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Chima Bruno Orisakwe

Chima Bruno Orisakwe

Financial Crime / AML Specialist

Banking / Loans

Potomac, Montgomery

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About Chima Bruno Orisakwe:

Highly skilled financial crime professional with extensive experience in detecting and preventing money laundering and fraud. I specialise in AML/KYC controls, transaction monitoring, and investigations. My track record includes optimising transaction monitoring systems, developing risk-based rules, and leveraging data-driven insights to identify and mitigate suspicious activity.

Recognised for my analytical acumen, leadership, and collaborative approach, I work effectively with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen organisational defences against financial crime. I am a confident communicator who thrives in dynamic environments and consistently delivers high standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Experience

Financial Crime & AML Specialist

Experienced in financial crime prevention across banking and fintech, with a strong track record in transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Railsr Bank: Senior Transaction Monitoring Specialist (Sept 2023 – Present)
Lead daily AML and fraud investigations, optimise transaction monitoring systems, apply Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk cases, and ensure accurate reporting to the MLRO.

Seedrs: Financial Crime Specialist (Sept 2021 – July 2023)
Investigated suspicious activities, managed sanctions and PEP screening, prepared SARs, and collaborated with compliance teams to enhance monitoring processes.

Efficient Frontier International: Senior Financial Crime Analyst (Mar 2021 – Aug 2022)
Conducted first-line AML reviews, analysed customer transactions, and supported system validation for improved rule efficiency.

Financial Ombudsman Service: Fraud Investigator (Sept 2015 – June 2019)
Resolved complex fraud complaints, assessed evidence under POCA and FCA guidelines, and produced detailed investigation reports for fair outcomes.

Education

  • International Compliance Association (ICA)– Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention (June 2018)
  • Chartered Banker – Professional Banker Certificate (Oct 2017)
  • Oil and Gas Management – Coventry University (Sept 2010- Nov 2011)

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