Rita Oluwakemi Junaid
Toronto,ON
Summary
A dedicated Compliance Professional with a solid educational background in Banking and Finance and an MBA. A Designate Compliance Professional with a track record of success in the financial industry, specializing in anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime detection, and compliance. Proven expertise in liaising with regulatory bodies, implementing directives, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. A result oriented team player with strong work ethics, strong attention to details, solid understanding of financial markets and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Financial Crime Unit
FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Liaise with regulators, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, to respond to information requests
- Monitor LEAs and Competent Authorities’ investigations, implementing directives promptly..
- Maintain a comprehensive database of customer investigations.
- Collaborate with CCO and Legal Department on regulatory matters.
- Handle registration of Sponsored Individuals with the Security and Exchange Commission.
- Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer and Legal Department on regulatory matters.
- Conduct company-wide compliance training
KYC/Sanction Compliance Officer
FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Ensure compliance with KYC and sanction regulations.
- Facilitate internal reporting and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Process Account Opening Forms for new customers, ensuring KYC requirements are met.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Ensured timely identification of potential issues by establishing robust monitoring systems and controls.
Compliance Officer
Coronation Merchant Bank Limited
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Processing of Account Opening Forms of all new customers including updating new mandates to ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
- Assist CCO in establishing and communicating Compliance objectives
- Ensure regular updates to Compliance policies and timely rendition of returns to regulatory authorities
- Collaborate with Compliance and AML Team to maintain a robust whistleblower policy and minimize financial losses
- Liaise with regulators, including the CBN, and auditors during regulatory examinations, assisting in preparation.
- Contribute to educational awareness as an Editorial Team member for the monthly Compliance bulletin,
Customers Service Intern
Associated Discount House Limited
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Attending to walk-in customers
- Processing customers’ instructions
- Processing customers’ investment confirmation letter.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided knowledgeable recommendations tailored to their needs.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Business School Netherland
Netherland09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Kwara State University
Nigeria2016
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Results Orientation
- Relationship Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
- Customer Due Diligence
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and self motivated
Accomplishments
- FSDH Merchant Bank's most valuable staff
- Assisting with KYC information gathering, collation, and data cleaning for migration into the Flexcube Core Banking Application.
- Contributed as a member of the Editorial Team in the monthly publication of FSDH Compliance Flavour
- Facilitated the development of regulatory reporting templates.
Timeline
Head Financial Crime Unit
FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
02.2023 - 12.2023
KYC/Sanction Compliance Officer
FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
10.2019 - 02.2023
Compliance Officer
Coronation Merchant Bank Limited
03.2017 - 09.2019
Customers Service Intern
Associated Discount House Limited
10.2012 - 09.2013
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Business School Netherland
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Kwara State University
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