Omowunmi Fatogun
Strategic compliance leader with expertise in AML, crypto, and global regulatory frameworks.
Omowunmi Fatogun is a lawyer and ACAMS-certified compliance professional with over 9 years of experience in crypto, fintech, and legal compliance. She...
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My Career Journey
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Wise PLC
Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Specialist
Aug 2023 - Present | 2y 9m
Tallinn, EE
Prepared and filed external SARs to FIUs across multiple jurisdictions. Provided AML governance and advisory as a second line of defence SME. Reviewed and challenged first line investigations, mentored...
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Binance Exchange
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 | 1y 5m
Collaborated with global law enforcement agencies and prepared evidentiary documentation. Utilized blockchain tracing tools for complex crypto investigations. Performed account freezing and asset seizure...
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Adeniji Kazeem & Co Law Firm
Associate, Comms & Tech Dept
Jan 2020 - Aug 2021 | 1y 7m
Lagos, NG
Served as legal counsel and company secretary to over 30 firms, advising on regulatory filings, data privacy, and AML compliance. Conducted investigations into corporate fraud and compliance gaps. Reported...
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JGC Law Chambers
Associate
Jun 2018 - Oct 2019 | 1y 4m
Lagos, NG
Conducted risk assessments and drafted AML policies for financial institutions. Supported legal investigations into client risk exposure, licensing compliance, and onboarding processes. Provided legal...
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Niji Oni & Co Law Firm
Associate
Feb 2017 - Jan 2018 | 11m
Lagos, NG
Drafted legal reform proposals and bills presented to the Nigerian legislative assembly. Delivered business advisory services.
Bayelsa State Judiciary
Legal Research Assistant
Nov 2015 - Oct 2016 | 11m
Bayelsa, NG
Prepared drafts of rulings and judgments for a High Court Judge. Conducted legal research on criminal and civil matters.
Education
Benson Idahosa University
LLB (Hons): Law
Ongoing
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Law
Ongoing
University of Tartu
International Law & Human Rights
Ongoing
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
ACAMS2026
Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC)
Chainalysis2026
Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC)
Chainalysis2026
Operational Analysis of Suspicious Transaction Reports
TICAR2026
Terrorist Financing
TICAR2026
AML Courses
Thomas Reuters2026
Language(s) I speak
English
Fluent