Elizabeth Start

Elizabeth Start has a strong background in compliance and risk management, with experience working in various financial institutions and consulting firms. Elizabeth is currently employed at CLS Group as a Compliance and Financial Crime Risk professional. Prior to this, they worked as a Compliance Officer at Citi. Elizabeth also gained valuable experience as a Data Privacy and Compliance Consultant at HewardMills, where they worked with Challenger Banks, Fintechs, and technology firms to develop robust privacy cultures. Before that, they served as a Compliance Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and held positions at UBS, GE Capital, and NatWest Group, where they focused on compliance and operational risk control. Elizabeth started their career at the City of London Corporation, providing policy advice on EU regulations and organizing lobbying activities. Elizabeth's expertise in compliance and extensive work experience make their a valuable asset in the field.

Elizabeth started their education at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1994, where they pursued a degree in Law. Elizabeth attended LSE until 1997. In 1998, Elizabeth enrolled at the Inns of Court School of Law, where they completed the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) in Law in 1999.

In addition to their formal education, Elizabeth has obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2022, they received an Advanced Certificate in Practical Customer Due Diligence from the International Compliance Association. In 2020, they earned a certification in Data: Law, Policy and Regulation from LSE and completed the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.