James Rickett

Background

About James Rickett

I joined the ICA in the Spring of 2019 in the capacity of a AML Course Director, I was then appointed Global Lead for AML in January 2021 and became a Fellow of the International Compliance Association in July 2021 As Global Lead for AML & sanctions compliance here at the ICA, I am very passionate on professionally developing those individuals who are looking to progress their careers in the compliance world, by sharing past experiences from my distinguished career. I believe that training will not only hone the skills and technical knowledge of individuals, but most importantly protect society from financial crime and potential terrorist attacks and ultimately save lives. Like everyone in the compliance world these days, there is not enough time in the day but my time is primarily consumed with engaging with students and fellow compliance officers around the world through the delivery of our qualifications here on offer at the International Compliance Association. I teach through a range of academic standards from essentials, certificate, advanced certificate, specialist certificate and diploma level qualification. I cover a broad range of areas including- Anti Money Laundering - Countering the Financing of Terrorism - Sanctions - Financial Crime Prevention - Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence - Trade Based Money Laundering - Mobile Financial Services - Private Banking - Correspondent Banking In addition to my teaching commitments, I am also privileged that I can contribute in other ways to the financial crime compliance community and this includes speaking at public/virtual events and producing on demand content in a range of niche areas including illegal wildlife trafficking (an area which I am very passionate about) and suspicious activity to name a few! Prior to this, I worked for 12 years at a world-renowned Tier 1 Bank with my most recent placement based in Middle East region, in the role of an Anti-Money Laundering Investigator in the Dubai office, where i was responsible for conducting effective and timely investigations. My career as an investigator ensured I became an expert in extensive areas, including but not limited to; anti money laundering, terrorist financing, trafficking, fraud, tax evasion and sanctions. My investigative experience spans across retail, commercial, global and private banking, as well as in trade related facilities.