Ayo Komolafe
@ayokomolafe
KYC/BSA/AML and Financial Crime Analyst with 7+ years in global banking and remediation.
What I'm looking for
I am a KYC/BSA/AML and Financial Crime Analyst with over seven years' experience across global banks and consulting firms, focused on detecting, investigating, and reporting financial crime. I have proven expertise in transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD/EDD, SAR investigations, payments AML, correspondent banking, and sanctions compliance, and I consistently deliver regulatory-driven remediation for high-risk and complex clients.
I partner effectively with compliance, onboarding, technology, and legal teams to strengthen controls, support audits and regulatory exams, and improve risk detection and data quality. I bring hands-on experience with NICE Actimize, Verafin, World-Check (Refinitiv), FircoSoft, SWIFT tools, OSINT research, and strong SAR writing and reporting skills to drive accurate, timely compliance outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
KYC Remediation Analyst
SMBC Bank
Mar 2025 - Nov 2025 (8 months)
Performed regulatory-driven KYC remediation for high-risk corporate clients, closing gaps in beneficial ownership and source-of-funds documentation to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
KYC/AML & Payments Review Analyst
K2 Integrity
Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (6 months)
Conducted transaction monitoring and payments AML reviews of SWIFT and wire transfers, performed sanctions/OFAC screening, and escalated potential ML and fraud risks through investigative narratives.
Oversaw end-to-end KYC and EDD for high-risk clients, collaborated with technology and compliance to enhance KYC systems, and led QA reviews to improve data accuracy and regulatory alignment.
Performed periodic CDD/EDD and remediation for individual, corporate, and trust accounts, responding to regulatory and correspondent banking requests and preparing remediation summaries.
AML / SAR Analyst
Popular Bank
Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Monitored and investigated transactional activity for money laundering and fraud, drafted and filed SARs within regulatory timelines, and collaborated with compliance to resolve escalations.
AML / KYC Analyst
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Feb 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Reviewed customer profiles and account activity for AML and fraud risks, conducted QA on suspicious transaction memos, and investigated alerts using commercial databases and OSINT tools.
AML / KYC Analyst
Capital A Management
Feb 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)
Supported end-to-end KYC onboarding, conducted CDD and EDD for high-risk clients, and investigated suspicious activity to prepare detailed SAR narratives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nexford University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing an MBA at Nexford University with coursework focused on business administration and management.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Bachelor of Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree at LAUTECH in Nigeria.
ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists)
CAMS, Anti-Money Laundering
Member of ACAMS and CAMS certified, demonstrating knowledge in anti-money laundering practices.
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