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Michael Wright

@michaelwright9

I investigate complex financial crime risks, turning intelligence into decisive AML, sanctions and counter-terrorism actions.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my financial intelligence, investigation and risk-management strengths to proactively identify, assess and escalate complex financial crime risks.

At Santander UK, I analyse intelligence across economic crime risks, including counter-terrorism financing, cash-based money laundering and organised immigration crime. I escalate suspicious activity, financial crime exits and intelligence findings to help identify and mitigate emerging threats.

I represented Santander UK in national-security threat responses to multiple UK terror attacks and was a first responder to sanctions risks during the Russia-Ukraine war. I also designed a Cash Deposit dashboard used by Line 2 teams for risk-based decision-making.

Previously at Deutsche Bank, I managed the Financial Crime Investigations Unit largest global investigation at the time, contributing to more than 200 SARs disclosed to the National Crime Agency. I bring experience in complex investigations, ownership structures, PEPs, sanctions, stakeholder reporting and training colleagues.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Intelligence Officer

Current

Santander UK PLC

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Conducts analytical review of intelligence across economic crime risks, leading projects on counter-terrorist financing, cash-based money laundering, and organised immigration crime. Represents the bank in national security threat responses and provides SME knowledge to support financial crime exit decisions.