Abiola Ajila

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About Abiola Ajila

Welcome to my LinkedIn page! In my current role, I am the subject matter expert (SME) and lead for all aspects related to client onboarding, KYC/AML due diligence for new and existing depositary clients, and also managing the account opening process with custodian banks at CITCO BANK NEDERLAND N.V, Luxembourg branch. Previously, I worked at Clearstream Banking Luxembourg, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, where I led a team of four employees in the end-to-end onboarding and lifecycle management of clients and regulators for reporting services covering major European regulatory reporting obligations like EMIR, FINFRAG, and SFTR for REGIS-TR.With experience in Commercial, Custodian and Depositary Banks, my experience encompasses various critical business areas, including client onboarding, KYC/AML due diligence, risk assessment, data analysis and visualization, regulatory reporting, project management, and training. Additionally, I possess advanced Excel skills and expertise in digitizing and automating business processes using AI and Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Bi, Power Apps, Power Automate, AI Builder, and Power Virtual Agent).I serve as an Executive Board member and Communications Director for the Association of Certified Financial Crimes Specialists (ACFCS) Nigeria Chapter. With expertise in risk management and compliance, I hold certifications as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS). I am also a member of the Luxembourg Association of Compliance Officers (ALCO).In 2020, I was the only Nigerian selected for the EU’s Erasmus Mundus scholarship (AFEPA), which enabled me to earn a double master's degree from the University of Bonn, Germany, and Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. I graduated Magna cum laude. Furthermore, I hold a pioneer First-Class Honors Bachelor's degree from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.