OLUWATIMILEYIN AKINBODE

Managed a queue of transaction monitoring alerts across six African jurisdictions, conducting detailed investigations into potentially suspicious financial activity to mitigate risk.

Analyzed customer profiles and transaction patterns to proactively identify anomalies and emerging typologies of money laundering and fraud, enhancing detection capabilities.

Collaborated with Product and Engineering teams to enhance transaction monitoring systems, improving alert quality and reducing false positives by 15%.

Prepared and submitted Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and regulatory filings in line with FIU and AML regulatory requirements, ensuring 100% compliance.

Conducted periodic AML/CFT risk assessments and delivered training to agents and internal teams on AML typologies, escalation procedures, and control enhancements, strengthening overall compliance posture.

Performed compliance oversight and led AML investigations for both entities, ensuring stringent adherence to NDIC, CBN, and EFCC guidelines, minimizing regulatory infractions.

Conducted corporate searches and background checks via CAC, PSC, and Lands Registries to identify beneficial ownership and mitigate financial crime exposure by 20%.

Reviewed internal policies and developed robust governance frameworks, strengthening internal controls and transaction monitoring procedures to enhance operational integrity.

Prepared comprehensive compliance reports and advised leadership on critical regulatory risks, including AML audit findings and remediation measures, informing strategic decisions.

Drafted and negotiated complex contracts, ensuring full alignment with anti-bribery and financial compliance obligations, protecting organizational interests.

Supported AML/CFT audits and drafted client-specific AML policies and compliance manuals, enhancing client regulatory adherence and operational frameworks.

Conducted comparative analyses of global AML and data protection frameworks, aligning client practices with international standards and best practices.

Drafted and reviewed high-risk financial contracts, EPC agreements, and governance policies for clients across multiple sectors, mitigating legal and financial risks.

Liaised effectively with regulators (CBN, NDPB, NCC) to resolve client compliance issues and prepare meticulous documentation for regulatory filings, ensuring seamless operations.

Organized and delivered training sessions on AML/CFT, data protection, and anti-fraud compliance for financial institutions and startups, enhancing industry knowledge and best practices.

Conducted thorough compliance reviews and prepared essential board documentation, ensuring full alignment with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020) requirements.

Monitored corporate filings for irregularities and successfully resolved governance and shareholding structure compliance issues with CAC, preventing potential penalties.

Drafted comprehensive reports and recommendations for clients on internal control and regulatory compliance improvements, facilitating enhanced operational integrity.

Conducted in-depth research on financial regulations, sanctions, and anti-money laundering compliance, providing crucial insights for legal advisory.

Supported the meticulous preparation of legal opinions and filings for client transactions and trademark registrations, contributing to successful outcomes.

Assisted in identifying and reporting compliance risks through data-driven research, enabling proactive mitigation strategies.