GLADYS OKPE
Lagos
Summary
Knowledgeable Transaction Monitoring and Fraud Analyst proficient in investigating theft, forgery, and various types of fraud. Adept in adhering to institutional policies and regulatory standards. Analytical and detail-oriented in identifying and tracing fraudulent activities. Reliable and dependable with strong problem-solving and task prioritization skills to drive team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fraud Analyst/Transaction Monitoring Analyst
SmartCash Payment Service Bank
Lagos
11.2023 - Current
- Identified fraudulent transactions by reviewing information across multiple systems and outside sources
- Monitoring transactions and account activity to identify and investigate irregular patterns that may indicate fraudulent activity
- Utilizing fraud detection software and analytical tools to screen and analyze data for signs of fraud
- Conducting thorough investigations of suspected fraud cases, compiling evidence and documenting findings
Fraud Analyst
FairMoney Microfinance Bank
Lagos
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted customer service representatives by providing guidance on handling suspected cases of fraud
- Recognize patterns of fraud and suggest new methods of detection, mitigation, and prevention
- Documented all investigative findings in a clear, concise manner for senior management review.
- Recommend new software tools used for fraud detection, prevention and reporting activities
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
First Bank Nigeria Ltd
Lagos
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance knowledge of AML/CFT best practices
- Accurately document rationale for case closure or escalation as appropriate
- Review transaction monitoring alerts in line with prescribed procedures
- Investigate the individual alerts to determine if there is a potential suspicious transaction involved
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science; Second Class Upp (CGPA: 3.78/5)
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State10.2018
Skills
- Fraud prevention and identification
- Effective Communication
- Transaction review and monitoring
- Research skills
- Problem Solving
- AML Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Report Preparation and writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- FY 2022 Bank wide Compliance (Aml/Cft) (08/2022) Training For Head Office Department-ISOD, IT-Operation Risk Mgt.
- The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (07/2022)-Annual Ethics & Compliance Certification Programme
- Website Hacking Techniques (06/2022)-(Code red EC-Council)
- Power BI – Data Analytics (06/2022)-Essentials With Power BI (Udemy)
- Python Programming (06/2022)-Tutorial For The Absolute Beginner + Code (Udemy)
- Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (06/2022)-Red Flags / Detecting and Reporting Money Laundering
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) (05/2022)
- Introduction to Financial Crimes & Prevention (04/2022)-Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fraud Analyst/Transaction Monitoring Analyst
SmartCash Payment Service Bank
11.2023 - Current
Fraud Analyst
FairMoney Microfinance Bank
09.2022 - 08.2023
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
First Bank Nigeria Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science; Second Class Upp (CGPA: 3.78/5)
University of Calabar
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