Eseosa Christian-Agholor
Saint-Eustache,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented KYC Analyst executes KYC activities focusing on client onboarding and exceptions in line with regulatory standards and jurisdictions. Robust knowledge and understanding of regulation affecting KYC program. Interacts and works closely with business stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML/KYC ANALYST
BANK OF MONTREAL CAPITAL MARKET
Montreal
09.2020 - Current
- Conduct quality checks and reviews of case files, case tracking logs ensuring that proper controls, processes and training are engaged by analysts to mitigate these risks, and offering solutions that align with regulatory specifications
- Review, investigate and analyze high risk client accounts to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud and terrorist financing
- Conduct Quality Control analysis on junior analysts’ files
- Assist with other tasks as required (ex: Train new colleagues, send weekly productivity statistics, MIF classification for new clients) Analysis of accounts and client information according to prescribed internal control policies and procedures
- Identification and production of information required to satisfy the Bank’s KYC due diligence policies and processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement AML/KYC policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of AML/KYC systems by providing feedback on system enhancements and upgrades.
AML KYC DATA ANALYST
Laurentian Bank
Montreal
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Analyze client data, verify KYC documentation and perform due-diligence checks to produce detailed audit analyses write up for presentation
- Data Remediation Project (Remediating client’s profiles in terms of Ownership, Management, Address …etc.) Facilitating timely escalation of all PEP matches, negative news, sanction matches etc; to senior management and/or the relevant compliance/sanction team Established the source of wealth and the source of Funds of any identified individual UBO as well as PEPs involvement in business relationship or transactions
- Responding to a wide range of Customer/Relationship Manager enquiries and resolving queries and issues satisfactorily
- Processing daily KYC requests related to onboarding & unscheduled reviews (Product addition, mapping changes, new acquisitions) Support other KYC teams and departments within Regulatory Controls as member of the SWAT team
- Executing the recommended tasks with respect to tight deadlines using excel macros, VBA and pivot table to meet recommended deadlines.
- Assisted with creating data cubes and OLAP models to improve data analysis.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
LOANS MANAGER
LAPO Bank, NG
Nigeria
12.2009 - 09.2017
- Performed independent check of KYC information provided by front office using open sources
- Used proactive approach to process improvement, actively seeks opportunities for change that benefit the wider team
- Perform Periodic KYC reviews on risk-based schedule Stakeholder management of key clients Liaison with Compliance Department and the senior management within Business units supported End to end management of client KYC process including liaison across the business, compliance and operations
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
- Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues such as excessive spending and borrowing.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing personalized service and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Works
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Nigeria10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education
University of Benin - NG
Nigeria12.2005
GED -
University of Benin
Nigeria07.2000
Skills
- Advanced skills in MS Office
- World-check
- LexisNexis
- Domo
- SharePoint
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
- Risk Mitigation
- Financial Problem Assessments
- Excel proficiency
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Certification
PSM 1
SAFe 5.1
Google IT support professional certificate
PMP in view
Timeline
AML/KYC ANALYST
BANK OF MONTREAL CAPITAL MARKET
09.2020 - Current
AML KYC DATA ANALYST
Laurentian Bank
03.2018 - 08.2020
LOANS MANAGER
LAPO Bank, NG
12.2009 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Works
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education
University of Benin - NG
GED -
University of Benin