanctions and PEP checks, ensuring seamless compliance with international regulations.
- Boosting team efficiency by 15% through process optimization, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing automation tools, cutting document processing times while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Executing comprehensive KYC onboarding for clients across the US, Canada, UK and Australia, ensuring strict compliance with regional AML regulations and streamlining processes for varied client types.
- Identified and escalated potential money laundering and fraud typologies involving Account Takeover, Identity Theft, Online Child Sexual Exploitation, misuse of cheques and deposit manipulation.
- Conducted transaction monitoring and investigation into suspicious activities, including check kiting, structuring, and account takeover schemes.
- Conducting rigorous document verification using PRADO and internal systems, ensuring authenticity and full compliance with AML/KYC regulations for a diverse client base, including sole traders, limited companies and charities.
DATA ANALYST
Primebytes Solutions
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Coordinated multiple projects across several departments and able to champion projects through to completion.
- Create requirements documents and make recommendations on how to collect and transform data to align to KPIs.
- Used VBA, SQL, MS Access, Power BI, Excel macros and Tableau etc. to conduct system design and report automation.
- Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to share data insights with the business, and create data features used for modeling, reporting and advanced analytics.
- Applied technical skills using, Tableau, VBA and SQL in data collection, data analysis and reporting to procure data from database structures to report and provide solutions to client requests in a timely manner.
- Respond to Adhoc Request on a Timely basis.
- Presentation of findings and data analysis to Senior Management.
- Train Junior Analyst on data clean up and monthly refresh of dashboard and bug issues
CUSTOMER REP-STATION
FedEx Express
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Separated packages by service type and destination, in accordance with established procedures.
- Scanned packages using computerized tracking equipment.
- Ensured the use of safety procedures in handling of packages.
- Loading and unloading company vehicles and containers.
- Entered data into company’s system for client to track their mails.
- Ensured issues were identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner also assisted in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria09-2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
Seneca College
CA, Ontario01.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply chain
Seneca College
CA, Ontario01.2014
BA - Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos, NG01.2009
Skills
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Financial crime investigation
- Enhanced due diligence
- Transaction monitoring
- Customer due diligence
- Know your customer
- Sanctions screening
- Audit support
- Internal controls
- AML regulations
- Bank secrecy act compliance
- Anti-money laundering compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
AML Analyst
AML RightSource
04.2025 - Current
KYC ANALYST
Primebytes Solutions
09.2020 - 04.2025
DATA ANALYST
Primebytes Solutions
09.2017 - 08.2020
CUSTOMER REP-STATION
FedEx Express
05.2016 - 06.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
Seneca College
Postgraduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply chain
Seneca College
BA - Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State University