Fraser Wilson
@fraserwilson
Senior AML and compliance leader with 8+ years in fund administration and team management.
What I'm looking for
I am an ACAMS-certified AML and Compliance professional with 8+ years of experience across Canada, Luxembourg and Ireland, specializing in financial crime risk, ODD/KYC, sanctions, and AML/CTF regulatory requirements. I've led high-performing teams and acted as a subject matter expert supporting AML processes and international client operations. With deep experience in AML review, escalations, stakeholder communication and process improvement, I focus on delivering accurate, risk-aligned outcomes while maintaining strong service quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Unit Manager - AML & ODD
International Financial Data Services
Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)
Oversaw International Business Operations AML and ODD functions, managing day-to-day service delivery, people management and process documentation while liaising with Compliance/MLRO and external partners to ensure regulatory adherence.
Group Manager - AML & ODD
International Financial Data Services
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
Managed International Business Operations for AML/ODD, ensuring execution of processes in line with CSSF 12-02, FATCA/CRS and led people development, procedure governance and client due diligence reporting.
Team Lead - Anti‑Money Laundering
International Financial Data Services
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)
Led AML team operations to ensure compliance with Luxembourg 12-02, managed escalations, approvals and reporting, and supported client meetings while providing performance feedback and development to staff.
Senior Manager - Compliance
International Financial Data Services
Apr 2022 - Mar 2023 (11 months)
Acted as deputy MLRO and oversaw IFDS Canada AML Compliance Program, managing sanction screening, anti‑bribery program, training and escalated AML case reviews while coordinating with Luxembourg and Ireland compliance teams.
Team Lead - Anti‑Money Laundering
International Financial Data Services
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Supervised AML operations to ensure timely processing of account/broker setups and maintenance in line with Luxembourg requirements, handled sensitive client enquiries and supported reporting and stakeholder communications.
Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist
International Financial Data Services
May 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Reviewed documentation for new and existing investor/broker accounts to assess risk and ensure Ireland and Luxembourg regulatory compliance, managed escalations and contributed to AML/KYC policy maintenance and process improvements.
Unit Manager - Business Operations
International Financial Data Services
Aug 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)
Managed a team of 14 delivering execution services for a tier-one client, overseeing shifts, controls, SLAs and performance management while driving procedural improvements and participating in senior service reviews.
Client Service Associate
State Street Financial Services Luxembourg
Jun 2014 - Jun 2017 (3 years)
Provided client service for private equity, real estate and hedge fund clients, coordinating internal teams, drafting SOPs, delivering KPI reports and supporting client meetings and onboarding/offboarding processes.
Education
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St. George's International School, Luxembourg
IGCSE / AS Level, General Secondary Education
Completed IGCSE and AS level courses including English Literature, English Language, Combined Sciences, Maths, ICT, French, History, Art, Business Studies, French, Geography and Art.
Canterbury College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Public Services
Completed a 2-year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services.
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