SAMIRA BELLO
Junior AML/CFT Analyst
Abuja
Summary
Financial Investigator with 5+ years of law enforcement experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial investigations with 4 years in intelligence analysis. Excellent written skills to explain complex financial transactions clearly and concisely. Brings extensive knowledge of commercial databases and other financial investigative techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intelligence Analyst
NFIU (Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit)
4 2019 - Current
- Developed robust case management practices, increasing the overall effectiveness of AML investigations.
- Evaluated transaction patterns and customer profiles to identify potential money laundering trends and typologies.
- Conducted comprehensive AML investigations, resulting in the identification of suspicious activity and timely submission of SARs.
- Promoted a culture of compliance within the organization through targeted training programs and employee awareness campaigns.
- Improved interdepartmental communication by facilitating regular meetings between compliance, operations, and IT teams.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the AML Investigations team by sharing best practices and lessons learned from completed cases.
- Spearheaded initiatives to strengthen relationships with law enforcement agencies for better information sharing on potential threats.
- Actively participated in industry conferences and training sessions to maintain expertise in current AML trends and regulations.
- Supported senior management by creating reports that highlighted key metrics related to AML program performance.
- Provided valuable input during policy reviews, contributing to the enhancement of AML program guidelines.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
- Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
- Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.
- Studied economic information and read historical data to evaluate soundness of operational practices against business framework.
Intern
AMCON Partnership- Enforcement (NYSC Service Year) Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
2018.02 - 2018.10
- Restructure Obligors indebtedness for funds repayment
- Supervise and provide support for debt recovery agents
- Ensure reimbursement for expenses incurred by the debt recovery agents in the course of their recovery activities.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
Intern
Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority
2016.01 - 2016.04
- Exposure to management of bonds and engagement with third parties to ensure its effective management, enhanced organization and people management skills
- Managed the different portfolios and ensured that the invested party needs were met efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Supported the preparation of comprehensive reports for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of key insights and recommendations.
- Managed a diverse set of projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines, increasing overall efficiency within the team.
- Assisted senior analysts in preparing pitch books for potential investors highlighting significant points related to new deals.
- Monitored market developments daily, providing timely updates to the investment team for agile portfolio adjustments.
- Conducted industry-specific research, enabling the team to identify emerging trends and potential investment opportunities.
- Assisted with risk assessment and mitigation efforts, strengthening overall portfolio resilience against market volatility.
- Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to investors.
Intern
FDO Consultants, Accounting Department
2013.01 - 2013.03
- Was entrusted with managing the companies’ balance sheets and ensuring they were accurately calculated.
- Ensured accurate bookkeeping by reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies on a regular basis.
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Managed expense tracking system to monitor company spending patterns, providing critical data for budget analysis purposes.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings by comparing actual expenses against budgeted amounts and recommending adjustments to spending where necessary.
- Developed a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial documents and reports produced during the internship.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Education
MSc Accounting and Finance FT -
Queen Mary, University of London
London, UKBachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey 2001.04 - 2015.04
International Foundation Certificate - Business, Economics, Law & Politics
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey 2001.04 - 2012.04
IGCSE -
Grange School
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), developing interactive presentations, data charts, spreadsheets, and documents
Accounts reconciliation
Accounting Principles
Financial Risk Assessment
Income Statement Analysis
Variance Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Customer Due Diligence
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Anti-Money Laundering regulations
Problem-Solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Positions Of Responsibility
- Course Representative, Queen Mary University of London, 2016, 2017, I sought the issues/opinions from fellow students in advance of SSLC (Student-Staff Liaison Committees) meetings, raised course-related group issues with relevant teaching or support staff as they aroused and provided feedback to course mates following SSLC meetings, Further developed transferable skills such as leadership, self-management, negotiation, teamwork, and communication
- Student Ambassador and Representative, University of Surrey International Student Centre, 2011, 2015, Guildford, United Kingdom, Effective communication practiced by presenting a large audience of ISC students on a wide range of topics, Effectively consulting and dealing with student and stakeholders of the university, by acting as the mediator to ensure all issues were resolved
- Volunteer, Vitalise Centre, Netley Waterside House, 2009, 2010, Southampton, I worked as part of a dedicated team in the delivery of respite care and associated services for individuals living with physical disabilities and their careers, Developed skills to deal with different issues presented at hand immediately and effectively
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/18/1994
Languages
Fluent English reading and writing skills
Timeline
Intern
AMCON Partnership- Enforcement (NYSC Service Year) Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
2018.02 - 2018.10
Intern
Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority
2016.01 - 2016.04
Intern
FDO Consultants, Accounting Department
2013.01 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Surrey
2001.04 - 2015.04
International Foundation Certificate - Business, Economics, Law & Politics
University of Surrey
2001.04 - 2012.04
Intelligence Analyst
NFIU (Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit)
4 2019 - Current
MSc Accounting and Finance FT -
Queen Mary, University of London
IGCSE -
Grange School
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