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@estheraikomo
I am an experienced CDD and compliance analyst reducing regulatory risk.
I am a dynamic compliance professional with over 10 years' experience in Customer Due Diligence, KYC processes and UK regulatory compliance across banking, oil & gas and maritime sectors. I lead end-to-end CDD and onboarding programmes, conduct transaction monitoring and adverse media screening using tools such as Dow Jones, and have delivered measurable risk reduction including a 15% decrease in high-risk clients and a 95% compliance rate on new account onboarding.
I combine corporate law expertise with contract lifecycle management to negotiate and execute high-value agreements—having supported loan restructurings and contracts (including a £114M restructuring and multi-million pound settlements and ROV contracts). I focus on pragmatic process improvement, stakeholder engagement and strengthening control frameworks to boost compliance effectiveness and reduce legal and financial exposure.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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.
British Red Cross
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
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%.
Marine Platforms Ltd
Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)
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.
Marine Platforms Ltd
Jan 2011 - Jan 2021 (10 years)
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.
Olaniwun Ajayi LLP
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 10 months)
Assisted with legal research and due diligence tasks supporting fee-earners and case preparation during a 2013 internship.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Master of Science, Crisis and Disaster Management
Completed a Master of Science in Crisis and Disaster Management at the University of Portsmouth in 2021.
Master of Laws, Oil and Gas Law
Awarded an LL.M. in Oil and Gas Law from the University of Aberdeen in 2019.
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Completed the professional legal training program at the Nigerian Law School in 2010.
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2009.
Diploma in Law, Law
Completed a Diploma in Law at Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2004.
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