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OLAMIDE SODIMEJI

Summary

Dynamic and Pro-active individual with strong organizational skills, paying attention to details, strong follow-up, multitasking, coupled with thoroughness and good judgment with developed extensive experience in Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing adjudication, core competence in Transaction Monitoring, EDD and studying any discrepancies. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Financial Crime Associate

PWC Consulting
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead financial crime investigations, utilizing advanced analytical tools to identify suspicious activities and
    potential fraud cases.
  • Perform preliminary due diligence assessments, collect updated KYC information and conduct sanctions name screening assessments to fulfill KYC laws and regulation obligations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud detection methodologies and implement
    preventive measures.
  • Evaluate QA results for identification of issues, patterns, trends and opportunities for enhancement of KYC and regulatory onboarding & refresh program and processes
  • Research, assess, and report on specific cyber threat actor and adversary capabilities, motivations, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
  • Identify document requirements based on client product type, business activity or industry type, Jurisdiction and risk rating. Products such as OTC Derivatives, DDA and Loans
  • Perform timely control reviews for KYC, AML and regulatory processes as well as provide written and verbal feedback to regional and global leads.
  • Conduct comprehensive KYC reviews during different projects with financial institutions within Capital Markets department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Provide subject matter expertise on CDD requirements to internal stakeholders and clients by demonstrating knowledge of policy and procedural requirements
  • Identify and escalate risk factors such as high-risk industries and client types for enhanced due diligence (EDD) assessments in accordance to organization's risk appetite framework
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures
  • Provide guidance and training to junior analyst both on both New-to-bank and Refresh team.
  • QC approximately 2 to 3 cases per day by giving oversight and expertise to refresh activity identifying which clients require more diligence based on research

Compliance Analyst

CIBC
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in Remediation, Ad-hoc projects, request, annotate and upload documents into KYC documentation portal (FERNEGO) and other bank applications
  • Collaborated internally with Front Office, Compliance, Tax and Operations on variety of issues such as validation of tax documentation and ensuring all required approvals have been completed
  • Screened clients and other parties against various sanctions lists and compliance databases, research and adjudicate potential matches such as Lexis Nexis and WorldCheck and other acceptable resources
  • Obtain account onboarding documentations to ensure new account meets PCMLTFA, BSA and other related regulatory requirements.
  • Complete client enhanced due diligence review forms including information such as cooperate registry information, client ownership, PEPs activity in sanctioned countries, corporate responsibility concerns and negative news for review by Senior Business, Legal and Compliance
  • Conduct Periodic Reviews according to risk level and Evaluate client sensitivity risk level based in scoring grid and client nature of business
  • Identified areas of non-compliance with banking laws and regulations and provide actionable recommendations
  • Perform due diligence tasks including EDD, PEP screening and sanctions screening in addition to adverse news research utilizing internal records, public and private data sources
  • Screen clients and its signatories on World Check to identify any adverse news, potential sanctions or Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
  • Risk Scoring and documentation validation and file remediation
  • Conduct full review for select segment of clients, ensuring that pertinent information including confidential documentation and customer profile information were kept updated
  • Investigate, review and resolve AML related economic sanctions and financial security alerts
  • Ensure working with AML, Legal, Tax and other areas as necessary during the whole Risk review process as necessary
  • Contact Line Of Business to collect required information and documentation in accordance to firm policies and ensuring client is onboarded for right product.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, informing management of any potential impacts on company operations.
  • Assisted in maintaining a culture of ethical conduct by providing training on relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into potential violations, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up measures were implemented.

Customer Service Officer

MJR Capital Services
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Exceeded customer expectations by going extra mile, ensuring memorable experience that fostered brand loyalty and advocacy.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating targeted action plans.
  • Identified customers needs and expectations to deliver service by being efficient , knowledgeable and consistent in delivery with objective of achieving first contact resolution.
  • Handled customer interaction for organization by resolving customers complaints, responding to phone call and email request and maintaining customer's requests
  • Managed escalated cases with diplomacy, skillfully negotiating resolutions that satisfied both customer and company's interests.
  • Conducted regular quality assurance checks on team member interactions with clients, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Make product recommendations or services based on their needs and preferences as well as ensuring customers are satisfied with services they are getting.

Education

Bachelor of Art - B.A Philosophy And Logic

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria
07.2016

Skills

  • Proficient and knowledgeable on all relevant documentation associated with AML and KYC policies and procedures
  • Strong understanding of PCMLTFA, OFAC, USA patriot Act, FATCA, Wolfsberg, SEC regulations
  • Team player, problem solver with strong analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation skills
  • Advanced skills in MS Office, MS Excel, World-Check, FERNEGO, TS2, Treasury KYC, ECIF, COINS, Lotus Note
  • KYC remediation, management of legal regulatory documentation, due diligence and risk management
  • Organized with excellent attention to details
  • Ability to multitask, Self-motivated and able to work independently

Certification

ACAMS - In View

Timeline

Senior Financial Crime Associate

PWC Consulting
05.2022 - Current

Compliance Analyst

CIBC
08.2019 - 05.2022

Customer Service Officer

MJR Capital Services
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Art - B.A Philosophy And Logic

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria

ACAMS - In View

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