Abayomi Gibbs

Analytical AML and KYC Analyst with 10+ years of experience performing due diligence, high-risk client reviews, and financial crime investigations across traditional banking and blockchain ecosystems. Skilled in blockchain analytics, KYC enrichment, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for complex, cross-border entities. Demonstrated ability to identify emerging risks, evaluate high-risk profiles, draft executive-level memos, and maintain compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Passionate about digital assets, decentralized finance, and developing innovative compliance solutions for a rapidly changing industry.

Blockchain AML / Quality Control Analyst - Guidehouse

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Conducted enhanced due diligence reviews on high-risk clients and virtual asset customers to ensure adherence to AML/KYC standards and crypto-specific regulations.
• Evaluated blockchain transaction flows using Chainalysis and Coinbase Analytics to detect red flags, layering patterns, and sanctions exposure.
• Reviewed and updated customer profiles during periodic reviews, verifying business models and identifying material changes in risk factors.
• Drafted escalation memos summarizing risk acceptance rationale, investigative outcomes, and next steps for management review.
• Collaborated with investigators, compliance leadership, and client service teams to improve KYC documentation and case quality.
• Supported QA functions by reviewing investigative reports for completeness, clarity, and consistency.

KYC / Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst - TBK Bank

(2023-01 - 2023-09)

• Performed KYC and EDD reviews of corporate and high-risk and very high-risk customer relationships, ensuring completeness of due diligence files.
• Critically assessed client documentation, ownership structures, and activity patterns for anomalies or policy exceptions.
• Partnered with relationship managers and operations teams to obtain additional information needed to complete file remediation.
• Drafted succinct investigative narratives and escalations for risk committee and compliance review.
• Monitored emerging AML and fraud trends affecting correspondent banking relationships.

BSA Analyst - Softworld

(2022-01 - 2022-06)

• Investigated transaction anomalies for fraud, sanctions breaches, and potential money laundering risks.
• Conducted open-source research to evaluate corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and risk tiers.
• Ensured customer activity aligned with known business profiles during periodic KYC updates.
• Produced SAR-ready investigative summaries detailing findings, risk level, and recommendations.

AML Analyst II - Exeter Finance

(2020-02 - 2022-01)

• Monitored daily alerts, including suspicious blockchain-linked activity, for money laundering, terrorist financing, and OFAC exposure.
• Completed KYC updates and verified documentation accuracy, ensuring customers' stated activity matched their financial behavior.
• Authored clear, evidence-based reports for escalation to compliance officers.
• Supported automation and process improvements to enhance KYC monitoring efficiency.