Jacob Morehead

Background

About Jacob Morehead

Jacob is a seasoned professional with a decade of experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Though originally from Australia, he now resides in the United States. With a Bachelor's in Business, majoring in Finance, and a Certified Commercial Cannabis Expert Jacob has honed his expertise in risk management, working extensively with highly regulated industries such as banks, gaming, online fintechs with NBFI/MSB licenses, and marijuana businesses. He possesses an extensive background in regulatory compliance and AML/CTF across a range of geographies, including the Northern America and APAC. Throughout his career, Jacob has demonstrated success in various roles, from AML/BSA and compliance management to fraud prevention. At WorldRemit, an international online money transmitter, Jacob served as a Senior APAC Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Analyst, responsible for the daily operations of the AML/CTF framework, including KYC/CDD/EDD/TM, and the primary point of contact for escalations across the APAC jurisdictions. He also held leadership roles, assisting the company in expanding its operations within the APAC region and attaining licenses in Japan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Additionally, Jacob was the Senior Global Fraud Analyst, overseeing the day-to-day operations of anti-fraud management, including the remote management of a staff of 5 based in Manila, Philippines.