Olalekan Akinpelu
@olalekanakinpelu
I’m an AML/KYC/EDD/Fraud Analyst who protects customers by investigating risk, filing SARs, and improving compliance outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a result-oriented AML/KYC/EDD/Fraud Analyst with 5 years of experience in the financial industry. I specialize in enhanced due diligence, PEP screening, KYC, negative news screening, and ongoing transaction monitoring to support risk-based decisions.
In my current role, I review high-volume alerts to confirm true matches to suspected money laundering, fraud, and related threats. I document investigation findings, implement CIP and CAP processes, conduct detailed transaction investigations, and file SARs when risk can’t be mitigated.
Previously at Guidehouse, I analyzed large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies, then investigated fraud cases using tools like Looker, Zendesk, Unit21, Documentum, and Salesforce. I handled international and domestic transaction monitoring across wires, POS, ACH, and monetary instruments, consistently meeting productivity and quality benchmarks.
I bring strong investigation, risk management, and communication skills, and I’m comfortable working across multiple priorities with a compliance-first mindset. I also support continuous improvement by recommending software enhancements to strengthen fraud detection, prevention, and reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Reviewed high-volume alerts to determine true matches and identify suspicious behaviors, then documented findings to support risk-based resolution of escalated incidents. Performed CIP/CAP updates, conducted enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring, and filed SARs using customer risk scoring and third-party database research.
Analyzed large datasets and investigated international and domestic fraud and AML risk signals across wires and payments, producing clear written conclusions for management. Conducted enhanced due diligence, monitored customer transactions, and filed SARs when risk could not be mitigated while using investigation tools and reporting to stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Higher National Diploma, Business Administration
2007 -
Earned a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro in October 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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