Regina Onaiwu
@reginaonaiwu
Compliance analyst specializing in AML/KYC, GDPR support, and compliance operations across fintech and banking.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst with 7+ years' experience across fintech and banking, specializing in AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring and GDPR support. I have a proven record drafting and maintaining compliance policies, supporting regulatory audits, and integrating compliance into daily operations for remote, cross-border teams aligned with EU, UK and Nordic expectations.
I have hands-on experience with KYC/KYB platforms, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and investigations, and maintain strong documentation, risk awareness and operational discipline. Notable achievements include reviewing hundreds of onboarding applications, reducing false positives in transaction reviews, preparing accurate STRs, and supporting large-scale CDD efforts with consistent accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Compliance Analyst
Raenest Inc
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Perform end-to-end KYC/KYB reviews and transaction monitoring, draft and maintain AML/CTF and data protection policies, and support GDPR RoPA/DPIA activities to strengthen compliance controls across remote, cross-border teams.
Customer Support & Compliance Professional
Tranzfar Limited
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Reviewed 600+ onboarding applications and investigated 90+ flagged transactions monthly, reducing false positives by 20% and preparing STRs with 100% accuracy while resolving compliance-related escalations.
APCompliance Officer
Access Bank PLC
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Conducted CDD and EDD reviews with 98% accuracy, performed KYC for over 500,000 customers, and supported AML investigations and audits resulting in zero findings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUAmbrose Alli University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Accounting awarded by Ambrose Alli University, completed in 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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