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Lola Ajayi

@lolaajayi

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AML/Compliance professional with 10+ years in banking and fintech risk management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a compliance role where I can lead transaction monitoring, perform AML investigations, improve controls, collaborate with stakeholders, and grow within a compliance-focused team.

I am an AML and compliance professional with over 10 years of experience across banking and fintech, specializing in transaction surveillance, KYC, CTR, BSA, OFAC, and fraud detection. I have led investigations, prepared regulatory reports, and supported remediation and look-back reviews while working with major financial institutions and vendors.

I am proficient with industry tools including Actimize, Prime, LexisNexis, Mantas, Dow Jones, World-Check, Orbit, Swift, Chainalysis, and Salesforce, and I apply advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills to produce clear analytical findings. I have a track record of making SAR/Non-SAR decisions, conducting enhanced due diligence, and implementing monitoring controls across payment and crypto platforms.

I collaborate with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to escalate high-risk matters, deliver training, and improve AML program effectiveness. I seek to drive pragmatic risk mitigation and process improvements that ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Brokerage Analyst

Current

KPMG

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Investigate potential money laundering and financial crimes by analyzing transaction data and customer profiles; prepare detailed reports and collaborate with compliance, legal, and regulators while implementing transaction monitoring and supporting regulatory audits.

AML Transaction Monitoring OFAC KYC Case Management Compliance Reporting Actimize SQL

Transaction Surveillance Compliance

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Mar 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Investigated alerts and made SAR/Non-SAR decisions based on transactional trends, conducted negative news screening and risk assessments for high-risk counterparties, and ensured adherence to AML laws including OFAC, CIP, and KYC.

AML OFAC KYC PEP UBO Analysis

Senior Associate Analyst II

Square

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 (11 months)

Led EDD reviews, managed AML program controls for BSA/OFAC/Patriot Act compliance, monitored crypto transactions using Chainalysis/KYT, and contributed to policy and control implementation.

EDD Chainalysis KYT OFAC BSA Policy Development

Senior Compliance Risk Analyst

Travelex

Oct 2019 - Apr 2020 (6 months)

Performed KYC/AML/OFAC reviews, analyzed complex datasets to present findings to senior management, escalated cases for investigation, and monitored team performance to ensure compliance.

KYC AML OFAC Data Analysis Risk Assessment Reporting

AML and Compliance Analyst

Skye Bank PLC

Feb 2012 - Apr 2019 (7 years 2 months)

Conducted EDD/CDD for high-risk clients, filed SARs within regulatory timelines, captured business requirements for projects, and monitored aging cases to ensure timely resolution.

EDD Case Management