Memouna Traore
@memounatraore
Head of Compliance and anti-financial crime expert integrating AI into AML programs.
Hong KongWhat I'm looking for
I am a compliance leader and anti-financial crime expert with extensive experience building and running AML/KYC/CFT programs for regulated financial institutions, including Hong Kong SFC-licensed firms. I have led compliance functions end-to-end, acted as MLRO, liaised with regulators, and integrated AI-driven approaches into compliance operations.
I founded a compliance advisory focused on AI and financial crime, authored work on AI risks, and have a background in legal and regulatory roles across major banks and public prosecution. I emphasize strategic program design, transaction monitoring, SAR reporting, regulatory engagement, and building strong compliance culture and policy frameworks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Anti-Financial Crime Expert
Oshun Advisory Limited
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Founded advisory firm advising financial institutions on AML, KYC and CFT compliance with a focus on integrating AI into detection and prevention strategies.
Head of Compliance & MLRO
AM Squared Limited
Dec 2019 - Aug 2024 (4 years 8 months)
Built and led the full compliance program for a Hong Kong SFC-licensed asset manager, overseeing AML/KYC, regulatory reporting, trade surveillance and liaison with regulators.
AML/KYC Compliance Officer
Credit Suisse Private Banking
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019 (7 months)
Served as primary point of contact for AML/CFT/KYC matters, conducted transaction monitoring and investigations and validated KYC reviews for over 220 HNW clients.
Transaction Monitoring and SARs Officer
BNP Paribas Retail
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 (2 months)
Conducted transaction monitoring and investigations and prepared detailed suspicious activity reports to support regulatory compliance and reporting.
KYC Analyst
Société Générale
May 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Performed end-to-end KYC reviews for high-risk clients including PEPs and supported internal training and compliance culture development.
Legal Advisor
S. Arena Corporation
Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 7 months)
Managed legal and administrative processes for company setup and operations, providing corporate legal support and compliance guidance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers)
AMF Certification, Financial Markets Regulation
Ongoing certification with the French Financial Markets Authority focused on market regulation and compliance.
ASACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists)
CAMS - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering
2016 - 2016
Completed the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification focusing on AML best practices and investigations.
Paris Lawyers' School (École de Formation du Barreau de Paris)
CAPA - French Lawyer Professional Certification, Law
2013 - 2014
Grade: Graduated with honors
Completed the CAPA professional training for French lawyers and graduated with honors.
PCParis Créteil University (Université Paris-Est Créteil)
Advanced Master’s Degree, Criminal Business Law
2011 - 2012
Grade: Graduated with honors
Completed an Advanced Master’s Degree in Criminal Business Law and graduated with honors.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Hong KongAuthorized to work in
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