James was appointed Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO for Santander London Branch in 2024. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the team, interacting with the wider Santander Anti-Money Laundering teams, as well as day-to-day management of Anti-Money Laundering operations. Prior to this role James was appointed Head of Financial Crime, Europe and Asia-Pacific in late 2017 to lead the Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime function across the region. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the team, interacting with the global TD Securities Anti-Money Laundering unit, as well as day-to-day management of Anti-Money Laundering operations. He has also led several wholesale compliance teams at firms such as State Street and Investec. He began his career at Price Waterhouse Coopers as a Regulatory Consultant. James obtained a Master’s degree in Financial Regulatory Management from the London Metropolitan Business School and a Master’s degree in Politics from Edinburgh University. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. As a strong supporter of giving back to his local community, James has been a Governor at a Primary School in South West London for several years.