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I bring over 10 years of experience in financial services, specialising in Client Due Diligence, Anti-Money Laundering and regulatory compliance within UK-regulated environments. My background spans wealth management, private banking and regulated dispute resolution, providing a strong understanding of both operational delivery and regulatory expectation. I have led CDD and onboarding functions through periods of growth and regulatory scrutiny, strengthening governance frameworks while improving efficiency and audit readiness. My focus is on building structured, defensible risk methodologies that withstand FCA review without constraining commercial momentum. I specialise in optimising onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes by refining risk grading models, clarifying documentation triggers and enhancing escalation protocols. Alongside this, I have delivered targeted training to front office and compliance teams to improve risk awareness, consistency and decision-making quality across the organisation. I have also enhanced management information frameworks for senior stakeholders and board-level reporting, improving visibility over risk exposure, onboarding timelines and periodic review performance. This enables firms to scale confidently, reduce operational friction and maintain robust regulatory alignment. If you are seeking senior-level expertise that balances operational efficiency with regulatory resilience, I would welcome the opportunity to support your organisation’s growth and risk management objectives.

Hello! For 15 years, I've gained extensive experience in AML, compliance, and investment banking (investment, retail banking, and Fintech). I also have experience in internal auditing, legal document review, policy drafting, and complex regulatory projects (US and EU). Also, I have extensive experience proofreading and copyediting websites, academic articles, technical documents, reports, legal reviews, etc. As a seasoned financial and consulting professional, I've consistently demonstrated resourcefulness and a results-driven approach. With a Master's degree in Human Rights law and a Bachelor's in law, I bring a unique blend of professional confidence and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. If you have a project or opportunity to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I am a Financial Crime and Compliance Expert, experienced in management and oversight of multiple global teams, preventing financial crime and delivering the best outcomes for businesses and their customers. KYC, CDD and EDD checks for onboarding, Customer comms where necessary. High volume transaction monitoring Closures, defunds and SAR writing. Oversight over AML Teams and point of escalation for all complex cases. Sign-off and submission for suspicious activity reports. Creation and review of business wide risk assessments, customer risk assessments and new product risk assessments. Creating and managing transaction monitoring and payment screening rules. Writing and reviewing policies and procedures for the AML and Compliance functions, including but not limited to, onboarding and KYC, transaction monitoring, internal and external reporting and offboarding. Internal and external reporting to boards, committees key partners, suppliers and regulators. Oversight and management of compliance monitoring programme. Onboarding, management and training of junior AML staff and wider company teams in relation to AML and CTF.

Due to current workload and professional commitments, I am unable to offer unpaid meetings or consultations. I am a UK-qualified lawyer and Commissioner for Oaths with extensive experience advising businesses and individuals on civil litigation and advocacy matters, fraud & money claims, asset recovery, anti-money laundering (AML), and regulatory compliance. My work increasingly focuses on complex risk and compliance issues at the intersection of law, finance, and technology. Furthermore, I regularly advise clients on intellectual rights, GDPR, UK data protection obligations, and cybersecurity governance, including alignment with NIST and DORA requirements. I have worked with organisations across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Europe, and the United States, supporting businesses in fintech, Web3 and AI development, cybersecurity, corporate banking, cryptocurrency, SaaS, and TLD technology. I hold the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course/LLM (Master's degree) from Nottingham Law School. I also completed the Civil Litigation Course at the University of Law (Level 7, equivalent to a master’s degree). I am known for clear communication, prompt responses, and providing structured legal advice tailored to each client’s regulatory environment and commercial objectives. If you need focused legal or regulatory advisory support, you are welcome to get in touch, and I will respond as promptly as possible. Thank you. Ahmed Othman Lawyer and Commissioner for Oaths in England BACC, LLB, GDL, LPC/LLM AIO Legal Services

I am a KYC AML consulting with a decade of experience in consulting with global banking and fintech clients supporting with risk mitigation and policy/procedure creation and ongoing support. Specialist in risk assessments, Sanctions (OFAC, HMT etc), Transaction Monitoring, Anti Bribery & Corruption, Adverse media and PEP screening, Onboarding, Remediation and much more.

200+ engagements | MBA (Imperial) + LLM + CAMS I help founders, CFOs, and General Counsels with legal drafting, regulatory compliance, contract review, corporate structuring, transaction support, and operational strategy. Engagements span the UAE, the UK, ADGM, the DIFC, and the broader GCC, with clients ranging from MNCs and fintechs to growth-stage startups. Core services: -- Legal drafting and contract review: shareholder agreements, SPAs, NDAs, service agreements, employment contracts, settlement agreements, term sheets, operating agreements, vendor and procurement contracts. -- Regulatory compliance and advisory: AML and CAMS-aligned advisory, KYC frameworks, GDPR and data protection, FATCA, sanctions, financial services regulation, fintech and embedded finance positioning, ADGM and DIFC corporate work, UAE labour law and MOHRE compliance. -- Corporate and transactional: entity structuring, holding company setups, SPV formation, M&A support, due diligence, capital raise documentation, shareholder restructuring, cap table reviews, governance frameworks. -- Strategy and operations: Chief of Staff support, project management, vendor and procurement management, legal operations, CMS and e-billing, business analysis, executive support. -- Research and writing: white papers, regulatory positioning papers, executive summaries, board memos, market research, legal research, proposal drafting, technical and academic editing. -- Content and thought leadership: published on Quartz, Avalara, and other platforms. I also run a financial markets newsletter reaching 10,000+ subscribers covering the US, UK, and APAC markets. Industries: fintech, financial services, SaaS and technology, e-commerce, professional services, real estate, energy, healthcare, and consumer brands. Tools and frameworks: PowerPoint, Excel, Notion, Slack, Asana, ClickUp, and others. How I work: Structured, written-first, and direct. I lead with a clear scope, surface risks early, and protect the client relationship through every late-stage curveball. I work best as a force multiplier alongside internal teams. Regards, Vatsal B.