Maryam U. Sani

Strategy and business transformation professional with experience across financial services, business design, financial crime, operations, and corporate finance in Canadian and international organizations. Skilled at translating complex business problems into actionable strategies through data analysis, customer research, and stakeholder collaboration. Experienced designing customer-centric solutions, improving operational performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across cross-functional teams.

Passionate about digital transformation, innovation, and creating meaningful customer experiences.

Senior Financial Crime Analyst - AML RightSource - Toronto, ON

(2026-03)

• Lead complex financial crime investigations by analyzing transactional activity, customer behaviour, and regulatory risk indicators across diverse client engagements.
• Translate complex investigative findings into concise, risk-based recommendations supporting client decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Identify emerging transaction patterns and operational risks through data analysis to support proactive risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments to deliver high-quality investigative outcomes while meeting strict service-level expectations.

Compliance & Audit Team Lead - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) - Toronto, ON

(2025-05 - 2025-09)

• Coordinated daily workflow across the Compliance & Audit team, providing mentorship and operational guidance to analysts while supporting service quality and productivity.
• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve operational issues, improve documentation standards, and enhance workflow consistency.
• Supported onboarding and knowledge sharing initiatives that strengthened team performance and compliance with internal procedures.

Compliance & Audit Analyst - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) - Toronto, ON

(2023-09 - 2025-04)

• Managed high-volume compliance and audit activities supporting regulatory requirements across multiple banking products and client segments.
• Reviewed customer documentation, conducted due diligence, and ensured adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Identified operational inefficiencies and recommended process improvements that enhanced workflow effectiveness and reduced processing delays.
• Collaborated with implementation, operations, and compliance partners to resolve documentation issues and improve client onboarding experiences.

Program Operations Administrator - Family Service Toronto - Toronto, ON

(2025-09 - 2026-05)

• Supported operational delivery for a high-volume social services program by coordinating payment administration, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
• Streamlined administrative workflows while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely program execution.
• Partnered with internal teams to resolve operational challenges and improve service delivery for program participants.

Finance Analyst / Relationship Manager - Wrace Group - Abuja, Nigeria

(2020-01 - 2023-09)

• Conducted financial analysis, market assessments, and commercial evaluations across real estate and downstream oil & gas investment projects.
• Identified strategic growth opportunities through market research and business performance analysis, informing executive decision-making.
• Developed data-driven recommendations that improved operational efficiency, reduced business risk, and supported long-term organizational objectives.
• Delivered measurable business results, contributing to approximately 40% annual cost savings while supporting initiatives that increased property sales by 25%.
• Managed client relationships and collaborated with internal stakeholders to support business development and investment opportunities.

Financial Analyst - The Infrastructure Bank Plc - Abuja, Nigeria

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

• Conducted financial modelling, investment analysis, and market research supporting infrastructure financing initiatives.
• Evaluated investment opportunities and synthesized quantitative findings into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Assisted in assessing project feasibility, financial performance, and investment risk across infrastructure portfolios.

Master of Business Administration - MBA - University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management (2023 - 2026)

Bachelor of Arts - International Finance - Istanbul Bilgi University (2014 - 2018)