Emmanuel Asian Wilson
Schwabach-Limbach
Summary
Anti-Financial Crime and Anti Money Laundering Preventive professional with a proven track record in financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in contributing to complex investigations, achieving successful outcomes through meticulous analysis and thorough documentation. Renowned for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and Senior AML/AFC Compliance Manager
Flexmore
01.2023 - Current
- Leading and overseeing the firm's AML/AFC advisory services.
- Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in financial systems and products.
- Managing a range of services, such as audits, AML system validations, risk assessments, background checks, and monitoring transaction.
- Ensuring compliance with anti-financial crime regulations and standards.
- Conducting, fraud examinations and financial crime investigations.
- Providing expert negotiation with government and corporate institutions.
- Promoting ESG sustainability management.
- Serving a diverse clientele, including banks, Fintech’s, and other financial institutions.
Risk Advisory and Compliance Manager
George Houston Resources Limited
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Contributed to consultant team that completed organization-wide transformation project for leading Fintech Company in Nigeria and public sectors
- Conducted risk assessments, reviewed compliance policies, and independently managed KYC processes, ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance & compliance requirements within set deadlines
- Managed compliance records, assessed regulatory needs, mitigated risks, improved processes, and implemented AML measures
- Ability to identify suspicious activity, interpreting transaction patterns, performing enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD)
- Contribution in creating PEP screening process: collecting and analyzing data, reviewing KYC PEP procedure and continuous support in process maintenance
- Monitored emerging trends in regulatory requirements, anticipating potential impacts on the organization's operations
- Soft skills in communication with clients
- Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
Contact Centre Consultant
Bank PHB Plc. Now Keystone Bank Ltd.
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
- Played a crucial role in risk management by identifying and escalating potential issues or fraudulent activities during customer interactions
- Collaborated with departments like risk management, Compliance, internal audit, and human resources to ensure compliance & effectively mitigate risks
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions via CFMs, transactions Monitoring using the appropriate systems or software
- Experience in AML/CFT Compliance (KYC PEP) - PEP entities screening
- Ability to identify suspicious activity, interpreting transaction patterns and performing due diligence
- Implemented proactive communication techniques to address potential customer concerns before they became critical issues.
Customers Relationship Officer
Bank PHB Plc. Now Keystone Bank Ltd.
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Managed customer relationships, provided advisory services, promoted products, and managed portfolios, tailoring financial solutions to meet customers' needs.
- Onboarding of Corporate and individual customer, provided customer service and support through various communication channels like phone, email, and chat
- Handled banking transactions, addressed customer inquiries & concerns, and provided information about banking products and services
- Identified and resolved issues related to card products and E-channel management
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving their concerns in a timely manner
- Managed customer relations on an ongoing basis to maximize customer retention
- Managed customer relations on ongoing basis to maximize customer retention.
- Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
Education
MBA - International Business And Finance
Technical University Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nuremberg, Germany05-2024
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Ecole Superieure De Technologie Et De Gestion
(ESTG University), Cotonou, Benin Republic08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Tansian University
Anambra State, Nigeria10-2017
National Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Lagos City Polytechnic
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria08-2008
High School Diploma -
Mabunmi Memorial Grammar School
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria11-2004
Skills
Fraud Detection and Prevention
Anti-Money Laundering
Control and Compliance
Internal Audit
Conducting investigations Document reviews and Document Control
Risk Management
Identification of PEP, PEP screening and escalations
Analytical Thinking and Investigative Deduction
Leadership and Team Management
Business Analysis and Problem Solving
Negotiation and Reconciliation
Process Review and Improvements
Accomplishments
- Nationality: German / Nigerian
- Marital status: Married
Affiliations
- Anti-Financial Crime professionals ( ACAMS Global Member)
- ACAMS Germany, Chapter Member and The Money Laundering Prevention Working Group
- Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association,(ISACA)
- Associate Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Nigeria (ICMA)
- Compliance Institute of Nigeria.
- Associate Member of the Institute - Chartered Institute of Administration, Nigeria
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)(Reference No. ER-005177010).
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.( In Progress).
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Various accredited business schools.
- ISO 9001 Certified Quality Manager (QMS).
- ISO 31000 Lead Auditor, and Certified Risk Manager.
- Associate Chartered Institute of Administration, Nigeria( ACIA 8/5375)
- Associate Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (ACMA ICMA/MB/ 2359)
- Associate of the Compliance Institute, Nigeria (ACIN)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Additional Information
MS Office/Work Related Packages
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Basic SQL, Power BI.
User of (EnGRC) Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solutions software,
LexisNexis, World Check. Avaya, Equinox App, Cisco, SAP- ERP, CRM, and CFMs
Timeline
Founder and Senior AML/AFC Compliance Manager
Flexmore
01.2023 - Current
Risk Advisory and Compliance Manager
George Houston Resources Limited
01.2018 - 08.2021
Contact Centre Consultant
Bank PHB Plc. Now Keystone Bank Ltd.
09.2011 - 12.2013
Customers Relationship Officer
Bank PHB Plc. Now Keystone Bank Ltd.
06.2008 - 08.2011
MBA - International Business And Finance
Technical University Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Ecole Superieure De Technologie Et De Gestion
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Tansian University
National Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Lagos City Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Mabunmi Memorial Grammar School