A Compliance Specialist recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, conducting thorough compliance audits, and implementing risk management strategies. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking, ensuring adherence to regulations while supporting business objectives. Highly motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Tangerine General Insurance Limited
Lagos
01.2024 - Current
Developed, implemented, monitored and maintained a regulatory compliance program.
Performed research into specific areas of regulation and developed solutions that comply with legal standards while meeting business objectives.
Created systems for tracking changes in regulations, ensuring employees are aware of any updates or modifications.
Identified areas where existing policies need strengthening or updating to maintain ongoing compliance.
Responded to inquiries from external agencies regarding company's compliance efforts.
Prepared reports for management on the status of current compliance activities.
Conducted internal audits of processes and procedures to assess compliance with relevant regulations.
Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies for mitigating risk associated with non-compliance.
Maintained records of all communications concerning regulatory matters including emails, memos and letters.
Reviewed and updated corporate policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assisted in developing training programs for employees regarding regulatory changes and their implications for business practices.
Established working relationships with regulatory agencies.
Monitored regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations, communicating complex protocols and determining operational impacts.
Researched international sanctions lists in order to identify individuals or entities subject to restrictions.
Provided training on AML compliance issues to staff members.
Developed strategies for improving existing AML programs and processes.
Ensured compliance with applicable industry regulations pertaining to data protection.
Compliance Intern (NYSC)
Tangerine General Insurance Ltd
Lagos
09.2022 - 10.2023
Maintained an up-to-date list of current laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the organization's operations.
Monitored company operations to ensure adherence with relevant laws and regulations.
Assisted in the development of new compliance policies and procedures.
Ensured that all necessary documentation is maintained according to established guidelines.
Daily Filing of currency and foreign, suspicious transactions to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
Conducted regular contract spot checks to ensure maintenance of an up-to-date Contract Registers.
Customer Support Intern
Kuda Microfinance Bank
Lagos State
08.2020 - 12.2020
Created accounts for new customers in accordance with company policies.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Implemented changes based on feedback from customers regarding products or services.
Developed relationships with key stakeholders in the organization to ensure customer satisfaction goals were met.
Answered incoming customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Maintained daily records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.
Assisted customers with account maintenance tasks such as address changes, billing adjustments and payment processing..
Resolved customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media.
Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Excelled in exceeding daily credit card application goals.
Education
NYSC -
National Youth Service Corps
Lagos, Nigeria
10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Pan Atlantic University
Epe, Lagos
07-2022
High School Diploma -
Mary Wood Girls College
Ebute-Metta Lagos
07-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analysis
ALT School Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
Skills
Data analysis
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Customer engagement
Training development
Excel functions
Internal communications
Detail orientation
Basic computer proficiency
Affiliations
AML/CFT/PF Trainings- Leishton Academy
Data Protection and Privacy Training- Andersen Nigeria Limited
Anti-Money Laundering Workshop- NFIU
Counter Terrorism Financing Workshop- NFIU
Sensitization webinar on NRA and NFIU Typologies
Data Analysis Level 1 - app.entrylevel.net
Data Analysis 2, SQL - app. entrylevel.net
Web development with HTML, CSS, and JAVASCRIPT - edX.org
Jobberman soft skills trainings
Certification
I am a Designated Compliance Professional (DCP) of the Compliance Institute of Nigeria
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