Stephany Kedi Essong

Fraud Risk & Compliance Analyst / GRC Analyst

Montreal, Québec, Canada

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About

Fraud Risk, Compliance, GRC, and Data professional with 12+ years of experience investigating financial irregularities, assessing risks, strengthening internal controls, and supporting governance initiatives. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) professional with experience in fraud investigations, compliance monitoring, risk assessment, relational database management, and database security. Skilled in SQL, Power BI, and data analytics, including data extraction, loading, cleaning, transformation, and development of interactive dashboards to identify trends, anomalies, and risk indicators. Experienced in developing GRC frameworks, including third-party risk assessment and enterprise risk assessment frameworks using Confluence. Additional experience in customer service and insurance sales support within a financial services environment, with strong communication, client relationship management, and compliance awareness.

What I'm looking for

GRC ANALYST,FRAUD INVESTIGATOR,AML ANALYST,KYC

Experience

Fraud Risk & Compliance Analyst / GRC Analyst

Minko Management

Jan 2019 – Present

Conduct fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control evaluations to identify operational risks and control gaps Developed and maintained GRC documentation including Third-Party Risk Frameworks and Enterprise Risk Assessment frameworks using Confluence Supported governance, risk, and compliance initiatives and documentation of internal control processes Analyzed business data using SQL and analytical techniques to detect anomalies, fraud indicators, and operational risks Designed Power BI dashboards for risk indicators, compliance metrics, and operational reporting Managed relational database validation, data integrity checks, and access control monitoring Monitored emerging risks including AI and generative AI impacts on fraud and compliance environments

GRCSQLPower BI

GRC ANALYST

MINKO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Jan 2019 – Jun 2026

Perform fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control evaluations to identify operational weaknesses, control gaps, and potential risk exposures. • Develop and maintain GRC documentation and frameworks using Confluence, including Third-Party Risk Assessment Frameworks, Enterprise Risk Assessment Frameworks, risk methodologies, policies, procedures, and governance documentation. • Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives by documenting controls, assessing risks, and improving organizational risk visibility. • Analyze business data using SQL and analytical techniques to identify anomalies, trends, and indicators supporting fraud prevention and risk management decisions. • Extract, load, clean, and transform data from multiple sources to create reliable datasets for reporting and analysis. • Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize key risk indicators, compliance metrics, operational trends, and analytical insights. • Perform relational database management activities, including data monitoring, data integrity validation, access reviews, and security control assessments. • Support database security practices by monitoring access controls, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data. • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, focusing on their impact on fraud detection, synthetic identity risks, and compliance challenges.

Fraud detectionrisk monitoringcompliance monitoringfraud preventiongovernance

Customer Service Representative – Insurance Sales Support

Optima Telecommunication (Scotiabank Insurance Support)

Feb 2025 – Aug 2025

Conducted outbound calls to educate clients on insurance products and coverage options Explained policy benefits and ensured accurate documentation of customer interactions Resolved client inquiries and improved customer experience through structured communication Maintained compliance with service standards and regulatory guidelines

Customer ServiceInsurance ProductsCompliance
Optima communications

customer service representative

Optima communications

Feb 2025 – Aug 2025

Conducted outbound customer calls to educate clients on available insurance products and provide support throughout the customer engagement process. • Explained insurance benefits, coverage options, and product information while ensuring communication aligned with customer service and compliance expectations. • Maintained accurate customer information and documentation while following established procedures for client interactions. • Applied strong communication and relationship management skills to address customer questions, resolve concerns, and improve customer experience. • Identified customer needs and provided appropriate product information while maintaining professionalism and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Salescommunication

Fraud & Compliance Analyst

Presbyterian Microfinance Institution (PRESMFI)

Jan 2012 – Dec 2019

Conducted fraud investigations and compliance reviews on financial transactions and internal processes Identified suspicious activities and internal control weaknesses Performed risk assessments and recommended corrective actions Collaborated with audit and compliance teams to resolve high-risk cases Supported internal audits and regulatory compliance monitoring

Fraud InvestigationRisk AssessmentCompliance Monitoring

Fraud compliance

PRESMIFI

Dec 2012 – Jan 2019

Conducted fraud examinations and compliance reviews to identify financial irregularities, suspicious activities, and internal control weaknesses. • Investigated transaction activity, operational records, and supporting documentation to detect anomalies and patterns associated with fraudulent behavior. • Performed risk assessments and evaluated internal controls to identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions. • Reviewed evidence, documented investigation findings, and collaborated with stakeholders to support resolution of high-risk cases. • Supported compliance monitoring activities and audit reviews, contributing to improved control effectiveness and reduced operational risks.

Fraud preventionAMLKYCDATA ANALYSISFRAUD DETECTION

Education

Laurier Mcdonald

DEP · Mechanical Program

2025
UNIVERSITY OF NGAOUNDERE

UNIVERSITY OF NGAOUNDERE

Masters · Management

2015 – 2016
UNIVERSITY OF NGAOUNDERE

UNIVERSITY OF NGAOUNDERE

MASTER · MANAGEMENT

2015 – 2016

Certifications

Certified fraud examiner

ACFE

Jun 2026 – Jun 2028

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Microsoft

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

ACFE

Skills

CUSTOMER SERVICEPOWER QUERYRDBMSTPRMITGCdata securotyData integrityData ProtectionData VisualizationCRMETLGenerative AIKYCPower BI DashboardComplianceRisk AssessmentGovernanceFinancial Crime DetectionFraud Investigation

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)French (Full professional proficiency)