Alex Beesley

Background

About Alex Beesley

An accomplished compliance professional with extensive experience of heading a financial crime and compliance department in the financial services industry. Considerable knowledge of Anti Money Laundering (AML) framework, Know Your Customer (KYC) counterparty requirements coupled with an in-depth understanding of financial crime and fraud investigations. A proactive and resourceful individual, consistently taking the initiative to flag up any suspicious activity and ensure that all avenues of investigation are followed up and all possible eventualities are considered. Logical and analytical with excellent attention to detail and an ability to focus on key information in monitoring client transactions to identify fraudulent activity and adept at collating key evidence for investigation, assembling a coherent case and presenting a compelling argument. Possessing a thorough and up to date knowledge of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations 2017, EU directives, the Proceeds of Crime Act, FATF recommendations and JMLSG guidance and an excellent background knowledge of Regulatory Compliance through ongoing training and CPD encompassing money laundering, local and international regulations, accounting standards, financial crime and cyber security.