Mayowa Saraki
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management professional with experience in banking, financial oversight, and tax enforcement. Skilled in leading regulatory audits, strengthening compliance frameworks, and recovering distressed assets across large financial institutions. Strong expertise in AML/CFT compliance, risk-based supervision, and policy implementation. Trusted advisor to senior leadership on governance and financial risk management
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Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management professional with experience in banking, financial oversight, and tax enforcement. Skilled in leading regulatory audits, strengthening compliance frameworks, and recovering distressed assets across large financial institutions. Strong expertise in AML/CFT compliance, risk-based supervision, and policy implementation. Trusted advisor to senior leadership on governance and financial risk management
Experience
Senior Compliance & Risk Manager at Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2017-01 – 2026-12)
- Led regulatory examinations of financial institutions, assessing credit risk, governance, and overall compliance with prudential standards
- Evaluated loan portfolios and identified non-performing assets to strengthen risk mitigation and financial stability
- Ensured compliance with banking regulations, including capital adequacy, risk exposure limits, and supervisory requirements
- Prepared regulatory reports supporting enforcement actions, supervisory ratings, and institutional risk decisions
Tax Audit Manager at Federal Inland Revenue Service (2012-01 – 2017-12)
- Led tax audits for multinational corporations, increasing tax recovery and expanding the tax base by 15%
- Developed data-driven audit strategies that improved compliance and consistently exceeded revenue targets
- Collaborated with legal and enforcement teams on insolvency and recovery cases to maximize revenue collection
- Strengthened taxpayer compliance through audit enforcement campaigns and investigative reviews
Client Relations Manager at Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank) (2007-01 – 2012-12)
- Managed high-value client portfolios, achieving 50% deposit growth through strategic relationship management
- Implemented internal control frameworks aligned with COSO and SOX, improving fraud detection by 40%
- Increased digital banking adoption by 30% through client education and service optimization strategies
- Ensured full compliance with AML/KYC regulations and internal banking policies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Kwara State University (2016-2019)
Bachelor of Science in Economics – University of Ilorin (2002-2005)
