Ayo Odusanya, MICA

Managing Director @ Lightway Finance

About

Ayo is a seasoned legal professional with a wealth of experience in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. With a career spanning over a decade, Ayo has honed her skills in legal consultancy, specialising in Compliance namely Anti-Money Laundering (AML), KYC and Financial Regulations. Currently serving as the MD and MLRO at Lightway Finance, her responsibilities include monitoring compliance measures, educating staff, and providing strategic guidance to mitigate emerging financial risks. Her proficiency in anti-money laundering and KYC compliance, financial regulations, and business development management has been pivotal in delivering exceptional results across diverse professional domains. Ayo has successfully supported SMEs in creating legal frameworks, minimizing risks, and drafting essential legal documents. With a blend of legal expertise, strategic foresight, and a dedication to excellence, Ayo’s passion and ultimate career goal to shape the future of regulatory compliance in the digital age. *Let's Connect and Collaborate* I invite you to connect with me to explore potential collaborations, share insights, or discuss how I can support your legal and compliance needs. Together, we can achieve excellence in navigating the complexities of the legal and regulatory landscape.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Greater Derby Area

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Business Strategy, Team Management

Experience

solicitor

taylor wood solicitors

2017-3 - 2018-9 · 1 yr 7 mos

* Taylor Wood Solicitors, is a fast growing and dynamic law firm that brings together a wide range of talents and experience to achieve our goal of providing you and your business with swift, expert and cost effective legal support. * Practice areas include: * Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory law * Compliance * Employment Law * Healthcare Law * Litigation * Alternative Dispute Resolution

trainee solicitor

taylor wood solicitors

2015-3 - 2017-3 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Taylor Wood Solicitors, is a fast growing and dynamic law firm that brings together a wide range of talents and experience to achieve our goal of providing you and your business with swift, expert and cost effective legal support. * Practice areas include: * Employment Law * Healthcare Law * Litigation * Alternative Dispute Resolution * Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory law

compliance assistant

gtbank

2014-8 - 2014-10 · 3 mos

GTBank UK is a subsidiary of one of Nigeria's top financial institutions In my position I was tasked with supporting the department in implementing guidelines set by governing bodies e.g Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority, to ensure the company was running in line with these rules. My duties included: Identify and assess the compliance risks applicable to the business. Provide support and guidance to the business in understanding its responsibilities and obligations under relevant policies (e.g. Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Conflicts of interest, Financial Crime, Gifts & Entertainment, KYC, Complaints, Sanctions); respond to queries on the interpretation of relevant compliance policies. Ensure that all complaints are dealt with appropriately. Identify all laws/regulations that are applicable to the business unit.

aml and compliance coordinator

lsl land & new homes

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

* Main Responsibilities: * Complete Corporate Client Onboarding process including AML checks, Screening of Sanctions and PEP’s. * Point of contact for PX Hub client advisors in relation to any PEP’s or Sanctions on Beneficial Owner or Purchaser AML checks. * Carry out the initial phases of the enhanced due diligence process on identified PEP’s before being raised to the Deputy MLRO’s. * To carry out template monitoring including sample testing and investigation across AML and other business risk areas. * Complete required reports in relation to Compliance and Quality * Ensure delivery of first class customer service * To provide advice and resolution of customer/staff enquiries * Ensure compliance and adherence to all procedures and deadlines specified by the management team