Esther Aikomo

Conducted CDD screening using Dow Jones and transaction monitoring to detect AML/fraud risks, implementing onboarding controls that reduced high-risk clients by 15%. Ensured compliance with HMRC and FCA standards and supported sanctions/PEP screening.

Supported refugee services by providing casework assistance and coordinating referrals, contributing to client support and community integration outcomes during 2022–2023.

Analyzed counterparties' financial and compliance histories to define risk profiles and completed KYC/CDD processes, contributing to a 14% drop in legal breaches. Produced MI reports and improved controls, boosting compliance effectiveness by 17%.

Performed risk assessments, audits and regulatory monitoring to identify compliance gaps and implement controls, improving risk resilience by 12% and increasing NSFR by 16%. Delivered training and corrective action plans to enforce corporate governance.

Reviewed and negotiated commercial contracts including a £114M loan restructuring and settlement agreements, securing a £1.9M resolution from an initial £78M claim and protecting business interests through robust contract governance.

Assisted with legal research and due diligence tasks supporting fee-earners and case preparation during a 2013 internship.

Completed a Master of Science in Crisis and Disaster Management at the University of Portsmouth in 2021.

Awarded an LL.M. in Oil and Gas Law from the University of Aberdeen in 2019.

Completed the professional legal training program at the Nigerian Law School in 2010.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2009.

Completed a Diploma in Law at Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2004.