Jennifer David-Ake

Background

About Jennifer David-Ake

AML Analyst | Financial Crime Investigator | Economist | Financial Services Professional Passionate about fighting financial crime and driving sustainable business growth I am an experienced Financial Services Professional with over a decade of multi-sector expertise spanning Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic and Financial Analysis, SME Banking, Risk Management, and Development Finance. Currently, I serve as an AML Analyst at AML RightSource, where I contribute to the detection, investigation, and prevention of financial crimes, supporting global clients in meeting regulatory compliance standards. In my current role, I leverage core investigative skills such as transaction monitoring, client due diligence (CDD/EDD), risk profiling, and narrative report writing to assess potential suspicious activity and ensure compliance with FINTRAC regulations. I bring strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and attention to detail, critical attributes for identifying patterns of illicit financial behavior and mitigating risk. Prior to this, I served as Assistant Coordinator and Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador at a leading NHS Trust in England, and previously led the SME Development Finance & Intervention Funds Unit at a Tier-2 Bank. In that role, I specialized in designing and implementing financing strategies for SMEs, credit profiling, and sourcing low-cost sustainable funds to drive business growth and economic inclusion. Key Competencies & Skills AML Investigations | KYC/CDD/EDD Transaction Monitoring & Narrative Writing Risk & Compliance Assessment SME Credit Analysis & Profiling Business & Financial Advisory Relationship Management & Business Development Data Analysis & Business Intelligence Transformational Leadership & Strategic Thinking Advanced MS Office & Business Writing Skills Academic & Professional Background M.Sc. Economics | B. Agric (Agric. Economics) Credit Analysis Certification – H. Pierson Ongoing: Diploma in Artificial Intelligence With a strong foundation in economics and financial systems, I am driven by a commitment to financial integrity, sustainable business development, and the empowerment of people through knowledge, opportunity, and ethical practice.