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Dan Ekorhi

Manchester

Summary

A resourceful and results-driven Banking Specialist with extensive experience in banking operations, customer service, risk and compliance, and team leadership. Proven expertise in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, Customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and managing business banking processes. Strong communication skills and a track record of supporting both customer satisfaction and corporate goals

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Banking Operations

Starling Bank
08.2023 - Current

Manage business banking operations, focusing on risk and compliance

  • Conduct company structure reviews, change of ownership processes, handling director disputes and Companies House reporting.
  • Prepare audit/confirmation reports and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Guiding onboarding team members, ensuring compliance standards in changes to authorised individuals.
  • Suspicious activity reporting, Suspicious transactions reporting.
  • Vulnerable customer handling.
  • Financial crimes and case management reviews.
  • Collaborating with Customer Services, Periodic review and Complaints Team to enhance service delivery.

Business Banking Advisor

The Co-Operative Bank
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Delivered exceptional service by identifying customers’ banking needs and providing tailored solutions
  • Assisted customers via telephony and contact centre services, offering product knowledge and guidance
  • Advised on business credit card options and acted as a Digital Champion for the bank’s digital services
  • Supported both the customer and bank by ensuring appropriate outcomes and maintaining high service standards
  • Managed approximately 20 incoming calls per day from customers.

Service Officer/Analyst

Keystone Bank Limited
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Led the Cash Unit and Customer Service Unit teams, and served as Associate Service Manager
  • Worked with head office operations, e-channels, and compliance teams to drive branch performance
  • Developed and executed operational strategies, monitored branch-level costs, and improved service delivery
  • Ensured compliance with CDD, AML/CFT, and SAR/STR reporting requirements
  • Conducted branch staff training on regulatory procedures and service improvements
  • Achieved 95% service time or all ATM branch terminals. This was above the 90% target set for all branches

Cash Officer

Keystone Bank Limited
08.2015 - 12.2020
  • Managed cash levels, trained staff, monitored ATMs, and reconciled ledgers
  • Prepared and submitted internal and regulatory reports to ensure compliance with banking standards
  • Managed the merger of two branches. Harmonized the ledgers and accounts to maintain consistency and support financial and management reporting.
  • Reviewed and approved over 50 cash and funds transfer requests daily.

Customer Service Officer

Keystone Bank Limited
05.2015 - 07.2015
  • Coordinated the account opening process and maintained relevant registers
  • Protected the bank’s corporate image through professional communication and service delivery
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Opened over 400 accounts monthly during a marketing campaign aimed at inclusive banking.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Corporate Governance and Leadership

Metropolitan School of Business And Management
London, United Kingdom
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Statistics

University Of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria
10-2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google workspace
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Risk and compliance Management
  • Audit and Regulatory Reporting
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Customer service excellence

Certification

  • 2024, ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets
  • 2013, Proficiency Certificate in Management- NIM

Timeline

Business Banking Operations

Starling Bank
08.2023 - Current

Business Banking Advisor

The Co-Operative Bank
05.2022 - 08.2023

Service Officer/Analyst

Keystone Bank Limited
11.2020 - 03.2022

Cash Officer

Keystone Bank Limited
08.2015 - 12.2020

Customer Service Officer

Keystone Bank Limited
05.2015 - 07.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Corporate Governance and Leadership

Metropolitan School of Business And Management

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Statistics

University Of Benin
Dan Ekorhi