Princess Nwogu-Ezeronye
Financial Crime & AML Analyst
London
Summary
Results-driven Financial Crime & AML Analyst with over 2 years of experience in compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial crime prevention. Proven expertise in conducting Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), PEP/Sanction checks, and transaction monitoring to identify and mitigate risks. Demonstrated success in preventing financial crime, saving companies over £40,000 in fraud-related costs. Skilled in using AML tools like Comply Advantage, Mastercard, and Kodex to detect suspicious activities. Strong analytical and leadership abilities, with experience streamlining compliance processes and training teams to improve efficiency. ICA-certified and committed to upholding regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Associate - Financial Crime & AML Analyst (Compliance)
Currensea Limited
London, England
6 2023 - Current
- Conducted over 100 weekly PEP/Sanction checks and KYC/KYB reviews, ensuring compliance with AML regulations while facilitating market expansion
- Performed CDD and EDD on over 100 high-risk customers per week, verifying identification and business activities to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate financial crime risks
- Monitored transactions and identified over 50 money laundering cases, earning commendation from the CEO for proactive risk mitigation
- Enhanced detection of suspicious trading activities through effective transaction monitoring, reducing potential regulatory penalties, leading to over 40% decrease in incidence of suspicious trading activities in 6 months
- Implemented onboarding and training processes that improved team efficiency and strengthened compliance operation, leading to recognition being sent from 4 out of 5 new joiners
- Conducted Sanction checks via Comply Advantage for over 200 accounts every month to ensure the company did not engage with prohibited individuals or entities and maintaining strict adherence to legal requirements
- Utilized tools such as Mastercom and Kodex to reduce financial crime incidents by 30%, saving £25,000 in fraud prevention
- Diagnosed fraud-related complaints, delivering actionable insights in monthly stakeholder meetings, leading to a 10% increase in fraud detection rates
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
Compliance Executive
Currensea Limited
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed an average of 30 customer accounts weekly and escalated red flags, compiling detailed reports on high-risk cases for senior management
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and responded to over 20 fraud cases per day, preventing further losses of up to £30,000 through timely card blocks and flagged accounts
- Developed and presented fraud prevention strategies to the board, resulting in a 25% reduction in first-party fraud over six months
- Investigated over 30 conflicts of interest and produced risk assessments, ensuring adherence to compliance standards monthly
- Strengthened internal controls by conducting regular reviews and updating standard operating procedures as needed, promoting consistency in compliance practices across all departments.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to integrate compliance requirements into business processes, supporting seamless operations while mitigating risks.
- Informed executive leadership on emerging regulatory trends and their potential impact on business strategies, facilitating agile decision-making in response to evolving conditions.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Promoted a proactive approach to risk management through continuous process improvements and regular scenario analysis exercises.
AML Investigator (Compliance)
Monzo Bank
London, England
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Executed chargebacks on MasterCard disputes, recovering £15,000 and reducing financial losses
- Performed CDD on over 40 high-risk customers per week, verifying identification
- KYC and KYB checks reviewed
- Analysing potentially unusual or suspicious behaviour on customer accounts flagged by the transaction monitoring system, and deciding what action (if any) to take
- Delivered exceptional customer service, achieving a 4.5/5 average review, the highest in the team
- Identified 50 cases vulnerable customers out of a group of 1000 customers and escalated cases to specialist teams for prompt action under time-sensitive conditions, which were resolved within 2 days
- Facilitated clear communication channels between departments, enabling efficient case resolution for suspected money laundering activities.
- Stayed up-to-date on emerging trends in financial crime, proactively adapting investigative strategies accordingly.
- Provided guidance to junior investigators on complex cases, fostering professional growth and development opportunities.
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars to expand knowledge base and promote best practices among peers.
- Identified patterns of suspicious activity through meticulous transaction analysis, aiding in the detection of financial crimes.
Paralegal
Charles & Co Solicitors
London, England
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed legal research and presented findings to over 10 senior stakeholders, aiding in case handling and compliance
- Assessed and addressed conflicts of interest in case handling, contributing to effective compliance management and reducing potential legal risks
- Collaborated with the Risk Team to implement information barriers across over 10 departments, which reduced data breaches by 20%, ensuring confidentiality in compliance matters
- Delivered GDPR compliance presentations, enhancing business adherence to data protection laws and regulatory standards, increases number of colleagues aware of data protection laws by 50%
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay current with regulatory changes and best practices
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Summer Intern
Baker Botts
London, England
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted legal research on key topics in corporate law, intellectual property, energy, and litigation, providing detailed analyses that contributed to strategy development in over 5 active cases.
- Analyzed case law, statutes, and regulations, producing legal memoranda that supported decision-making for at least 10 ongoing matters.
- Assisted in drafting over 10 legal documents, including briefs, contracts, client communications, and motions, enhancing accuracy and compliance under the supervision of senior attorneys.
- Participated in document reviews for litigation and corporate cases, identifying critical information, organizing case files, and creating concise summaries that improved team efficiency by approximately 15%.
- Attended 8 client meetings to gain insight into case strategies and develop a deeper understanding of client needs, contributing to a more client-centered approach.
- Conducted background checks and prepared evidence summaries on 4 opposing parties, providing essential information that strengthened case positioning.
- Engaged in mentoring activities, receiving feedback that improved legal research efficiency and document drafting, enhancing task completion rates within the team.
- Maintained a strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout the summer internship program, earning recognition from supervisors for outstanding performance and commitment to team success.
Education
Master of Law (LLM) And Legal Practice Course(LPC) - Legal Practice Course (LPC), Media and Entertainment, Legal Regulations, Intellectual Property, Employment
BPP University
London 01.2022 - Current
LLB (Hons) - Law
Brunel University
London, ENG 09.2018 - 07.2021
A Levels - English Literature - A, Sociology - A, Mathematics - C
Christ The King 6th Form College
London 09.2016 - 07.2018
Skills
Mastercom/Kodex/Comply Advantage
CDD/EDD
PEP/Sanction Screening/Transaction Monitoring
First-Party Fraud/Financial Crime Mitigation/Chargebacks
Risk Assessments/Reporting/Data Analysis
BACs Payments/Amazon Web Services
Leadership/Communication/Attention to Detail
Certification
ICA Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering, 07/23
Timeline
Compliance Executive
Currensea Limited
07.2022 - 06.2023
AML Investigator (Compliance)
Monzo Bank
02.2022 - 07.2022
Master of Law (LLM) And Legal Practice Course(LPC) - Legal Practice Course (LPC), Media and Entertainment, Legal Regulations, Intellectual Property, Employment
BPP University
01.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Charles & Co Solicitors
09.2021 - 02.2022
Summer Intern
Baker Botts
06.2021 - 09.2021
LLB (Hons) - Law
Brunel University
09.2018 - 07.2021
A Levels - English Literature - A, Sociology - A, Mathematics - C
Christ The King 6th Form College
09.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Associate - Financial Crime & AML Analyst (Compliance)
Currensea Limited
6 2023 - Current
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