Olayinka O.
About Olayinka O.
Olayinka O. is a Senior AML Investigator at CIBC with extensive experience in anti-money laundering and financial services, having worked in various roles across Canada and Nigeria.
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Olayinka O. is currently a Senior AML Investigator at CIBC. He has gained extensive experience in this role since 2019, operating out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to joining CIBC, Olayinka worked as an Anti Money Laundering/Anti Terrorist Financing Investigator at Promontory Financial Group (an IBM Company) from 2018 to 2019. He also held various positions in the financial and logistics sectors, including roles as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at Best Buy Canada, a Warehouse Associate at VF Canada, and a Customer Service/Bank Teller and Branch Manager at GTBank in Lagos, Nigeria. Olayinka started his career as an Accounts and Clearing Officer at First Bank in Lagos from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Olayinka pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos. He furthered his education in Canada by completing the Financial Services Connections Program at ACCES Employment Canada, achieving a Bridging Program qualification. These educational experiences have equipped him with a robust understanding of AML regulations and financial service practices.
AML and KYC Expertise
With a solid grasp of both Canadian and international AML regulations, policies, and reporting requirements, Olayinka is well-versed in Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. His expertise is reflected in his ability to handle complex AML investigations efficiently, using a variety of case management applications and MS Office suite.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
Olayinka exhibits strong leadership skills, frequently acting as a peer tutor and guiding team members through AML investigations. His approach is highly organized and customer-focused, fostering a collaborative team environment. While at Promontory Financial Group, he contributed to resolving Quality Control remediation cases and addressing Quality Assurance feedback as a project team member.