Ezinne Eni
@ezinneeni
AML & financial crime compliance professional at Sterling Bank PLC, reducing institutional risk exposure by 25%.
AustriaWhat I'm looking for
At Sterling Bank PLC, I conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk, PEP, and corporate portfolios, contributing to a 25% reduction in institutional risk exposure. I also resolve 85% of suspicious-activity cases within the mandated 30-day deadline and help tune transaction-monitoring tools.
Previously, at United Bank for Africa, I led 30+ compliance officers and implemented sanctions and PEP screening software that lifted suspicious-transaction detection by 45%. I’m targeting AML/KYC roles in fintech and commercial banking.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Risk & AML Analyst
Sterling Bank PLC
Jul 2017 - Present (9 years 3 months)
Conduct EDD on high-risk, PEP and corporate portfolios and own client risk classification, contributing to a 25% reduction in institutional risk exposure. Resolve 85% of suspicious-activity cases within the mandated 30-day deadline with clear evidence trails for regulators and auditors.
AML Screening Manager
United Bank for Africa
Oct 2015 - Jul 2017 (1 year 9 months)
Implemented sanctions and PEP screening software, lifting suspicious-transaction detection by 45%. Led 30+ compliance officers, improving case-resolution time and operational efficiency by 25%.
AML/KYC Analyst
Skye Bank
Nov 2013 - Oct 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Managed end-to-end KYC for new and existing clients, mitigating compliance risk in 95% of cases. Prepared and filed STR/SARs with the FIU, improving filing accuracy by 35%.
Executive Trainee, Risk Analyst
United Bank for Africa
Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 (1 year)
Cut the AML alert backlog by 50% and reviewed AML controls across multiple branches, raising adherence by 25%. Embedded AML controls into daily banking activity, reducing risk-protocol breaches by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IT:U Austria
MSc, Interdisciplinary Computing
Pursuing an MSc in Interdisciplinary Computing (Future Industries) with an expected completion in 2027.
Abia State University
BSc, Chemistry
Earned a BSc in Chemistry from Abia State University.
UBA Academy
Banking Operations Training, Banking Operations
Completed Banking Operations Training at UBA Academy in 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AustriaAuthorized to work in
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