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Motunrayo Eleruweere

@motunrayoeleruweere

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I’m a Chief Compliance Officer and legal practitioner specializing in AML/CFT and regulatory governance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I want to lead enterprise AML/CFT and regulatory compliance, strengthen controls through risk-based testing, and partner with regulators and the board to embed a strong compliance culture in a CBN-regulated environment.

I drive AML/CFT and regulatory compliance as a results-focused Chief Compliance Officer and qualified Legal Practitioner, with hands-on expertise aligned to CBN expectations for a designated compliance role in licensed microfinance banking. I bring deep capability across AML programme management, KYC/CDD frameworks, transaction monitoring, and regulatory engagement.

I hold the CAMS designation, alongside the Designated Compliance Professional (DCP) qualification from the Compliance Institute of Nigeria, and a Chartered Company Secretary designation. I use these credentials to strengthen compliance controls with disciplined policy development, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership profiling, and robust suspicious activity escalation.

In my current acting role at Moneyfield Microfinance Bank, I oversee KYC/CDD/EDD processes, supervise transaction monitoring and STR/CTR filing with the NFIU, implement sanctions screening programmes, and lead enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments. I also manage compliance monitoring, testing, internal reviews, and timely regulatory reporting to the CBN and other supervisory authorities.

Earlier, I supported compliance and governance across highly regulated environments—investment banking, asset management, and other regulated sectors—handling licensing and governance liaison work, board and shareholder resolutions, and high-value contract review and negotiation. I’m intentional about building a sustainable compliance culture through staff training, continuous improvement, and clear risk-based accountability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Acting Chief Compliance Officer

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Moneyfield Microfinance Bank

Apr 2026 - Present (2 months)

Provided strategic leadership for the bank’s AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework aligned to CBN regulations and FATF standards. Oversaw KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring and STR/CTR filing with NFIU, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, and compliance training to embed a strong compliance culture.

Transaction Monitoring Sanctions Screening Beneficial Ownership Profiling Compliance Training

Legal and Compliance Officer

Cordros Group

May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)

Monitored and reported high-risk transactions, including insider trading and unauthorised securities deals, ensuring regulatory compliance and market integrity through investigation and escalation. Managed AML/CFT compliance activities such as risk profiling, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD updates, policy development, and staff AML training.

AML CFT Sanction Screening Transaction Monitoring Regulatory Reporting Staff Training Contract Review

Legal and Compliance Specialist

Groupe Aldelia Limited

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Handled regulatory compliance across the group’s West Africa operations by monitoring evolving regulatory requirements and best practices across multiple jurisdictions. Supported contract/document triage and advised on tenders and business development to mitigate legal and compliance risk.

Regulatory Compliance Contract Triage Regulatory Filings Legal & Risk Management Multi Jurisdictional Compliance

Legal and Compliance Officer

ZMKC Limited

Aug 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Managed legal compliance requirements, including registration and licensing of the Lagos branch with relevant regulatory authorities. Delivered periodic compliance training, supported regulator stakeholder engagement, drafted and reviewed commercial contracts, and provided legal support for customer complaint handling and discipline matters.

Compliance Training Stakeholder Management Legal & Risk Management Complaint Handling

Legal Associate

Deji Sasegbon (SAN) & Co.

Jan 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Supported litigation matters including professional fee recovery for a deceased Senior Advocate, and an appeal involving negligence and breach of contract. Managed probate proceedings and contributed to actions enforcing shareholder rights in an international commercial bank.

Civil Litigation Support Contract Disputes Shareholder Rights Enforcement