James Symons

James Symons is an experienced professional in financial crime operations, currently serving as a Senior Associate at BACB plc since September 2019. Responsibilities include managing team workflows, conducting thorough transaction reviews, generating monthly management information, and training junior staff. Prior roles involve significant contributions as a Senior Sanctions Analyst at ICBC Standard Bank Plc, where responsibilities included investigating alerts and improving procedural efficiencies, and as a Transaction Monitoring & Sanctions Consultant at Ghana International Bank. James has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Portsmouth and has acquired extensive expertise in conducting due diligence, managing sanctions risks, and implementing compliance measures throughout a diverse career in financial institutions.