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Tolu Akintimehin

@toluakintimehin

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Detail-oriented compliance and legal professional with 7+ years of experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my compliance expertise in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and contribution to impactful financial services.

I am a compliance and legal professional with over 7 years of experience specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and financial crime investigations. My career has spanned various sectors, including fintech, legal, and regulatory environments, where I have honed my skills in detecting red flags, clearing sanctions alerts, and managing customer due diligence reviews for high-risk clients.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong working knowledge of global AML/CFT requirements and have successfully delivered results in fast-paced, cross-functional, and high-risk environments. My recent role as a Paralegal at Wilkie Law Office involved conducting detailed reviews of client financial histories and supporting compliance reviews for high-risk clients, ensuring alignment with local and cross-border regulations. I am eager to apply my expertise to protect LemFi’s global ecosystem and immigrant-focused financial services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Paralegal

Current

Wilkie Law Office

Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)

Conducted detailed reviews of client financial histories, identifying potential legal red flags and discrepancies. Supported compliance reviews for high-risk clients, ensuring alignment with local and cross-border regulations. Liaised with legal counsel and institutions during case preparation involving financial fraud and misconduct.

Financial Reviews Compliance

Paralegal

A.R.E Law LLP

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)

Led KYC and EDD assessments for business clients in high-risk sectors, reviewing financial documents for suspicious patterns. Conducted adverse media, PEP, and sanctions screenings to flag and escalate at-risk accounts. Participated in SOP development for due diligence and client onboarding workflows.

KYC EDD Adverse Media Screening SOP Development Due Diligence Onboarding

Legal Associate

Lawbay Solicitors

Jan 2004 - Dec 2020 (16 years 11 months)

Managed litigation and advisory services related to financial crime, including fraud, asset concealment, and money laundering. Gained insight into illicit financial schemes and assisted in developing strategies to dismantle them. Supported clients with regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and monitored evolving AML trends.

Advisory Fraud Investigation Asset Concealment Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CDI College of Business

Paralegal Diploma, Paralegal Studies

Obtained a Paralegal Diploma from CDI College of Business. This program provided foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in legal support and compliance.

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law

Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. This comprehensive legal education provided a strong foundation in various aspects of law, including financial regulations and compliance.

Nigerian Law School

Barrister-at-Law (B.L.), Law

Attained the Barrister-at-Law qualification from the Nigerian Law School, Bwari. This professional training prepared for legal practice, focusing on practical application of legal principles and courtroom procedures.