Ijeoma M Uzowuru

Ijeoma M Uzowuru has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. IJEOMA M started their career in 2008 as a Banking Operations Officer at Access Bank Plc, where they focused on cross-selling banking products, investment analysis, customer relationship management, and resolving customer issues. IJEOMA M then moved on to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc in 2013, where they worked as a Compliance Officer and Operational Risk Analyst. In this role, they were responsible for AML/CFT compliance, investigating suspicious activities, reviewing due diligence in KYC, and managing control process validation for regulatory compliance.

In 2016, Ijeoma joined Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria as an Assistant Manager in Financial Crimes Compliance Controls. Here, they provided supervision and mentoring to analysts in identifying and managing financial crime risks in clients. Their responsibilities included conducting enhanced due diligence, transaction surveillance and monitoring, managing high-risk clients, providing training and advisory services, and ensuring effective oversight of the control process with the risk assurance team.

More recently, Ijeoma has been working at AZA Finance since 2019 as a Team Lead in Financial Crimes and Compliance Operations. Their key roles within the AZA subsidiaries include serving as an AMLRO in Ghana, leading FCC and Compliance operations, and managing compliance policies and procedures. IJEOMA M is also responsible for managing the SAR/STR framework, updating SAR glossary codes, and collaborating with other MLROs and the CCO.

Throughout their career, Ijeoma has demonstrated expertise in financial crimes compliance, AML/CFT, KYC, risk management, and regulatory compliance. IJEOMA M has also gained experience in various aspects of banking operations, customer service, and relationship management.

Ijeoma M Uzowuru, CAMS earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Imo State University Owerri, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. In addition, they obtained certifications in Financial Crimes Compliance from Standard Chartered Bank in December 2016 and as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS in June 2016.