Titilayo Ayeni
Crowley,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Analytical professional with strong background in financial modeling and risk management. Skilled in providing financial consultations and solutions for businesses of all sizes. Astute candidate develops new strategies and processes to optimize financial operations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level AML/KYC Analyst position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR ANALYST
GUIDEHOUSE INC
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide a comprehensive streamlined onboarding process for our clients
- Manage renewals, new business, unplanned due diligence requirements, engaging the needed business partners to support the process
- Reduced fraudulent activity by implementing effective fraud detection strategies and tools
- Monitored account activity in real-time for early detection and swift resolution of potential issues before they escalated into significant losses for the organization
- Contributed to risk assessment efforts by identifying vulnerabilities within existing systems that could be exploited by criminals perpetrating fraud schemes
- Identified potential risks by conducting thorough investigations and analyzing transaction patterns
- Improved company-wide security measures through the development and implementation of fraud prevention policies and procedures.
- Reduced fraudulent activity by implementing effective fraud detection strategies and tools.
KYC Analyst
VERITEX COMMUNITY BANK
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Conduct QC review of customer identity verification, CIP information based on entity type documentation requirements and negative news findings utilizing internal and third-party research tools for high and very-high risk clients
- Reduced false positive alerts through effective implementation of risk-based monitoring systems
- Enhanced team collaboration with regular communication, sharing best practices, and providing feedback on performance
- QC and manage a team of 5-10 individuals to execute and ensure correct product is selected with good customer experience
- QC Review of eligibility on business onboarding application for risk rating, product, and eligibility charts
- Reviewed financial documents, pointing out and correcting financial errors
- Built and established strong professional relationships with clients and financial institutions
- Assisted with development of new accounting and financial policies and procedures
- Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing
- Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities
- Developed and delivered compliance training to team members and bank staff.
- Enhanced client onboarding process by streamlining KYC procedures and reducing turnaround time.
- Determined customer risk ratings based on analysis and research findings.
AML/KYC Analyst
KEYBANK - NEW YORK (CONTRACT)
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Analyze Customer to assess the money laundering, tax fraud and terrorist financing risk
- Review and completion of ongoing know your customer
- Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience
- Analyzed and investigated clients to conduct detailed customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence review
- Interpreted evidence from multiple tools and systems to determine legitimacy of customer behavior
- Conducted comprehensive research on clients backgrounds, verifying identities and assessing risks for potential financial crimes
- Communicate with AML officer or Money laundering reporting officer(MLRO) any customer activities and trends that could implicate potential money laundering or terrorist financing
- Escalate complex issue and queries to the Senior Compliance Manager or the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle
- Monitored testing results on related controls from business unit compliance officers
- Onboarding tasks such as receiving and processing new customer.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement AML/KYC policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.
ACCOUNT AUDITOR/CREDIT ANALYST
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough account audits and identifying discrepancies
- Ensured compliance with regulations by diligently reviewing financial documents and reports
- Improved internal controls for efficient financial management by analyzing and recommending process improvements
- Developed strong relationships with clients, providing excellent customer service and addressing concerns promptly
- Maintained detailed records of all audit activities, providing clear documentation for future reference or investigation
- Collaborated with the accounting team to streamline auditing processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity
- Trained junior auditors on proper auditing techniques, contributing to their professional development and overall team success
- Communicated regularly with management regarding audit progress and any identified issues requiring attention
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures, and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
- Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
- Improved overall portfolio quality, conducting regular reviews of existing accounts and recommending appropriate actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Lagos, Nigeria08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Osun State, Nigeria07.2004
Skills
- AML Investigations
- Know Your Customer Procedures
- Patriot Act Understanding
- Money Laundering Typologies
- Financial Crime Prevention
- Bank secrecy act knowledge
- Suspicious Activity Reports
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Excel proficiency
- Due diligence
- Account verification
- Politically Exposed Persons Identification
- Anti-Money Laundering
Timeline
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR ANALYST
GUIDEHOUSE INC
10.2021 - 04.2024
KYC Analyst
VERITEX COMMUNITY BANK
03.2021 - 09.2021
AML/KYC Analyst
KEYBANK - NEW YORK (CONTRACT)
08.2019 - 01.2021
ACCOUNT AUDITOR/CREDIT ANALYST
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP
03.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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