With over 25 years of experience in compliance and finance, I have developed a strong expertise in regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, risk management, and internal audit. I have worked with various financial institutions, including wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks, in the UK and Europe, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as EMIR, MiFID II, and GDPR.Currently the CO and MLRO for Hybrid Advice Central Limited, a tech powered consolidator within the financial planning and wealth management arena in the UK. As a compliance manager at Mirova, I was responsible for overseeing the compliance function, acting as the SMF 16 and 17, and managing the finance department. I designed and implemented effective compliance policies and procedures, monitored and reported on compliance risks and incidents, advised senior management and stakeholders on compliance matters, and liaised with regulators and auditors. I also supported the business development and operational activities of the company, such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and contract negotiation. I am a certified fraud examiner (CFE), a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA), and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (MCIL). I speak fluent French, some Italian, German and Russian. I have a keen interest in European affairs and culture.