Nelson Akolonye
Tallinn
Summary
Financial Crime Investigator with experience in implementing robust anti-money laundering (AML) measures and conducting thorough investigations to safeguard financial integrity. Adept at transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD processes, fraud detection, and utilizing advanced technologies, including blockchain analysis and AI-driven tools, to identify and mitigate financial crimes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Skilled in producing accurate and timely Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and maintaining a high closure rate for investigations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Banking Operations Investigator
MONESE
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Implement Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures, preventing and detecting potential risks through systematic analysis, resulting in 25% improvement in risk management
- Verify the identity of customers and businesses through Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes, maintaining 100% compliance with regulatory requirements
- Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers and transactions, providing assessments and recommendations to fortify defenses against potential threats, and mitigating risk by 65%
- Foster collaboration with relevant teams, implementing effective fraud prevention measures that enhance overall security and reduce financial fraud incidents by 30%.
Financial Crimes Investigator
MONESE
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Conduct periodic internal account and customer reviews, identifying potential indicators of suspicious activities, and reducing financial risks by 12%
- Review flagged transactions and compile detailed reports showcasing potential suspicious activities, resulting in a 45% increase in efficient and prompt risk identification
- Document investigative findings with precision and clarity, compiling detailed reports for regulatory compliance references and internal decision-making, leading to 95% accurate documentation
- Implement procedures and reports for Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR), National Crime Agency (NCA), and CIFAS investigations, improving consistency across projects by 25%.
Customer Support Specialist/KYC Analyst
PROBIT GLOBAL
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded to customer inquiries via various channels such as email, live chat, and phone, achieving a 95% adherence to high standards of customer service
- Educated customers on intricate cryptocurrency concepts by conducting training sessions, which led to a 30% increase in user knowledge of cryptocurrency concepts
- Conducted Know Your Custome (KYC) verification for 1000+ users, emphasizing compliance with regulatory requirements like anti-money laundering (AML) procedures.
Onboarding/AML Specialist
XOLO OU
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Implemented streamlined processes for client onboarding, facilitating swift access to services by 40%
- Conducted thorough reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance, resulting in an impressive 98% compliance rate for onboarded clients
- Introduced automation tools, resulting in a 30% reduction in the execution of administrative tasks and creating more time for in-person client interactions.
Customer Support Specialist
SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES/SCANDANAVIAN AIRLINES
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivered prompt and precise information to passengers on matters such as flight schedules, bookings, cancellations, baggage policies, and other travel-related inquiries
- Guaranteed service excellence by adhering to established quality standards and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Managed 80+ calls daily, maintaining an accuracy rate of 98% while consistently providing accurate information.
Education
Certification in Foundations of Project Management -
Coursera
N/A12.2023
Certificate of Achievement in Professional Project Management and Business Analysis -
Cedar Pro
N/A08.2023
Master of Science - Information Technology
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Euroakadeemia University
Tallinn, Estonia09.2018
Skills
- Transaction Monitoring System
- Risk Management
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Blockchain Analysis
- Communication Surveillance
- NCA
- CIFAS Reporting
- Amadeus/Eddiss
- Risk Scoring Models
- Data Analysis
- Data Mining
- KYC/CDD Solutions
- Open-source intelligence
- Regulatory Reporting
- Data Visualization
- Case Management System
- SEC Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- SAR
- Product Management
- Quality Control/Assurance
- Data Communications
- Investigation Techniques
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Timely SAR Reporting: Streamlined the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process, meeting or exceeding regulatory deadlines, and improving compliance and reporting efficiency by 45%.
- Fraud Prevention Measures: Successfully implemented advanced fraud prevention measures and technologies, decreasing fraud attempts by 15% and minimizing potential financial losses.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Developed and implemented proactive risk mitigation strategies, leading to a % reduction in risk exposure to financial crimes within the organization.
- Efficient Case Management: Introduced case management processes, leading to 15% reduction case resolution time and improving overall efficiency.
Personal Information
Title: Financial Crime Investigator (AML)
References
Available on request
Timeline
Banking Operations Investigator
MONESE
04.2023 - 04.2024
Financial Crimes Investigator
MONESE
08.2021 - 04.2023
Customer Support Specialist/KYC Analyst
PROBIT GLOBAL
03.2021 - 08.2022
Onboarding/AML Specialist
XOLO OU
12.2019 - 02.2021
Customer Support Specialist
SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES/SCANDANAVIAN AIRLINES
08.2017 - 11.2019
Certification in Foundations of Project Management -
Coursera
Certificate of Achievement in Professional Project Management and Business Analysis -
Cedar Pro
Master of Science - Information Technology
Robert Gordon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Euroakadeemia University
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