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Olumide ADEYEMI

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

An enthusiastic and dynamic professional dedicated to preventing and disrupting financial crime, I am committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals and driven to achieve positive outcomes for customers.


With a degree in accounting and certifications as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a registered member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), I'm known for adaptability, creativity and a results-oriented mindset.


I bring a wealth of expertise and experience that spans AML and KYC, Fraud, IT Audit, software implementation and support and retail banking.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Intelligence: AML/KYC and Fraud

Bank Australia
01.2017 - Current
  • Investigation of AML/CTF alerts and cases in line with agreed standards and procedures, quality standards and timelines
  • Regulatory reporting of suspicious customer AML/CTF activity in line with country-specific requirements
  • Customer contact –where necessary, including issuing ‘Requests for Information’
  • Undertaking Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) in line with country-specific requirements
  • Clear and concise documentation of investigation processes and evidence based decision-making
  • Application of relevant processes to complex investigations and risk typologies
  • Review the performance of transaction monitoring rules configured in the transaction monitoring system and provision of feedback and insight on their performance
  • Perform and complete investigations and make recommendations to off-board (exit) customers where required, providing sufficient rationale for the decision
  • Support Team Lead and Managers to execute daily management activities as required
  • Assess, recommend and/or implement customer risk management controls, including customer risk rating and exit
  • Provide subject matter expertise across AML/CTF policies and procedures and a broad range of risk typologies
  • Perform and complete investigations and make recommendations to maintain relationships for high-risk customers identified through World Check name matching, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEP’s) and Persons of Interest (POI)
  • Liaise with law enforcement/statutory officers and agencies, including the Police, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and other financial institutions
  • Collaboratively liaise with the bank’s third-party suppliers (CUSCAL, FraudWatch) as required
  • Effectively monitor Visa card and NPP fraud detection alerts and reports with a view to detecting fraud, prevent attempted fraud and recover and/or return fraudulently obtained funds
  • This involves detecting, analyzing, and confirming suspect card and NPP transactions, and scam fraud and taking appropriate steps to minimise loss, as well as recovering fraudulently obtained funds through the appropriate methods
  • Perform and complete reviews on potential cheque fraud cases
  • Perform and complete reviews of new and existing accounts for potential ID takeover and mule behaviour
  • Processing EFT and Visa transaction disputes as required
  • Liaising with law enforcement agents, government agencies and other financial institutions
  • Provide training and assistance to team members where required, to ensure fraud monitoring (and management) practices are adhered to
  • Attend team meetings and trainings as required, providing feedback and input on current trends, risks, and fraud mitigation
  • Maintain a thorough working-knowledge of day-to-day activities within the department, to enable the assistance of other members of the team in the event of increased workload and/or staff absences
  • Ensure the protection of the Bank Australia brand by investigating and taking down phishing attack sites, rogue mobile banking apps and websites as identified by FraudWatch
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

AML Performance & Analytics

Bank Australia
10.2023 - 02.2024

Team representative in the AML transformation/uplift project

- I worked with Bank Australia's external consultants and the software vendor in the deployment of the new AML software (Napier). I was responsible for ensuring the new software performed its primary functions of transaction monitoring, client screening and customer risk assessment correctly.

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  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Team Lead, IT Audit

Skye Bank PLC
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Investigated reported cases of fraud across the bank’s e-banking channels (ATM, Internet Banking and POS)
  • Monitored and completed the reconciliation of System GL accounts
  • Performed revenue/income assurance reviews with the use of ACL data analysis software and SQL client applications
  • Planned and managed the delivery of IT audit/assurance assignments covering IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Governance, IT risk assessments, IT function assessments and Review of Operating Systems and Relational Database Management Systems
  • Provided support for members of the financial and operational audit teams in identifying and evaluating the relevant IT risks and the associated applications and determining their impact to the audit and financial reporting
  • Provided feedback and coaching to colleagues to help promote a performance and development culture
  • Served as the Internal Audit Group’s ISO Champion during the bank’s integrated implementation of ISO 27001, 22301 and 20000 and was responsible for promoting the new Enterprise culture among members of the Internal Audit Group as it related to the standards being implemented
  • Developed the Audit department’s IT Audit program and process documents, laying the foundation for coordinated risk-based audits of IT/Systems audits within the bank
  • Successfully conducted pre-ISO certification audits for ISO 27001, 22301 and 20000 and promoted the new Enterprise culture among members of the Internal Audit Group

Team Lead, IT Audit

Mainstreet Bank Limited
01.2014 - 12.2015

Team Member, IT Audit

Bank PHB/Keystone Bank Limited
01.2008 - 12.2014
  • Investigated reported cases of fraud across the bank’s e-banking channels (ATM, Internet Banking and POS)
  • Monitored and completed the reconciliation of System GL accounts
  • Performed revenue/income assurance reviews with the use of ACL data analysis software and SQL client applications
  • Planned and managed the delivery of IT audit/assurance assignments covering IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Governance, IT risk assessments, IT function assessments and Review of Operating Systems and Relational Database Management Systems
  • Provided support for members of the financial and operational audit teams in identifying and evaluating the relevant IT risks and the associated applications and determining their impact to the audit and financial reporting
  • Provided feedback and coaching to colleagues to help promote a performance and development culture
  • Served as the Internal Audit Group’s ISO Champion during the bank’s integrated implementation of ISO 27001, 22301 and 20000 and was responsible for promoting the new Enterprise culture among members of the Internal Audit Group as it related to the standards being implemented

Head, Settlement Card Services

CHAMS Nigeria PLC
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Management of card transaction settlement matters relating to the Company’s flagship product - CHAMS Access Service Terminal

Consultant

Computer Systems Associates (CSA) Nig. Limited/Neptune Software
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Implemented and provided end-user support for the Equinox and Orbit Banking Systems as a member of the System Implementation and User Support Unit

Branch Operations Staff

Universal Trust Bank PLC/Union Bank Plc
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Relief Branch Operations Manager
  • Cash Officer
  • Customer Service and Funds Transfer Officer
  • Developed monthly branch performance reporting template and vault movement register using MS Excel
  • The Branch performance reporting template was eventually adopted by the Head Office

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting

University of Lagos

Skills

  • Identification of AML/CTF risk patterns
  • Investigative research
  • Data and case analysis proficiency
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Strategic risk evaluation
  • Effective written communication
  • Strong oral presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making
  • Self-directed work
  • Team work and collaboration
  • Flexibility (a quick learner) in changing environments

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the implementation Napier anti-money laundering software.
  • Achieved the successful migration of transaction monitoring and client screening rules from the old AML software through effectively helping with user acceptance tests.
  • Achieved xxxxxx by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Training

  • 2022, Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, ACAMS
  • 2014, ISO Integrated Management System (IMS) Lead Auditor Training, DAS Certification – United Kingdom (UK)
  • 2014, ACL certified foundation and advanced training on concepts, practices and scripting techniques in the use of ACL data analytics software, CQS Technology Holdings (Pty) Ltd – South Africa
  • 2013, Management of operational risks related to electronic payments, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC
  • 2012, Electronic payment fraud detection and prevention techniques, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC
  • 2008, General IT Controls Training, Rhythex Consulting Limited

Career Overview

I am enthusiastic about preventing and disrupting financial crime and committed to delivering positive outcomes for customers. I am a degree qualified Accountant, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a registered member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) with experience in Retail Banking Operations, Software Implementation & Support, IT Audit, Fraud, AML & KYC.

Certification

  • Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialist - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) - 2022.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

AML Performance & Analytics

Bank Australia
10.2023 - 02.2024

Financial Intelligence: AML/KYC and Fraud

Bank Australia
01.2017 - Current

Team Lead, IT Audit

Skye Bank PLC
01.2015 - 12.2016

Team Lead, IT Audit

Mainstreet Bank Limited
01.2014 - 12.2015

Team Member, IT Audit

Bank PHB/Keystone Bank Limited
01.2008 - 12.2014

Head, Settlement Card Services

CHAMS Nigeria PLC
01.2007 - 12.2008

Consultant

Computer Systems Associates (CSA) Nig. Limited/Neptune Software
01.2004 - 12.2007

Branch Operations Staff

Universal Trust Bank PLC/Union Bank Plc
01.2000 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting

University of Lagos
Olumide ADEYEMI