Priscilla Omang
@priscillaoche
International compliance, governance, and financial crime leader building AML/CFT and regulatory control frameworks across borders.
What I'm looking for
I’m an international compliance, governance and financial crime leader with 14+ years across banking, asset management, investment services, fintech, payments and technology-enabled businesses. I build and strengthen compliance frameworks—AML/CFT controls, merchant risk models, governance documentation, and regulatory operating models—so firms can grow across multiple jurisdictions with robust governance.
Across the UK, UAE and cross-border markets, I support FCA/DFSA/FSRA/SCA-related compliance environments, lead compliance monitoring and testing, and advise senior leadership on regulatory risk and remediation. Recently, as Fractional Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance, I’ve led governance and compliance frameworks for cross-border payments infrastructure, reduced AML false positives by 30%, and developed enhanced due diligence (KYB/EDD) frameworks for higher-risk sectors including iGaming, Forex, Digital Assets and cross-border digital services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fractional Head Legal, Risk & Compliance
101 Premium Limited
Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)
Led the design and implementation of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks for an across-border payments infrastructure business. Developed AML/CFT policies, KYB procedures, and enhanced due diligence frameworks for higher-risk merchant sectors, advising on regulatory perimeter considerations for payment orchestration and related partnerships.
Senior Associate - Investment Governance
Waystone Capital Solutions
Jan 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Oversaw compliance monitoring for a UK fund distribution business with £4bn AUM across 50+ funds. Supported FCA requirements including Consumer Duty, Product Governance, and SMCR, and delivered thematic reviews, control testing, and compliance training to strengthen remediation and the control environment.
Compliance Officer, Private Banking
Emirates NBD
Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years)
Acted as a key compliance liaison between the Securities and Commodities Authority and the bank’s wealth management business, providing regulatory oversight across investment distribution, private banking, and wealth management. Reduced AML monitoring false positives by 30% and improved suspicious activity reporting timelines through monitoring enhancements, while reviewing investment products pri
Compliance & Risk Analyst
CCL Limited
May 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Designed and implemented compliance monitoring programs, policies, and operational risk controls for 15 regulated financial services firms. Supported licensing and regulatory submissions for DFSA and FSRA, conducted regulatory gap assessments and internal compliance reviews, and drafted governance frameworks, compliance manuals, and policies including GDPR-aligned data protection and cross-border
Company Secretary & Legal Adviser
Layer3 Limited
Apr 2011 - Sep 2015 (4 years 5 months)
Built the organisation’s legal, governance, compliance, and internal control framework during a significant growth phase. Advised the Board and executives on governance, regulatory obligations, and contractual risk, managing board governance and statutory filings, developing vendor governance and contract risk assessment processes, and supporting public procurement and technology contracting activ
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Law School
Barrister-at-Law (BL), Law
Qualified as a Barrister-at-Law (BL) through the Nigerian Law School.
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Lagos.
Chartered Governance Institute
Member, Governance
Holds membership with the Chartered Governance Institute.
ACAMS
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), Anti-Money Laundering
Earned the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) certification.
University of Reading
MSc, Capital Markets Regulation & Compliance
Completed an MSc in Capital Markets Regulation & Compliance at the University of Reading.
University of Manchester
ICA (International Diploma), Governance, Risk & Compliance
Completed an ICA (International Diploma) in Governance, Risk & Compliance at the University of Manchester.
University of Warwick
LLM, International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation
Completed an LLM in International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation at the University of Warwick.
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