Christopher Richards Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Leading a team conducting AML, sanctions, terrorism, fraud, markets, internal and whistleblowing investigations across 15 jurisdictions.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

-- Conducting targeted review of High Risk Correspondent Bank activities to identify red flags and higherrisk characteristics of the account.- Establishing timely review schedules and identification and monitoring of “Red Flags” on targeted Customers (incld. Correspondent Banks).- Preparation of periodic and ad hoc Management Information.- Providing oversight on defining the scope of targeted reviews, ‘Red Flags’ and appropriate investigation protocols.- Providing inputs… Show more -- Conducting targeted review of High Risk Correspondent Bank activities to identify red flags and higherrisk characteristics of the account.- Establishing timely review schedules and identification and monitoring of “Red Flags” on targeted Customers (incld. Correspondent Banks).- Preparation of periodic and ad hoc Management Information.- Providing oversight on defining the scope of targeted reviews, ‘Red Flags’ and appropriate investigation protocols.- Providing inputs into divisional policies, procedures and risk assessments.- Participating in tuning and optimisation of transaction monitoring systems, as required. Show less

Scotland Yard

• Lead investigator to a team conducting serious and complex national and international financial crime investigations relating to bribery, fraud and money laundering. • Setting investigative strategies that include root cause analysis, review and case disposal. • Managing corporate and public sector investigations, business intelligence and due diligence. • Develop intelligence sharing amongst key stakeholders as well as providing recommendations on disruption and prevention… Show more • Lead investigator to a team conducting serious and complex national and international financial crime investigations relating to bribery, fraud and money laundering. • Setting investigative strategies that include root cause analysis, review and case disposal. • Managing corporate and public sector investigations, business intelligence and due diligence. • Develop intelligence sharing amongst key stakeholders as well as providing recommendations on disruption and prevention strategies in regards to financial crime. • Relationship management with private sector compliance, financial crime and legal departments. • Building and maintaining relationships and intelligence sharing with industry bodies to minimise financial loss. • Assessment of allegations and intelligence relating to high value fraud, money laundering and bribery. • Practical knowledge of FCA, SFO, MOJ, TI and DOJ guidance on Bribery Act and FCPA. • Advising third party organisations on adequate procedures relating to AML and ABC. • Investigating and supervising suspicious activity reports (SAR), production orders and applications under POCA. Where appropriate disclosing reports to financial institutions to prevent money laundering. • Practical knowledge of FCA, FATF, JMLSG and EU directives in regards to AML. • Reviewing enhanced due diligence to identify risk and fraudulent businesses/customers. • Identification, assessment and management of financial, physical and reputational risk and implementing appropriate prevention and reduction controls. • Providing comprehensive case reports for senior stakeholders including review, analysis and verification of evidence. • Presenting information to senior stakeholders/external parties on matters relating to whistle blowers. • Analysis and assessment of intelligence relating to whistle blowers including risk assessment. • Working with legal counsel to achieve appropriate outcomes and ensuring organisational protection. Show less

Diploma, Anti Money Laundering

Masters Degree, Fraud Management And Financial Crime

Diploma, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Advanced Certfificate In Managing Sanctions Risk

Specialist Certificate In Money Laundering In Correspondent Banking, Anti-Money Laundering

Accredited Financial Crime Investigator