Zainab Yusuff
About Zainab Yusuff
Zainab Yusuff is a Financial Crime Compliance Associate at CIBC in London, with a background in law and finance and a diverse career in compliance and banking.
Current Role at CIBC
Zainab Yusuff has been serving as a Financial Crime Compliance Associate at CIBC in London since 2018. In this role, she is involved in identifying and mitigating financial crimes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing internal controls. Her work primarily focuses on protecting the financial institution from risks related to financial crimes, leveraging her comprehensive understanding of compliance and legal requirements.
Professional Experience in Financial Compliance
Zainab has amassed significant experience in financial compliance, having worked at various esteemed organizations. She served as a Membership Associate in Capital Markets at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) from 2017 to 2018. Before that, she was a Compliance Executive at Global Reach Partners Ltd from 2016 to 2017. She also gathered insights into Know Your Customer (KYC) processes as a KYC Analyst at Lloyds Bank between 2015 and 2016.
Early Career and Legal Roles
Zainab began her career in various assistant roles, providing her with a solid foundation in legal and customer-facing positions. She worked briefly as a Legal Assistant at DKLM LLP in 2014 and at Fisher Meredith in 2009. Additionally, she gained experience as a Community Banker at Barclays UK in 2015 and sales assistant roles at John Lewis Partnership and Superdrug between 2010 and 2014. These diverse early roles contributed to her versatile skill set.
Educational Background in Law and Finance
Zainab holds an MSc in Law and Finance from Queen Mary University of London, completed with Merit in 2018. She also earned an LLB in Law from the University of Leicester, graduating in 2015. Her early education includes studying Government & Politics, Media Studies, and Sociology at St Charles Sixth Form College from 2010 to 2012, and achieving 8 A-C's in GCSEs at The Norwood School from 2005 to 2010. This strong educational background underpins her expertise in both legal and financial sectors.
Community Engagement and Awards
From a young age, Zainab demonstrated strong community engagement and leadership. At 14, she served on the Youth Council in Brixton Town Hall. She participated in the Young Enterprise enrichment programme, aimed at developing business skills in young people. In recognition of her early achievements, she received the Lambeth Achievement Award in 2010. These experiences reflect her commitment to community service and her proactive nature.