Teniola Onabanjo

· Reviewed and investigated transaction monitoring reports for suspicious activity

· Completed and Filed STR reports per guidelines and standards.

· Conducted continuous monitoring and assessments of AML risks, identifying and recommending appropriate actions to mitigate such risks emphasizing QC principles

· Reviewed and investigated high priority files that are deemed to be sanction-related and/or terrorist financing related and ensures consistency with documented procedures.

· Ensured potential threats and investigations were evaluated, documented, and escalated by following standards operating procedures.

· Conducted adjudication of information and alerts related to Politically exposed persons, Adverse media, deciding on true or false matches, escalating if required.

· Provided feedback to AML/KYC management for process/system changes based on ongoing successes and failures

· Monitored transactions in order to identify suspicious activity and drafted STR’s

Researched and verified customers against various databases: Lexis Nexis, World Check, OFAC List, and Internet Searches.

Performed Enhanced Due Diligence on customers deemed high risk and suggested account restriction or account closures based on the risk to the bank.

Maintained accurate records of each investigation and outcome.

Conducted research using approved open sources and multiple internal systems to complete reviews.

· Reviewed previous suspicious activity to ascertain whether continuing trends of potential anomalous activity exist.

• Led and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they were delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinated and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, providing clear and concise updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensured adherence to project management best practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Managed project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial accountability.
• Fostered a positive team environment, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to project team members.
• Conducted post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.