Manmeet Singh

Head of Risk and Regulatory Compliance at Currency Solutions

Manmeet Singh has a diverse background in risk management and compliance. Manmeet is currently the Head of Risk and Regulatory Compliance at Currency Solutions, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Fund Ourselves as the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer from January 2019 to March 2023. In 2018, they briefly served as the Chief Supervision & Enforcement Officer at Banking Competition Remedies Ltd. From 2016 to 2018, they were the Risk and Compliance Director at Alpha FX Group plc, where they developed and managed a robust risk and compliance framework. Before that, they served as the Director of Risk & Compliance at British Business Bank from 2014 to 2016. Manmeet began their career at BNP Paribas, where they held various roles including Head of Permanent Control and Compliance, and Risk Assessment Project Manager. Manmeet has also worked as a Senior Management Consultant at Experis UK & Ireland, a Senior Risk Management Consultant at Vishay Measurements Group UK Ltd, and a Risk Management Consultant at First Data. Manmeet's experience spans a range of industries, including finance, consulting, and technology.

Manmeet Singh has a diverse education history. In 1984, they obtained a BA Hons in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, and Business Law from Meerut University. Manmeet furthered their education at Meerut University, completing an MA in Finance in 1988. In the year 2000, Singh earned an ADMA degree in Accountancy, Finance, and Risk Management from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Singh also pursued various certifications. In 2000-2001, they completed the SAP Course for Finance Manager. Additionally, they obtained the PRINCE2 certification from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in 2014, which qualifies him for effective project management.

Furthermore, they have participated in specialized courses to enhance their skill set. In 2006, Singh completed the CIMA Mastercourse SOX, which focuses on Sarbanes Oxley Compliance. In 2007, they completed the CIMA Mastercourse IFRS, which covers International Accounting Standards.

Additionally, Singh has engaged in leadership development programs. In 2013-2014, they completed the Leadership Development Programme at Active Edge, enhancing their senior management skills.

Recent educational pursuits include enrolling in various programs at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI). In 2014, Singh attended the Introduction to Securities & Investment program. Manmeet continued their studies at CISI by pursuing the Studying towards Level 6 Diploma in Investment Compliance between 2017 and 2018. Currently, they are working towards the completion of the Diploma in Investment Compliance.

To complement their education, Singh has acquired additional certifications. In 2000, they became an ADMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) member. In 2014, they obtained the PRINCE2 certification from BCS. And in 2015, Singh became a PIOR (Professional Member) of the Institute of Operational Risk, an organization that promotes Operational Risk development and discipline.

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Timeline

  • Head of Risk and Regulatory Compliance

    March, 2023 - present