Michael Brown Ma, Fica Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• National responsibility for the management and development of the Firm's Fraud offering across the business.• Work closely with Segment Head, Sector Leads and Client Partners to develop the Fraud proposition for clients.• Work with the innovation team on Fraud prevention / detection tools including intel solutions (use of intelligence and data analytics), and with Heads of Service Delivery and Team Managers to ensure such tools are… Show more • National responsibility for the management and development of the Firm's Fraud offering across the business.• Work closely with Segment Head, Sector Leads and Client Partners to develop the Fraud proposition for clients.• Work with the innovation team on Fraud prevention / detection tools including intel solutions (use of intelligence and data analytics), and with Heads of Service Delivery and Team Managers to ensure such tools are available. • Develop value-add fraud propositions for clients to assist in the identification, defence and where appropriate prosecution of fraudsters.• Chair the Firms Fraud Group Meetings.• Work closely with relevant Government / Industry bodies and trade associations. Look at the development of opportunities to grow fraud capability across the business.• Work alongside/compliment business crime offering and other fraud specialisms.• Development of knowledge and thought leadership of fraud issues across the business• Act as a subject matter expert with Fraud Co-ordinators on fraud related matters. Show less

Law Enforcement

Voluntary unpaid position

Uk National Responsibilities

• Developed, implemented and directed a robust counter fraud intelligence and data protection disclosure strategy • Led large multidisciplinary teams to identify multi-million pound fraud by & deliver effective counter measures • Supported a major organisational change strategy, leading to a successful divestment & an initial public offering • Finalist at the National Insurance Fraud Awards for reducing business risk using innovative intelligence methods 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016… Show more • Developed, implemented and directed a robust counter fraud intelligence and data protection disclosure strategy • Led large multidisciplinary teams to identify multi-million pound fraud by & deliver effective counter measures • Supported a major organisational change strategy, leading to a successful divestment & an initial public offering • Finalist at the National Insurance Fraud Awards for reducing business risk using innovative intelligence methods 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify emerging insurance risks, threats & trends in an ever-changing sector• Managed complex intelligence investigations & prosecution referral processes across a range of criminal offences• Drove change; implementing process improvements & performance initiatives to optimise efficiency & add value • Developed information disclosure/intelligence policies, practice, procedures & strategy for external organisations• Consistently ensured regulatory/legislative compliance of all data protection disclosures to proactively reduce risk• Managed the development & implementation of a major restructuring program within remit, budget and deadline• Invited as a key-note speaker at media/industry events and panel forums as a counter fraud intelligence expert, chaired and presented the 2016 European Conference 'Excellence in Insurance Fraud Management' Berlin, 2018 panelist at the USA Annual Insurance Fraud Conference * Post Insurance - Insurance Fraud Award Winner 2014, 2016, 2017 & 2018 - 'Counter Fraud Intelligence Team', 'Collaboration Award', 'Fraud Fighter' * Insurance Post - Technology & Innovation Award Winner 2018 - Partnership Award in Technology and Innovation* Tackling Economic Crime Awards Finalist 2019, ‘Outstanding Manager/Director’ Show less

Insurance Industry

Voluntary unpaid position

National Responsibilities England & Wales

• Restructured the SRA’s intelligence function; managing 11,000 legal entities & a national workforce of 650,000• Strategically led cross-functional teams to develop intelligence products for use in regulatory investigations• Pioneered the early flow of intelligence and information in relation to professional misconduct, fraud & dishonesty• Secured the successful arrest & conviction of a disgraced solicitor who had evaded capture for 10 years with £12m• Led initiatives to reduce… Show more • Restructured the SRA’s intelligence function; managing 11,000 legal entities & a national workforce of 650,000• Strategically led cross-functional teams to develop intelligence products for use in regulatory investigations• Pioneered the early flow of intelligence and information in relation to professional misconduct, fraud & dishonesty• Secured the successful arrest & conviction of a disgraced solicitor who had evaded capture for 10 years with £12m• Led initiatives to reduce mortgage fraud; leading to the arrest of a long-standing fugitive & a coveted SRA award• Worked closely with the Police, HMRC, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, societies & legal providers• Engendered positive change; implementing process improvements for banks & a new vetting policy for lawyers• Advised key decision-makers on intelligence strategy, regulatory development, policy & procedures • Enhanced corporate governance; introducing an integrated approach to regulatory control and risk management Show less

Force Wide Responsibility

• Transformed the management of covert intelligence; implementing processes, procedures & training for staff• Set up a centralised covert bureau; writing policies & establishing best practices to record & manage intelligence • Ranked in the top two police forces following the implementation of new risk processes and compliance measures • Invited to prepare and present significant documentation to guide the higher judiciary on highly sensitive issues

Force Wide Responsibility

A serving police officer with Thames Valley Police, having gained significant policing and investigative experience working within the Roads Policing and the Criminal Investigations Department. Latterly specialising in all areas of Intelligence. Whilst a serving officer I received a number of Commendations for my attention to detail and investigative skills.

Diploma, Anti Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing, Merit

Certificate, Money Laundering Awareness, Merit

Activities and Societies: Post Graduate, studies completed whilst in full time employment.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Fraud Management

Activities and Societies: Post Graduate, studies completed whilst in full time employment

Pg Certificate, Fraud Management