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Sylvester Adegoke

@sylvesteradegoke

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Skilled compliance associate with expertise in risk assessment and audits.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and allows me to leverage my compliance expertise in a dynamic environment.

I am a compliance associate with a strong background in regulatory compliance and risk management. My experience includes implementing automated compliance monitoring systems and conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities. I excel in developing training programs that enhance employee understanding of regulatory requirements, significantly reducing compliance violations.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to collaborate cross-functionally with legal and operations teams, providing guidance on compliance-related matters. My role at Bank of America involved conducting internal investigations into compliance breaches, leading to successful resolutions. I am passionate about ensuring adherence to industry regulations and internal policies, and I thrive in environments that challenge my analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Associate – Compliance (Global Markets)

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Bank of America

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Assisted in implementing an automated compliance monitoring system, streamlining processes and reducing manual errors. Developed and delivered compliance training programs to enhance employee understanding of regulatory requirements. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implemented corrective measures.

Compliance Monitoring Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Training Development Due Diligence Gap Analysis Project Management

Police Officer (NYPD)

New York City Police Department

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Executed detailed debriefings of detained individuals, employing advanced interrogation techniques to gather critical intelligence. Rapidly responded to emergency situations, administering CPR and First Aid, and generating comprehensive incident reports. Facilitated community engagement programs, utilizing strategic outreach initiatives to enhance collaboration between law enforcement and the comm

Interrogation Incident Reports Community Engagement Crime Prevention Public Safety Interrogations

Analyst - Compliance (Sales and Marketing Fixed Income)

Bank of America

Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Performed periodic compliance reviews of business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing control measures. Assisted in delivering compliance training sessions to employees, promoting awareness of ethical business practices. Systematically analyzed, documented, and reported compliance issue findings, resulting in a 19% improvement in quarterly audit performance.

Control Implementation Compliance Data Analysis SharePoint Regulatory Reporting Quality Management

Junior Analyst - Compliance (Marketing)

Bloomingdales

Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 4 months)

Performed periodic compliance reviews of business processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing control measures. Developed and delivered compliance training sessions to employees, promoting awareness of ethical business practices. Conducted vendor risk assessments, evaluating compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.