Nilesh Patel

A results-driven financial crime specialist with over a decade of experience in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring. Proven track record in leading teams, driving regulatory compliance, and implementing risk-based assurance frameworks within financial institutions. Highly adept at identifying and mitigating financial crime risks, optimizing operational efficiencies, and ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Strong stakeholder management skills, collaborating with 1LoD and 2LoD teams to enhance financial crime oversight. Experienced in facilitating workshops, conducting AS-IS/TO-BE analysis, and delivering data-driven risk insights. Seeking to leverage expertise in fraud prevention, financial crime systems, and risk-based assurance programs to strengthen financial crime controls within a dynamic institution.

Experienced financial crime and risk assurance professional with expertise in fraud prevention, financial crime systems, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in quality assurance, remediation, and financial services transformation. Skilled in leading assurance programs, optimizing financial crime detection, and driving process improvements.

Currently pursuing PRINCE2, BCS certifications, and a Level 4 qualification to enhance expertise in project management, business analysis, and financial crime risk assurance. Combined with hands-on experience, these credentials strengthen capabilities in financial services transformation and compliance.