The AML Shop is thrilled to welcome Michael Ecclestone to the team!
Michael will be joining us as a Governance, Risk and Compliance Leader. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial sector risk, regulatory compliance and legislation as an advisor, an executive, a regulator and a practicing lawyer.
Michael spent several years with the Regulatory Affairs Division of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions working on a range of complex legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives. He participated in reviews and updates to financial sector legislation, regulation and supervisory expectations. He also worked with international agencies and regulators in other jurisdictions on a range of supervisory measures, including with the BCBS AML Experts Group.
Within industry Michael has held a variety of senior roles including Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Compliance and Corporate Secretary for regulated financial institutions.
As an AML professional he has been a Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer in Canada and Money Laundering Reporting Officer in several jurisdictions worldwide.
Most recently, Michael was a Partner at a global consulting firm providing regulatory advisory services and assistance to financial sector stakeholders. Throughout his career he has specialized in resolving complex regulatory issues, leveraging his uniquely broad and deep knowledge of financial services law and regulatory frameworks around the world.
Michael brings a unique perspective to the AML Shop’s team of experts and our clients will benefit from his knowledge of current AML and other regulatory priorities.
Learn more about Michael here and please give him a warm welcome.
