ADENIRAN ILESANMI

Led end-to-end requirements scoping for advanced AI-driven threat intelligence systems, translating complex business needs into structured BRDs with defined data flows, interface specifications, and decision logic.

Delivered process mapping and current-state/target-state analysis for cyber alert triage workflows, enabling 100x improvement in breach risk visibility and a 95% reduction in cyber risk exposure.

Facilitated cross-functional workshops with operations, technology, and compliance stakeholders to validate requirements and drive consensus on implementation approach.

Produced BPMN diagrams, workflow documentation, and RACI matrices supporting go-live readiness and testing validation.

Managed and optimised regulatory reporting obligations for EMIR, SFTR, and MiFID II across UK and EU jurisdictions, ensuring full alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.

Designed the Target Operating Model (TOM) for the regulatory reporting function, encompassing process redesign, system interactions, external connectivity, and operational controls.

Developed GRC-aligned Risk Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework as remediation for identified regulatory reporting breaches, defining control requirements and implementation constraints.

Documented data requirements, message formats (SWIFT/FIX), and interface specifications to support system and process integration across the reporting chain.

Engaged and coordinated with operations, technology, compliance, and external stakeholders to validate requirements and support delivery through to go-live.

Managed end-to-end UAT for SFTR reporting across Repos and Reverse Repos, validating regulatory reporting data flows against ESMA requirements and ensuring settlement and clearing touchpoints were correctly represented.

Defined and maintained structured test packs covering front-to-back workflow scenarios, capturing data flows, message formats, and system interactions across the trade lifecycle.

Coordinated defect lifecycle management in JIRA, engaging SMEs across operations, technology, and compliance to resolve issues and confirm test readiness.

Produced comprehensive QA Runbook to standardise test execution and incident handling, supporting implementation and go-live validation.

Delivered end-to-end testing and process analysis for the T2S pan-European securities settlement infrastructure, encompassing settlement system connectivity, clearing house interactions, and market data flows.

Mapped current and target-state settlement workflows across multiple jurisdictions, identifying critical gaps and documenting detailed requirements for system changes.

Validated EMIR and FinFRAG regulatory reporting implementations, documenting control frameworks and ensuring alignment with jurisdictional requirements across Swiss and EU regulatory regimes.

Conducted current-state analysis of reporting workflows and produced process documentation including flowcharts and decision logic maps.

Spearheaded Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) for the stock market indices platform, meticulously validating market data, connectivity, and downstream system integration touchpoints.

Produced comprehensive structured test documentation and issue management artifacts, ensuring rigorous quality assurance and efficient defect resolution.

Delivered end-to-end testing for complex clearing and settlement processes, meticulously mapping trade lifecycle flows from inception through final settlement.

Focused on optimizing Central Counterparty (CCP) connectivity and settlement system interactions, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Operated within the central counterparty clearing function, developing deep expertise in equities clearing, netting, and settlement instructions.

Managed critical back-office operations across multiple asset classes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.