Lucky David Izekor

Experience

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  First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2022

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct in-depth reviews of suspicious transactions and activities, resulting in a 20% increase in the detection of potential financial crimes.• Utilised advanced data analysis techniques, including statistical modelling and machine learning, that enhanced fraud detection algorithms, leading to a 15% reduction in false positives.• Investigated complex money laundering, fraud, and financial misconduct cases, producing comprehensive reports and providing critical insights for law enforcement and regulatory bodies.• Conducted periodic reviews of high-risk customer accounts, identifying and reporting potential compliance breaches and ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.• Developed and delivered training sessions that educated front-line staff on recognising and reporting red-flag activities, contributing to a 25% improvement in overall staff awareness.• Collaborated with the IT department to implement innovative technologies, such as blockchain analysis tools, to strengthen the bank's ability to track and trace suspicious transactions.• Participated in regulatory audits and examinations, providing accurate and well-organised documentation that demonstrated the effectiveness of the transaction monitoring program. Show less • Conducted thorough reviews of financial transactions and accounts that identified and investigated potential instances of fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities.• Collaborated closely with the compliance team to develop and implement effective transaction (or CFT) monitoring strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.• Liaised with team members to enhance transaction-monitoring protocols, resulting in a 30% reduction in false positives and a more streamlined investigative process.• Generated detailed reports and documentation of suspicious activities, including comprehensive analysis and evidence gathering, that bolstered the firm's decision-making process and regulatory reporting.• Prepared and submitted more than 50 accurate and well-documented Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) monthly, ensuring timely reporting to relevant authorities.• Implemented data-driven approaches, leading to a 20% increase in early detection of suspicious activities, bolstering the company's risk mitigation efforts. Show less • Developed and implemented a streamlined KYC onboarding strategy, resulting in a 10% reduction in onboarding time and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction.• Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Support teams to ensure seamless integration of client needs, leading to 10% higher retention rates among onboarded clients.• Improved internal processes by introducing a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in a 20% faster ramp-up and increased team efficiency.• Conducted regular performance assessments, resulting in a 5% improvement in individual team member KPIs and an 8% decrease in errors.• Updated and optimised the company's CRM system, leading to a 10% improvement in data accuracy and 5% faster access to client information.• Successfully managed a portfolio of key enterprise clients, achieving 10% upsell and cross-sell growth within the first year of onboarding.• Collaborated with Marketing to create onboarding-related content, leading to a 5% increase in self-service onboarding adoption and reduced workload on the team. Show less

  • Financial Crime Analyst

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Transaction Monitoring Analyst

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Lead Customer Onboarding Specialist (KYC)

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
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  RKY Consulting Services Ltd.

  Jan 2023 - now

  KYC | AML Analyst

  • Conduct thorough customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk clients, ensuring 100% compliance with UK regulations and reducing potential risk exposure to <8%.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate compliance gaps, leading to a 10% increase in overall compliance score within two months of employment.• Manage a portfolio of 10 accounts, ensuring all clientele’s KYC documentation renewals are completed on time and achieving a 20% reduction in documentation backlog.• Liaise with other team members in implementing new AML software, reducing the time required for customer identification by 10% and streamlining the onboarding process.• Investigate and escalate several suspicious transactions, resulting in a 75% successful SAR filings rate and contributing to the prevention of potential financial crimes.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving AML regulations, ensuring 10% alignment with the latest industry standards through continuous learning and adaptation. Show less