David Thompson

Financial Crime & Compliance
• Conducted extensive Customer Due Diligence, Regulatory and Financial Crime Risk Reviews
• Won the Extraordinary Protector award in May 2022 CIIOM Extraordinary People Awards for compliance excellence
• Implemented effective risk mitigation strategies and analyses
• Ensured regulatory compliance across all banking operations

Risk Management & Portfolio Oversight
• Managed a portfolio of local SMEs, mid-Corporate, and international clients
• Successfully resolved risk issues and recovered £418k impairment
• Conducted detailed client portfolio and credit analysis using CARM and scored lending processes
• Enhanced credit risk management practices through effective mitigation strategies

Business Development & Relationship Management
• Achieved 25% revenue increase in 2024 through strategic portfolio management
• Onboarded six new companies through strategic stakeholder relationship development
• Developed professional partnerships with solicitors, surveyors, valuers, and trustees
• Focused on growing deposits, FX, credit, and account fee income
• Regularly conducted site visits to strengthen stakeholder relationships

• Developed and implemented comprehensive credit risk minimization strategies
• Led regulatory compliance initiatives and maintained relationships with external partners
• Strengthened risk assessment procedures through cross-functional collaboration
• Conducted financial data analysis for risk mitigation and pricing strategies
• Streamlined communication processes for timely renewals and exits

Skills
• Financial Crime Prevention
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Commercial Banking
• Credit Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

• Advised on complex international credit portfolios, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards
• Developed and implemented credit risk frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements
• Led cross-functional teams in enhancing compliance processes and risk assessment procedures
• Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence for high-net-worth clients

• Contributed to patent filings for novel algorithms implemented within FPGAs, showcasing innovation and intellectual property development.
• Contributed to intellectual property development through patent submissions related to innovative mechatronics technologies.
• Assisted senior surveyors in completing land surveys for property development projects.
• Assisted clients in navigating complex zoning regulations and obtaining necessary permits for property development or renovation projects.

• Implemented comprehensive risk assessment frameworks for shipping clients
• Developed industry-specific compliance protocols
• Led teams in improving service delivery while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Conducted regular risk assessments and compliance reviews

• Managed complex compliance requirements for a diverse client portfolio
• Developed and implemented risk management strategies
• Conducted regular compliance reviews and risk assessments
• Led initiatives to enhance regulatory reporting and monitoring systems