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Kwaku Larbi

@kwakularbi

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Compliance and regulatory professional specialising in risk and audits.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for fully remote, international compliance or regulatory operations roles where I can lead risk-based assurance, shape controls and policies, advise stakeholders, and support audit readiness while working with cross-functional teams and regulators.

I am a compliance and regulatory professional with over five years' experience supporting organisations across energy, financial services, charity and infrastructure sectors. I combine legal training and postgraduate study in Compliance and Regulations with practical experience implementing regulatory controls and supporting audit readiness.

I have delivered measurable improvements — streamlining monitoring and reporting to reduce audit findings by 25%, implementing regulatory obligations with zero penalties, and enhancing donor and client trust through timely compliance and reporting. I regularly engage with large firms, regulators and cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory change into operational guidance.

I seek to add value in fully remote, international compliance and regulatory operations roles by building robust controls, conducting risk-based assurance, and advising stakeholders pragmatically to ensure regulatory confidence and business resilience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regulatory Support Advisor

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ICAEW

Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)

Provide regulatory interface and case management for members and regulated firms, ensuring accurate handling of applications, notifications and annual returns to support audit readiness and consistent decision-making.

Regulatory Compliance Case Management Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory Reporting Cross Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance Officer

Valda Energy

Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Led implementation of new regulatory obligations and streamlined monitoring and reporting, reducing regulatory audit findings by 25% while maintaining zero regulatory penalties.

Compliance Monitoring Policy Development Internal Audit Risk Management Regulatory Change Operational Controls

Junior Compliance Officer

Trend GH

Feb 2021 - Feb 2023 (2 years)

Conducted risk assessments and internal audits for water and sanitation projects, implemented monitoring systems that improved water quality oversight and reduced compliance violations by 15%.

Risk Assessment Internal Audit WHO guidelines Documentation Monitoring & Evaluation Training

Relationship Account Manager

Barclaycard

Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Managed a portfolio of 200+ SMEs, drove £70,000 in additional revenue through cross-selling and achieved a 98% client retention rate during the pandemic through proactive account management.

Client Relationship Management Sales Portfolio Management Financial Analysis Cross Selling Customer Retention Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Law

Master of Laws, Compliance and Regulations

2025 - 2026

Grade: First Class (modules in International Trade Law and International Energy Law)

Postgraduate LLM in Compliance and Regulations with First Class performance in international legal subjects, focusing on global regulatory frameworks, risk, and governance.