Raliat Dirisu-Olokode
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in data protection and privacy, risk management, compliance, operational and queue management and critical thinking. Demonstrates strong communication and documentation skills coupled with exceptional organisation and attention to detail. Committed to applying policy effectively while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Data Protection Officer
CyberTech Nexus
Dublin, Ireland
2025.08 - Current
- Coordinate comprehensive management of 10-30 data subject access requests and related GDPR rights requests per month, ensuring statutory compliance.
- Assist in assessing 10-15 complex cases, escalating sensitive issues, and supporting legal analysis to mitigate risks.
- Handle queue-based data protection workflows, maintaining accurate records and compliance across digital channels processing 50+ requests per month.
- Support operational cross-program functions within TSP, collaborating with teams to resolve workflow issues.
- Review trends in data protection requests to inform policy improvements and enhance process efficiency.
Fraud analyst (Card Security)
Bank of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Assisted in conducting periodic and real-time reviews of cardholder accounts to identify fraudulent activities.
- Supported evaluation of large datasets to assess risks and verify client ownership through internal and external systems.
- Aided in preparing detailed investigative reports and escalating confirmed suspicious activities to relevant stakeholders.
- Managed over 40 customer calls per day.
Claims Specialist AML & Risk Support
Telus Digital (Airbnb Team)
Dublin, Ireland
2022.11 - 2024.12
- Conducted AML reviews and supported due diligence for high-risk claims and customer verification processes.
- Assisted in leveraging compliance systems and investigative tools to identify suspicious activity.
- Compiled internal documentation for regulatory audits and provided training to junior staff on AML protocols.
- Reduced claims handling time by 30%
- Improved workflow efficiency with thorough process analysis.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous professional development.
Legal And Customer Insight Associate
AYD Legal
Abuja, Nigeria
2016.11 - 2022.11
- Assisted in providing legal and regulatory guidance on KYC and AML compliance for corporate clients.
- Supported business ownership reviews and analysed financial backgrounds to assess client risk.
- Aided in drafting regulatory reports for client onboarding and compliance reviews.
- Conducted investigations of financial transactions across multiple jurisdictions to flag and escalate illicit activity.
- Completed source of wealth/source of funds verifications and documented KYC findings for internal records.
- Helped maintain regulatory compliance through daily transaction monitoring and periodic reviews.
- Facilitated the incorporation and registration of over 100 companies ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Business and Law
Griffith College
Dublin 2019.02 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Igbinedion Unversity Okada
Nigeria 2011.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Data Protection And Privacy Knowledge
- Operational & Queue management
- Critical thinking & Policy Application
- Communication & Documentation
- Organization & Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- I enjoy writing, blogging and content creation.
Accomplishments
Rising Star Award from AYD Legal
Certification
Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) 2015
Languages
English
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Protection Officer
CyberTech Nexus
2025.08 - Current
Fraud analyst (Card Security)
Bank of Ireland
2025.01 - 2025.07
Claims Specialist AML & Risk Support
Telus Digital (Airbnb Team)
2022.11 - 2024.12
Master of Science - Business and Law
Griffith College
2019.02 - 2020.09
Legal And Customer Insight Associate
AYD Legal
2016.11 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Igbinedion Unversity Okada
2011.09 - 2015.06