About
A highly accomplished Banking Operations and Compliance professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in the financial sector, specializing in AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, regulatory reporting, and transaction monitoring. Expert in KYC analysis, sanctions screening, and risk mitigation, adept at driving organizational compliance culture and implementing technological solutions. Currently pursuing an MSc in Business Analytics and Technology, poised to leverage deep financial compliance expertise with advanced data analytics for strategic leadership roles.
Skills
Compliance & Risk Management
AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, Sanctions Screening, SAR/STR Filing, Regulatory Reporting, PEP Management, Risk Assessment, Operational Risk, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Identity Theft Prevention, Bribery & Corruption, GDPR Compliance.
Technical & Data Analysis
T-24 Core Banking, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analysis, Data Visualisation, Excel, Cognos.
Administrative & Operational Support
Advanced Administrative Support, Process Management & Improvement, GL Management, Customer Service Excellence.
Leadership & Communication
Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Training & Development, Analytical Thinking, Effective Communication, Personal Effectiveness, Time Management, Organization Skills.
Care Support & Safety
Person-Centred Care, Domestic Tasks, Care Plan Management, Commitment to Safeguarding, Medication Administration, Basic Life Support, Health and Social Care Fire Safety, First Aid.
Sustainability
Sustainable Banking, Environmental and Social Risk Management.
Work
Eden Futures
|Support Worker
Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Provided comprehensive person-centered support to service users, facilitating their active participation in community life and ensuring their safety and well-being.
Highlights
Facilitated service users in achieving personal goals and leading active lives, aligning support with individual needs and care plans.
Ensured the safety and welfare of individuals by proactively implementing safeguarding protocols and taking appropriate protective actions.
Delivered empathetic emotional support and empowered service users to engage in chosen social activities, manage personal finances, and responsibly administer medication.
Maintained meticulous records of service user health, well-being, and care-related issues, ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting.
Adhered strictly to Health and Safety regulations and professional boundaries, fostering a secure and respectful environment for service users and colleagues.
Serve Legal
|Auditor
Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Conducted meticulous compliance audits, ensuring strict adherence to protocols and comprehensive documentation for regulatory integrity.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive compliance audits, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and internal protocols.
Maintained meticulous evidence collection and documentation for all audit trails, upholding data integrity and transparency.
Ensured strict adherence to audit and compliance protocols, contributing to the overall integrity and reliability of audit findings.
Managed all associated administrative and logistical tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient audit operations.
Retail and Asset Solutions
|F&F Clothing Replenisher
Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Optimized retail floor presentation and inventory management by efficiently moving, organizing, and replenishing merchandise to enhance customer experience.
Highlights
Efficiently moved merchandise from stockroom to sales floor, ensuring timely product availability, especially during peak hours.
Streamlined inventory processing by accurately unloading delivery trucks, checking received items against packing slips, and sorting new inventory.
Maintained high visual merchandising standards by meticulously folding and organizing clothing by size and color.
Optimized product availability by conducting frequent stock checks, identifying and refilling low-selling items promptly.
Ensured a clean and organized store environment, maintaining visible tags and correct product placement, contributing to a positive shopping experience.
Keystone Bank Ltd.
|Head – AML/CFT/CPF Monitoring & Reporting
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Led a critical AML/CFT/CPF monitoring and reporting function, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating financial crime risk, and driving organizational adherence to compliance standards.
Highlights
Directed end-to-end transaction monitoring for high-risk clients (PEPs, BDCs), reducing false positives by 15% and improving detection rates.
Managed timely and accurate submission of all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
Orchestrated the rendition of 42 annual regulatory returns (25 monthly, 12 quarterly, 5 annual) to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other authorities, achieving a penalty-free record for FY2024 and 2025.
Implemented and administered global sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU) via automated software, strengthening controls for onboarding and transaction filtering.
Developed and delivered bank-wide AML/CFT training programs, enhancing staff knowledge and fostering a strong compliance culture across the organization.
Played a key role in the successful deployment of an Automated Sanction List Screening Solution (2025), enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Keystone Bank Ltd.
|Team Member – AML/CFT/CPF Monitoring & Reporting
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to the AML/CFT/CPF monitoring and reporting efforts, supporting compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies within the financial sector.
Highlights
Contributed to end-to-end transaction monitoring for high-risk clients (PEPs, BDCs), supporting efforts to reduce false positives and improve detection rates.
Assisted in the timely and accurate submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), ensuring regulatory compliance.
Supported the orchestration of 42 annual regulatory returns to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other authorities, contributing to a penalty-free record for FY2024 and 2025.
Aided in the implementation and administration of global sanctions screening via automated software, strengthening controls for onboarding and transaction filtering.
Performed daily analysis and clearance of AML system alerts, escalating and filing SARs to mitigate financial crime risk.
Keystone Bank Ltd.
|Regulatory Compliance
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed regulatory inquiries and ensured strict adherence to data protection principles and legal mandates within the compliance framework.
Highlights
Processed and tracked inward enquiries from law enforcement and regulatory agencies, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and data protection principles.
Liaised with branches to collate and verify customer documentation, including account opening packs and transaction statements, for official requests.
Executed account freezing orders (Post No Debit - PND) upon receipt of valid court orders, balancing regulatory requirements with customer impact.
Keystone Bank Ltd.
|Cluster Compliance
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted risk-based compliance reviews and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risk exposure.
Highlights
Conducted daily, risk-based reviews of new account openings, ensuring KYC/CDD documentation completeness and adequacy for over 500 accounts monthly.
Identified 15+ areas of compliance vulnerability through branch audits, developing and implementing corrective action plans that improved adherence by 20%.
Prepared monthly compliance reports for senior management, detailing breach incidents, risk exposure, and remediation progress, informing strategic decisions.
Keystone Bank Ltd.
|Service Officer
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Maintained high operational standards and provided support to team members, ensuring procedural adherence and effective communication within branch operations.
Highlights
Adhered rigorously to daily checklists and procedural guidelines, consistently maintaining high operational standards and passing 100% of internal audits.
Trained and supported 10+ team members on new systems and procedures, enhancing team proficiency and clear communication.
Keystone Bank Ltd.
|Customer Service Officer/Funds Transfer
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed customer service and funds transfer operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing, fraud resolution support, and meticulous record keeping.
Highlights
Reconciled regional ATM transactions, reducing discrepancies by 15% and supporting the Fraud Desk Resolution Task Force.
Managed the central cash department, ensuring strict controls over vault cash movements and foreign instruments, maintaining zero discrepancies.
Managed detailed client records, ensuring 100% accuracy in all documentation and upholding strict confidentiality protocols.
Provided frontline support, resolving complex client enquiries with a 95% satisfaction rate and a solutions-focused approach.
Processed over 500 domestic and international wire transfers monthly with zero-error tolerance, ensuring efficient and secure service delivery.
Managed General Ledger (GL) accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of financial transactions.
Volunteer
YMCA
|YES Project PEERS Coordinator (Volunteer)
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Summary
Coordinated and implemented youth empowerment strategies, focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention, drug deterrence, and psychological support for teenagers.
Highlights
Designed and implemented strategies to address the rapid increase in HIV/AIDS, reaching over 200 teenagers with prevention education.
Motivated and challenged 150+ teenagers through positive counseling, discouraging drug use and promoting healthy choices.
Provided critical psychological support to teenagers in various locations, addressing diverse mental health challenges.
Counseled teenagers on sexual health, promoting abstinence and responsible use of contraceptives to reduce risk.
Education
University of Greater Manchester
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MSc
Business Analytics and Technology
Ahmadu Bello University
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Finance & Investment
Ahmadu Bello University
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B.Eng
Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 4.08
Languages
English
Certificates
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Issued By
ACAMS