William McCarthy

William McCarthy is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with extensive experience across multiple roles in the banking sector. Currently serving as Compliance Manager at Close Brothers since May 2023, William is responsible for overseeing various compliance areas, including financial crime, operational risk management, and policy implementation. Prior to this role, William spent 16 years at Ulster Bank, progressing from Compliance Officer to Policy Implementation Consultant, where skills in regulatory compliance, product governance, and risk profiling were honed. William's earlier experience includes positions at AIB, where responsibilities encompassed customer service and complex complaint resolution. Academically, William holds multiple certifications from University College Dublin in compliance, conduct risk, and digital banking, alongside a Bachelor's degree in History & Political Science.