Adedolapo Ayoola
Compliance Professional
Lagos
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Financial Crime Compliance Specialist with over 10 years of progressive experience across banking and fintech environments. Expert in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), due diligence, and regulatory compliance frameworks. Proven leadership in building compliance infrastructure from the ground up, spearheading fraud investigations, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Certified CAMS professional with strong analytical acumen, stakeholder engagement skills, and a reputation for safeguarding institutions from financial crime risks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head, Compliance Group
Lenco Technologies
10.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented end-to-end compliance framework for a Y Combinator-backed fintech.
- Onboarded clients through robust AML/KYC checks and risk assessments.
- Developed and maintained KYC profiles for diverse entities; conducted periodic reviews.
- Acted as MLRO, filing STRs/SARs, managing regulatory reporting, and overseeing AML monitoring systems.
- Led investigations into fraud and audit-related anomalies, ensuring timely resolution.
- Conducted compliance training, updated policies, and monitored local/international regulatory trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including sales, tech, and operations to embed compliance into product lifecycles.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Compliance Officer
ProvidusBank Limited
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Conducted comprehensive KYC and due diligence on corporate and high-risk clients.
- Reviewed transaction activity, escalated red flags, and filed suspicious activity reports.
- Monitored financial crime risks and regulatory changes affecting banking operations.
- Worked closely with business teams and regulators to ensure seamless audit and examination readiness.
- Acted as a trusted advisor on AML/CFT compliance matters, developing internal controls and process improvements.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to increase employee awareness of compliance requirements and expectations.
- Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
Relationship Manager
ProvidusBank Limited
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw client relationship development, retention, and account management.
- Cross-sold banking products, conducted client profiling, and managed revenue pipelines.
- Supported sales strategy execution and pipeline management for retail/commercial banking.
Relationship Manager
United Mortgage Limited
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Led marketing initiatives to grow customer base by 26%.
- Directed a 7-member team to execute multi-channel campaigns and deliver growth targets.
Relationship Officer
Sterling Bank
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Supported marketing campaigns and business development for retail banking products.
Research Assistant / Intern
Ministry of Agriculture
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Supported policy research and administrative duties during NYSC service.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2019 - 11.2021
PGD - Customer Relationship Management
Institute of CRM
B.Tech - Agronomy
LAUTECH
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) -
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Spe
04.2025 - 04.2025
Skills
- Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) & AML/CFT
- KYC / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Transaction Monitoring & SAR Filing
- Regulatory Frameworks & Risk Assessment
- Compliance Audits & Internal Controls
- MLRO Responsibilities & Policy Development
- Fintech Product Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- AML Tools
- CRM Platforms
- Transaction Monitoring Systems
- Regulatory Portals
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Volunteer Leadership
- Acting Chairman, YMCA of Lagos, 2019–2022
- Treasurer, Rotary Club of Ewutuntun, District 9110, 2020–2021
- President, Youth Council, YMCA Lagos, 2016–2018
- Treasurer, Rotaract Club of Gbagada, 2016–2017
- Music Director, NYSC Band, Nasarawa State, 2013
- Rector, Hi-Y School Program, YMCA Lagos, 2019–Present
Timeline
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) -
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Spe
04.2025 - 04.2025
Head, Compliance Group
Lenco Technologies
10.2022 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2019 - 11.2021
Compliance Officer
ProvidusBank Limited
01.2018 - 10.2022
Relationship Manager
ProvidusBank Limited
01.2016 - 12.2017
Relationship Manager
United Mortgage Limited
10.2014 - 12.2015
Relationship Officer
Sterling Bank
06.2014 - 09.2014
Research Assistant / Intern
Ministry of Agriculture
02.2013 - 03.2014
B.Tech - Agronomy
LAUTECH
PGD - Customer Relationship Management
Institute of CRM
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