Eyitayo Ajayi

Detail-orientated and analytical KYC analyst with experience conducting customer due diligence (CDD), know your customer (KYC) reviews, AML compliance, customer risk assessments, sanctions screening, PEP screening, adverse media screening, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in analysing customer information, verifying documentation, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies. Alongside my financial crime experience, I have over 12 years of experience in brand management, marketing, project management, and business operations, where I developed exceptional stakeholder management, communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

I thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments and have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work within strict deadlines.

KYC Analyst - IGN bank (storm recruitment)

(2023-07)

• Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for new and existing customers in accordance with AML, CDD, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) by verifying customer identity and reviewing documentation to support compliant client onboarding.
• Complete customer risk assessments by analysing ownership structures, business activities, source documentation, and geographical risk.
• Screen customers against Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions, and adverse media databases to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Review customer files to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Liaise with relationship managers, Compliance teams, and internal stakeholders to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve KYC queries.
• Escalate high-risk cases and unusual findings for enhanced review where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic customer records in line with GDPR and company data protection policies.
• Support periodic KYC reviews and remediation projects to ensure customer records remain current and compliant.
• Deliver work within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Keep up to date with evolving AML legislation, financial crime regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Brand Management, Marketing & Project Manager - Orange Academy

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Lead strategic marketing campaigns to increase student enrolment, improve brand visibility, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies across digital and traditional platforms.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Manage administrative operations, documentation, contracts, and organisational records with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare reports, analyse marketing performance data, and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, educational partners, and key stakeholders.
• Organise events, training programmes, and promotional campaigns to support organisational objectives.
• Monitor project performance, identify operational risks, and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain confidential business information while ensuring compliance with organisational procedures.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other digital tools to support reporting and project delivery.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

BSc (Hons) - Civil Engineering - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria