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John Kunle

@johnkunle

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Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in risk management and compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, encourages collaboration, and values security innovation.

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

Current

Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst

Current

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.

NIST CSF ISO 27001 SOC II RiskRecon

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.

Risk Management Tableau Excel SOX PCI DSS

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%.

HIPAA)GLBA GDPR Archer Continuous Control Monitoring Security Policies Staff Training

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.