John Kunle
@johnkunle
Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in risk management and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst with over 6 years of experience specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within the banking and fintech sectors. My expertise lies in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with financial crime, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. I have a proven track record of enhancing organizational security posture through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with regulatory and enterprise standards.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives that improved compliance and risk management processes. At Square Inc., I enhanced internal controls across multiple departments and significantly reduced phishing risks through targeted simulations. My analytical skills have allowed me to develop risk heatmaps and dashboards that effectively communicate key risk indicators to executive leadership, driving informed decision-making. I am passionate about continuous improvement and committed to fostering a culture of security awareness within organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
Square Inc.
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Reviewed and enhanced internal controls aligned with NIST CSF and ISO 27001 standards across 12 departments. Performed control assessments for over 80 systems to verify adherence to SOC 2 Type II and SOX 404 requirements.
IT Risk Analyst – GRC Program
Juniper Networks
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Supported the enterprise-wide Risk Management Program by executing quarterly risk assessments and evaluating 50+ IT controls. Developed risk heatmaps and dashboards using Tableau and Excel to present key risk indicators (KRIs) to executive leadership.
Information Security Compliance Analyst
Netgear
Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Conducted regulatory gap analysis against frameworks such as HIPAA, GLBA, and GDPR for enterprise infrastructure. Implemented continuous control monitoring (CCM) dashboards in Archer, improving control assurance visibility by 40%.
Team Lead, AML Compliance
Société Générale Corporate & Investment Bank
Oct 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Performed Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) on KYC reviews conducted by a third-party onshore vendor, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Identified and assessed key risk indicators such as negative news, OFAC sanctions, high-risk jurisdictions, PEP exposure, and environmental/social risks using tools like DDIQ, World-Check, Lexis Diligence, and Forces.
Education
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University of Ilorin
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science at the University of Ilorin. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computing.
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