Matthew Williamson Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Heading up the specialist credit and mortgages consultancy division within the organisation, working with various credit- and mortgage-related businesses, consulting on their systems and processes in relation to regulation and wider legislation, as applicable. This includes both pre- and post-FCA application stages, auditing, supervision and enforcement work, delivering training providing ongoing and up to date consultancy advice, managing sales and new business for the division and leading a… Show more Heading up the specialist credit and mortgages consultancy division within the organisation, working with various credit- and mortgage-related businesses, consulting on their systems and processes in relation to regulation and wider legislation, as applicable. This includes both pre- and post-FCA application stages, auditing, supervision and enforcement work, delivering training providing ongoing and up to date consultancy advice, managing sales and new business for the division and leading a skilled team of compliance professional. As a Senior Manager, I am also involved at both management at board level within the business.Business models include: Credit Lenders, Credit Brokers, Mortgage Lenders, Mortgage Brokers, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Pawn Brokers, Credit Reference Agencies, Debt Counsellors and Adjusters, Debt Collectors and Administrators and working with firms entering into Consumer Hire, Hire Purchase and Conditional Sale Agreements. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Heading up the specialist Fintech consultancy division within the organisation, working with various Fintech businesses, consulting on their systems and processes in relation to regulation and wider legislation, as applicable. This includes both pre- and post-FCA application stages, auditing, supervision and enforcement work, delivering training providing ongoing and up to date consultancy advice, managing sales and new business for the division and leading a skilled team of compliance… Show more Heading up the specialist Fintech consultancy division within the organisation, working with various Fintech businesses, consulting on their systems and processes in relation to regulation and wider legislation, as applicable. This includes both pre- and post-FCA application stages, auditing, supervision and enforcement work, delivering training providing ongoing and up to date consultancy advice, managing sales and new business for the division and leading a skilled team of compliance professional. As a Senior Manager, I am also involved at both management at board level within the business.Business models include: Equity, Debt-Based and Loan-Based Crowdfunding, Investment and Wealth Management Platforms, Electronic Money Institutions, Cryptoasset Businesses, Account Information Service Providers and Claims Management Companies.Establishment of robust policies and procedures within Thistle and it’s regulated sister company, Resolution Compliance, namely around the onboarding and monitoring of appointed representatives. This also includes the management and direction of a team of individuals in the processing of these applications. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the onboarding of appointed representatives (ARs) under an AR / Principal relationship. This involves the management and oversight of a skilled team of compliance professionals in the onboarding of new ARs, as well as wider support for the monitoring and oversight of ARs once they have been registered. Onboarding of the appointed representatives includes extensive AML/KYC assessments, both individual and company background assessments, intense business and product structuring to… Show more Responsible for the onboarding of appointed representatives (ARs) under an AR / Principal relationship. This involves the management and oversight of a skilled team of compliance professionals in the onboarding of new ARs, as well as wider support for the monitoring and oversight of ARs once they have been registered. Onboarding of the appointed representatives includes extensive AML/KYC assessments, both individual and company background assessments, intense business and product structuring to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, client management and engagement and involvement during the sales and pipeline process.Examples of business models and businesses include: Investment and Wealth Management Platforms (Revolut), Insurance Advice and Mediation Platforms (Anorak), wide range of ancillary activities from larger organisations (EDF Energy), Payment Providers (Monese) and Peer-to-Peer Lenders (Blend Loan).As the Head of Onboarding, I am involved at both management and board meetings, as well as a member of Resolution Compliance's risk committee. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

• The course was predominately essay, exam and presentation assessed developing research, analytical and communication skills, and instilling a confidence in compiling large written projects, in addition to the ability to present data and findings to any given audience.• Membership to the University of Plymouth Rugby Club saw a successful playing career during all three years of study and latterly being elected as both the equipment officer and club secretary in second and third years… Show more • The course was predominately essay, exam and presentation assessed developing research, analytical and communication skills, and instilling a confidence in compiling large written projects, in addition to the ability to present data and findings to any given audience.• Membership to the University of Plymouth Rugby Club saw a successful playing career during all three years of study and latterly being elected as both the equipment officer and club secretary in second and third years, respectively. Show less

Shaftesbury, United Kingdom

Summer Employment (Temporary)• Assisting in the recruitment of Information Technology Specialists• Telephone liaison with prospective candidates• Build a rapport with new/existing clients to find suitable placements

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Gap Year Employment (Temporary)• Assisting with marketing campaigns of new hi-fi products, understanding marketing processes and product markets• Sourcing and packaging products and information packs• Data entry at administration level

Level 3, Client Money And Assets, Pass With Merit

Level 4, Uk Regulation And Professional Integrity, Pass

Level 3, Combating Financial Crime, Pass

Level 3, Introduction To Securities And Investments, Pass

Bachelor Of Science (Hons), Criminology And Criminal Justice Studies, 2:1

Activities and Societies: University of Plymouth Mens Rugby Club Three year course which provided an in-depth knowledge of the criminal.

A Levels - Psychology, Geography And Physical Education.

• Elected School House Captain • Gillingham School Rugby 1st XV Captain • Won Gillingham School Sport Personality 2010

Gcse - 10 Gcses

Activities and Societies: • Involved in extra-curricular sports including: Rugby, Football, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics