Ovie Ukeko
About Ovie Ukeko
Ovie Ukeko is the Manager of AML High Risk Clients and EDD at CIBC, with extensive experience in internal audit, control, and fraud investigations across multiple countries.
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Ovie Ukeko is currently the Manager of AML High Risk Clients and EDD at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2017. In this capacity, he oversees the management of high-risk clients and the implementation of enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Career at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
Ovie Ukeko worked at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated for a total of eight years in Togo. From 2010 to 2015, he served as a Senior Investigator, focusing on AML/ATF and fraud investigations. Before that, he was an Internal Control Officer from 2007 to 2010, where he helped in maintaining the integrity of the bank's operations through rigorous internal controls.
Career at Diamond Bank Plc and Finbank Plc
Ovie's career path includes significant roles in Lagos, Nigeria. At Diamond Bank Plc, he was an Internal Control Officer for one year from 2006 to 2007. Prior to that, he spent four months as an Internal Control Lead at Finbank Plc in 2006. These roles involved ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Ovie Ukeko holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University in Kanpur, completed in 2000. In 2015, he expanded his expertise by studying Leadership at Humber College. His educational background supports his extensive career in internal audit, AML/ATF, and fraud investigations.
Experience and Specialization
With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ovie Ukeko specializes in internal audit, internal control, AML/ATF, fraud investigations, and bank inspection. His career has taken him across multiple countries, including the US, Canada, Togo, and Nigeria. He is notably skilled in managing high-risk clients and overseeing enhanced due diligence processes.