Claudius O. Otegbade

Claudius O. Otegbade, B.Acc, MBA, CPA(US), FCA(Nig), CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CFI, CCI, CBP, CIPP/C

Co-founder & Practice Leader at C&G Professional Services Inc.

Profile Summary

• Over 17 years in AML, ATF, forensic accounting, and fraud investigation
• Former Director, Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer at Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU)
• Team Member in the Forensics and AML practice at both Grant Thornton LLP and MNP LLP
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
• Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)
• Certified Compliance Investigator (CCI)
• Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C)

Claudius O. Otegbade is a distinguished leader in anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, forensic accounting, and regulatory audits. With a career spanning over 17 years, he has brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his co-founded venture, C&G Professional Services Inc. His expertise is built on a solid foundation of work with leading international professional service firms in Canada, and as a compliance director for a major credit union in Ontario.

Claudius has a proven track record of conducting comprehensive AML Compliance audits and gap analyses, particularly for financial institutions, money services businesses, credit unions, crypto dealers, and precious metals and stones dealers. His capabilities extend beyond audits, into the creation and refinement of AML policies and procedures, and he is well-versed in the intricacies of FINTRAC examination assistance and the establishment of effective transaction monitoring frameworks. His forensic investigation experience is equally impressive, having consulted for municipal law enforcement and legal counsels to support critical investigations.

Beyond his roles in Canada, Claudius has garnered substantial international experience with PKF International, Clearview Investments Co. Ltd., S.S Afemikhe Consulting, Sada Idris & Co and Taju Audu Consulting all in Nigeria, specializing in audit and assurance, and consulting particularly within the oil and gas sector, which enhanced his forensic investigation capabilities.

Claudius is an acclaimed speaker and was a proud founding board member of the ACFCS Toronto Chapter, contributing to the discourse on anti-financial crime measures. His academic prowess is demonstrated by his qualifications—a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, an MBA, and recognition as an internationally trained chartered accountant. His extensive list of professional certifications includes CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CFI, CCI, CIPP/C and CBP, showcasing his commitment to professional development and excellence. An alumnus of the Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting program at Seneca College, Ontario, Claudius’s qualifications reflect his dedication to leading the charge in combating financial crime.