Kole Oni

Conducted enhanced due diligence checks for new and pre-existing client relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies. Led the design and implementation of complex products and systems, and authored a CDD template for multi-jurisdictional on-boardings. Partnered with MLROs and senior management for updates on engagement progress and identified AML or Fraud-related issue

Conducted thorough on-boarding KYC/KYB enhanced due diligence reviews for investment banking clients, evaluating reputation and financial soundness. Ensured the creation and maintenance of KYC/KYB/AML records within internal systems, and performed day-to-day client onboarding with collation of KYC & KYB documentation. Reviewed and investigated matches against sanctions, SPF|PEPs, and adverse media

Applied deep understanding of economic sanctions regulations (OFAC, UN, EU, UK) for risk analysis, monitoring, and testing. Reviewed and completed Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) for submission to regulators and law enforcement. Ensured high-quality standards for KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) casework, providing feedback and training to analysts.

Performed Public Due Diligence on customer information, including screening for SPF|PEPs, Name List Screening, and Sanctions screening. Maintained KYC/KYB/AML records, performing Periodic Reviews, Event Driven Reviews, and PEP analysis. Remediated different client types across all risk categories, ensuring compliance with bank and regulatory policy.

Conducted AMLCTF investigations where suspicious activity was identified, and prepared regular and ad-hoc MI reports for senior management. Undertook independent transactional activities reviews, including thorough investigations and adjudicating transaction monitoring alerts. Developed new monitoring structures to identify negative trends in client portfolio performance.

Advised as a technical expert on assigned areas, providing guidance and training to colleagues on new complex initiatives and identifying continuous improvements. Screened customers and related parties using KYC screening tools and external databases like OFAC and PEP. Investigated ownership structures and identified Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) for risk management and regulatory compliance.

Reviewed and validated information within the system to ensure completeness and accuracy, supporting accurate MI analysis reports. Identified gaps and deficiencies within internal and client processes, creating and implementing corrective action plans. Remediated different client types across all risk types, ensuring compliance with bank and regulatory policy.

Monitored client account activities for unusual or suspicious activity, investigating customer transactions as part of periodic and event-driven KYC|EDD reviews. Conducted quality checks to ascertain Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) requirements on individuals and organizations suspected of financial crimes. Reviewed accounts and analyzed transactions, identifying pote

Prepared account queries from different company back-office systems using advanced Excel and VBA tools. Developed and prepared a conceptual and logical model for the accounting department using SQL server, extracting data for financial analysis and decision making. Prepared cost benefit and financial activities analysis to track and report project life cycle costs.

Completed a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Management. The program focused on the strategic use of information technology within organizations.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management and Information Technology. This degree provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles combined with IT applications.

Achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Certificate, completing the final stage of the program. This certification enhanced knowledge in financial advisory practices.