Michael Ekundayo
Summary
A highly skilled Client On-boarding & Compliance Specialist with over three years of experience in KYC, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management. Expertise in client due diligence, onboarding complex entity types, PEP assessments, adverse media screening, and compliance monitoring. Strong knowledge of FCA regulations, MiFID, Dodd-Frank, FATCA, and financial crime frameworks, with proven ability to manage client documentation, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Client On-boarding & Compliance Analyst
KPMG
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Led client on-boarding processes, ensuring compliance with FCA, MiFID, and Dodd-Frank regulations
- Conducted PEP assessments, adverse media screening, and due diligence on new and existing clients
- Assisted in Compliance Risk Assessments (CRA) and Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) to evaluate control effectiveness
- Worked alongside Relationship Managers & Compliance Teams to compile and complete KYC documentation for Trusts, LLPs, Hedge Funds, Charities, and Foundations
- Provided Management Information (MI) reports to senior stakeholders, enhancing regulatory transparency
- Partnered with auditors to review and enhance compliance procedures
KYC/Due Diligence & Compliance Analyst
The Norinchukin Bank
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed client due diligence and trading documentation for complex entity types (Funds, Trusts, SPVs)
- Assisted in Best Execution compliance by ensuring trade monitoring aligned with regulatory requirements
- Conducted KYC risk assessments, identifying deficiencies in compliance processes and proposing enhancements
- Performed adverse media screening and monitored politically exposed persons (PEPs) to mitigate financial crime risks
- Liaised with internal auditors to facilitate compliance reviews and ensure adherence to FCA regulations
- Kept up to date with regulatory changes and advised on amendments to compliance policies
AML KYC Analyst
FBN
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted enhanced due diligence (EDD) and AML risk assessments for high-risk clients
- Reviewed client financial statements, transaction histories, and adverse media reports to identify suspicious activity
- Assisted in regulatory reporting and compliance audits, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
- Escalated findings related to financial crime risk to senior compliance officers for further investigation
Skills
- Client On-boarding & Due Diligence (KYC, AML, CDD, EDD)
- Entity Types: Trusts, Hedge Funds, LLPs, Charities, SPVs, Foundations
- Regulatory Compliance (FCA, MiFID, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, FATCA, JMLSG)
- PEP Assessments & Adverse Media Screening
- Compliance Monitoring & Thematic Reviews
- Regulatory Reporting & Auditor Liaison
- Data Analysis & Risk Management
- KYC Tools: World-Check, OneSource, Equifax, Lexis-Nexis, Actimize
Interest
- Football
- Travel & Adventure
- Music
Timeline
Client On-boarding & Compliance Analyst
KPMG
12.2023 - 06.2024
KYC/Due Diligence & Compliance Analyst
The Norinchukin Bank
07.2021 - 12.2023
AML KYC Analyst
FBN
01.2021 - 07.2021
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