HVHenry Villars
@henryvillars
Analytical KYC/AML professional with 5+ years of experience.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an analytical and detail-oriented KYC/AML professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in digital banking and fintech environments. My expertise lies in conducting end-to-end onboarding, financial crime investigations, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for both retail and business clients. I have a proven ability to leverage compliance tools such as WorldCheck, CIFAS, and Xero to detect and mitigate financial crime risk.
Currently, I work as a Financial Crime Investigations Analyst at Mettle by NatWest, where I investigate alerts related to money laundering and fraud, conduct transaction monitoring, and collaborate with Risk and Compliance teams. My previous roles have equipped me with a strong foundation in customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. I am passionate about process improvement and have successfully streamlined verification procedures to reduce onboarding delays.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Crime Investigations Analyst
Mettle by NatWest
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Investigate alerts related to money laundering, fraud, and sanctions breaches across SME customer accounts. Conduct in-depth transaction monitoring and submit SARs to the NCA in line with POCA and FCA standards. Collaborate with Risk and Compliance teams on escalations and external law enforcement requests.
Onboarding & KYC Analyst
Mettle by NatWest
May 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Led customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for new SME clients. Utilized compliance tools to verify identities and detect adverse media, while streamlining verification procedures to reduce onboarding delays.
Customer Operations Analyst
Bó Financial by RBS
Jun 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Resolved onboarding and payment queries in a digital-first customer support team. Investigated chargebacks and unauthorized transactions, contributing to early fraud detection and the development of KYC procedures.
Accounts Assistant
Loot Financial Services Ltd
Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)
Processed invoices using Xero, monitored payables/receivables, and performed daily bank reconciliations. Assisted with payroll and financial reporting tasks.
Customer Operations Analyst
Loot Financial Services Ltd
Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Handled onboarding, offboarding, and payment investigations for digital banking customers. Partnered with the Financial Crime team to flag fraudulent transactions and analyze customer trends.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CLCoventry University London
MBA, Global Business
2016 - 2017
Completed an MBA in Global Business, focusing on strategic management and leadership principles.
Lancaster University Management School
BSc, Accounting and Finance
2012 - 2015
Earned a BSc in Accounting and Finance with Marketing, gaining a solid foundation in financial principles and marketing strategies.
Tema International School
IGCSE, Accounting and Business
2005 - 2012
Completed IGCSE and Foundation Year in Accounting and Business, providing a strong basis for further studies in finance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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