Experienced Head of KYC & CDD and Deputy MLRO with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry 20+ years. Skilled in Research, Financial Crime, Anti Money Laundering, In depth Knowledge of KYC and associated regulatory requirements, EMEA KYC SME. In depth understanding of EDD requirements, AML monitoring, sanctions screening, AML financial crime. Excellent Knowledge of CFTC /LME/ ICE/ CME regulatory reporting requirements. Good understanding of MiFID II & FATCA requirements In depth knowledge of KYC requirements for Corporates, SPV, Trusts, UCITS , Complex Fund structures in high risk jurisdictions. Excellent knowledge of on-boarding requirements. In-depth knowledge of JMSLG requirements and FCA COBs rules.Excellent understanding of exchange and OTC traded financial and commodity futures and options (F&O) equities, foreign exchange & bullion, CFD’s and NDF’s.Leading the client onboarding function in the day to day management of the KYC/ AML process with ultimate decision making around individual client AML risks, escalating issues with senior management as required. Member of the ABC/AML committee and Credit committee.Establishing maintaining and monitoring financial crime processes & controls in support of the business strategy, including the risk-based approach to assessment and ongoing monitoring. Transaction monitoring, payment screening and financial crime analysis.Driving strategic change through the organisation with regard to client onboarding practices and processes, building on a strong AML compliance base. Assessing the impact of emerging regulation and legislation and oversee its implementation across all work streams.Excellent drafting skills, understanding of ISDA’s, FEOMA’s, IFEMA’s and FIA terms. Excellent practical working knowledge of Give Up Agreements and the Docs system. Technical knowledge of Corporate Guarantees incl UK processing agents, subordination agreements and Letters of Comfort. Strong professional graduated from BPP Law School.