Israel Ajao
About Israel Ajao
Israel Ajao is an AML Analyst at CIBC's Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering Group in Toronto, Canada, with over 11 years of experience in banking operations, commercial credit, loans management, international trade operations, AML, and reconciliation.
Current Role at CIBC
Israel Ajao currently serves as an AML Analyst in the Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering Group at CIBC. He has been in this role since April 2019, contributing to the team's objective of preventing and detecting money laundering activities. His responsibilities include analyzing financial transactions, identifying suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. Israel operates from the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, where he leverages his expertise to enhance the anti-money laundering frameworks at CIBC.
Previous Experience at FirstBank Nigeria
Before joining CIBC, Israel Ajao accumulated significant experience at FirstBank Nigeria. He worked in various roles, such as Manager of Foreign Loans and Payments from 2016 to 2018, Senior Analyst in AML & Reconciliations from 2014 to 2016, and Senior Analyst in Loans Operations from 2010 to 2014. Through these roles, he gained comprehensive insights into banking operations, commercial credit, loans management, AML compliance, and reconciliation.
Role at First City Monument Bank Limited
Israel Ajao worked as an International Trade Specialist at First City Monument Bank Limited from 2008 to 2010. In this capacity, he dealt with international trade operations, ensuring that all transactions complied with relevant regulations and frameworks. His role involved meticulous analysis and handling of international financial transactions, providing him with valuable experience in global financial operations.
Educational Background
Israel Ajao holds a Postgraduate degree in Data Analytics for Business Decisions from George Brown College, completed in 2021. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in 2012. These academic credentials have equipped him with advanced knowledge in data analytics, business decision-making, and financial management, augmenting his professional capabilities.
Skills and Expertise
With over 11 years of industry experience, Israel Ajao possesses a diverse skill set that includes strong interpersonal, analytical, communicative, organizational, people, and time management skills. His expertise spans across various sectors including banking operations, commercial credit, loans management, international trade operations, AML, and reconciliation. In his current role and past positions, he has demonstrated an ability to effectively manage responsibilities and contribute to organizational goals.