Zainab Abdul Karim

Experienced Compliance professional with 8 years of experience in regulated financial services. Skilled in client onboarding, due diligence checks, risk review processes, regulatory compliance support, and maintaining accurate client records. Currently working in a senior compliance capacity, supporting internal compliance processes, client reviews, and regulatory requirements.

Seeking a full-time compliance role within a structured legal services environment to gain broader exposure and develop within a larger compliance team.

Compliance Officer - London, UK

(2018-07)

• Conduct client onboarding checks and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Carry out customer due diligence and enhanced checks for higher-risk clients.
• Support ongoing monitoring and periodic client reviews.
• Perform screening checks against sanctions, PEP, and risk indicators.
• Assess client risk levels and escalate cases where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and compliance systems.
• Support internal review processes and audit requirements.
• Assist with account opening and closure procedures.
• Provide day-to-day compliance support to internal teams.

Bookkeeping & Accounts Assistant (Internship) - London, UK

(2018-01 - 2018-06)

• Assisted with financial record keeping and reconciliations.
• Supported preparation of financial reports and documentation.
• Helped maintain accurate accounting records and administrative tasks.

Customer Service & Sales Advisor (Volunteer) - London, UK

(2017-03 - 2018-03)

• Provided customer service in a busy retail environment.
• Handled transactions and daily cash balancing.
• Supported general store operations and customer support tasks.

Diploma - AAT Level 3 Accounting - City of Westminster College (2017)

Certificate - AAT Level 2 Accounting - Westminster Adult Education Service (2016)

GCSE - Mathematics - Westminster Adult Education Service (2014)