Summary
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Work History
Education
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Personal Information
Trainings Courses Attended
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
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MICHAEL OLUWASEUN OYELAJA

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Summary

Dynamic Risk Assessment Specialist with a proven track record at Polaris Bank Limited, recognized for excellence in Fraud Investigations and Internal Control enhancement. Demonstrated expertise in Compliance auditing and cross-departmental collaboration, leading to significant policy and framework improvements. Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong leadership abilities drive efficiency and effectiveness within teams. Committed to advancing organizational integrity through strategic risk management initiatives. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEAD, IMPLEMENTATION UNIT [INTERNAL CONTROL GROUP]

POLARIS BANK LIMITED
01.2021 - Current
  • Review of Frameworks, Policies and Procedures etc
  • Internal Control Report Rendition for Management, Board, and Audit Committees
  • Control Assessment of Head Office departments
  • Internal Control Work-plan Implementation and Tracking User Administration
  • Coordination of activities across other departments of Internal Control Group
  • Review and Implementation of Internal/External/Regulatory Audits recommendations
  • Training and Development
  • Collaboration with other Assurance functions i.e Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Mgt etc

IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER [INTERNAL CONTROL GROUP]

POLARIS BANK LIMITED
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Fraud Investigation
  • Product and Process Reviews
  • Third Party and Other Financial Institution Confirmation Authorized Signatory Management
  • Risk Asset Review
  • Subsidiary Control

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SKYE BANK PLC
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Regulatory Enquiries
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Anti Money Laundering Activities: AML Status verification, Training, Correspondent Bank inquiries etc
  • Customer Risk Rating Program: Account Opening/KYC/Due Diligence Compliance Monitoring: PEP list review/update, Corporate Governance Rendition, Rule Book Monitoring

RESIDENT CONTROL OFFICER

SKYE BANK PLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • General Ledger Review
  • Transaction review Reconciliation
  • Credit review/Risk Asset Tracking and Monitoring
  • Branch Operations review [Cash operations, Transactions, Customer Service etc]
  • ATM review; Load to load, GL Review etc
  • Spot Check/Security sweeps

Education

Master’s in Business Administration - Finance Option

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY
Ogbomosho, Oyo-State
01.2014

B. Agric. - Agricultural Economics

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA
Abeokuta, Ogun State
01.2005

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - S. S. C. E.

COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOL
Ibadan, Oyo-State
01.1998

Skills

  • Information Security
  • Risk Assessment
  • Assessment of Internal Control Effectiveness
  • Quality assurance
  • Compliance Auditing
  • Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
  • Sanction Compliance Screening
  • Financial Reconciliation
  • Data Security Management
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/25/81
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Trainings Courses Attended

  • Internal Control Applications [SWIFT, I-Concept 4, MK Insight, Control Environment, NIBSS etc]
  • Compliance [AML & CFT [KPMG, SAS AML, Sanction Screening, CBN etc]
  • Cards & Payment Systems [Visa, NIBSS]
  • Banking Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Certification

Compliance Institute of Nigeria [Designate Compliance Professional-DCP]

Nigerian Institute of Management [NIM] Member

Six Sigma Project Management [White Belt]

Association of Certified Fraud Examiner [ACFE] Student Member

Other Certificate Courses attended; Cyber Security, ITIL, Cryptography, Phyton, Data Protection

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • Chess
  • Soccer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HEAD, IMPLEMENTATION UNIT [INTERNAL CONTROL GROUP]

POLARIS BANK LIMITED
01.2021 - Current

IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER [INTERNAL CONTROL GROUP]

POLARIS BANK LIMITED
01.2015 - 01.2021

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SKYE BANK PLC
01.2011 - 01.2015

RESIDENT CONTROL OFFICER

SKYE BANK PLC
01.2008 - 01.2011

Master’s in Business Administration - Finance Option

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY

B. Agric. - Agricultural Economics

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - S. S. C. E.

COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOL
MICHAEL OLUWASEUN OYELAJA