Ayo Leshaodo
@ayoleshaodo
Proactive Financial Crime consultant with over 12 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive and highly resourceful Financial Crime consultant with over 12 years of experience supporting various banking institutions across multiple jurisdictions. My extensive expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) encompasses KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Customer Due Diligence, among other critical compliance functions. I have a proven track record of engaging stakeholders at all levels and providing exceptional compliance support, both remotely and on-site.
As a Professional Member of the International Compliance Association (MICA) and holder of the ICA International Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering, my credentials validate my expertise in financial crime compliance. I am particularly adept at onboarding and conducting thorough reviews of various entity types, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. I seek a challenging role that fully utilizes my AML and KYC expertise to drive value and impact within an organization.
Experience
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AML Officer/Acting MLRO
Tetrad Incorporation Limited
May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
As an AML Officer, I conduct AML checks, oversee independent reviews, and recommend improvements to align with regulations. I perform CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring while ensuring compliance across all functions.
Senior AML Officer
Bpost Banque S.A.
May 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)
In this role, I performed EDD, risk assessments, and transaction monitoring checks. I provided training to AML consultants and collaborated with stakeholders to enhance compliance oversight.
Compliance Officer
Quintet Private Bank S.A.
Oct 2022 - May 2023 (7 months)
I conducted risk-based EDD compliance reviews for high-risk client accounts in Wealth Management and Asset Servicing, collaborating with various operational teams.
Senior KYC Analyst (Remediation)
Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A.
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
I remediated client files and ensured compliance with local regulations and group AML/KYC policies, supporting various projects related to client onboarding.
AML Analyst/Remediator (Remediation)
Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited
Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 8 months)
I performed end-to-end KYC reviews on high-risk client accounts and provided guidance during the implementation of the Client Review Team Process.
Senior KYC Analyst (Remediation)
Qatar National Bank UK Limited (QNBUK)
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)
I supervised the KYC team, conducted four-eye checks, and developed a procedural guide to enhance efficiency in remediating high-risk client files.
CDD Analyst (Remediation)
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)
I conducted KYC reviews on existing client records, assessing risk profiles and resolving issues through collaboration with senior management.
KYC/CDD Analyst (SME)
Lloyds Bank
Dec 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 5 months)
I coordinated the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate client information.
KYC Analyst (On-boarding/Remediation)
The Cooperative Bank
Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years)
I validated new client data and monitored transactions to ensure compliance with AML policies, focusing on international trade processes.
AML Analyst (Remediation)
HSBC Bank
Oct 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 2 months)
I performed investigations to validate information for KYC/AML compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements through periodic reviews.
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