Sheku Alghali
About Sheku Alghali
Sheku Alghali is an AML Investigator currently employed at Starling Bank in London, England, with a background in financial crime compliance and customer service across various financial institutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Technology from the University of Greenwich and possesses expertise in transaction monitoring and risk mitigation.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Sheku Alghali serves as an AML Investigator at Starling Bank, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on anti-money laundering practices and compliance within the financial sector. His responsibilities include transaction monitoring and addressing sanction queries, which are critical in mitigating financial crime risks. He operates from London, England, where he applies his analytical skills to identify and resolve potential financial crime issues.
Previous Experience in Financial Crime Compliance
Before joining Starling Bank, Sheku Alghali worked at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) from 2019 to 2021 as part of the Financial Crime Compliance team. His role involved ensuring adherence to regulations and implementing measures to combat financial crime. Prior to SGCIB, he was a Client Activation & Support Trainee at Societe Generale Securities Services for eight months, where he gained experience in client support and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Sheku Alghali earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Technology from the University of Greenwich, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. His education provided a foundation in business principles and information technology, which he applies in his current role. He also completed A Levels at Christ The King Sixth Form College and achieved his GCSEs at Sedgehill Secondary School. His academic background supports his expertise in transaction monitoring and risk mitigation.
Early Career and Customer Service Experience
Sheku Alghali began his career in retail as a Retail Operative at Primark Stores Limited from 2012 to 2016. He transitioned to the banking sector, working at Metro Bank (UK) as a Cashier from 2016 to 2017 and then as a Customer Service Representative from 2017 to 2018. These roles helped him develop strong customer service skills and an understanding of financial operations, which are valuable in his current position.