Ben Airey

Ben Airey is an experienced professional currently serving as a Client Partner at Diligent since 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing a portfolio of high-value clients and providing governance, risk, compliance, and audit solutions. Prior to this, Ben spent nearly two decades at HSBC from 2002 to 2021, holding several key roles including Canada Regional Head of Financial Crime Monitoring and Compliance, where advisory on transaction monitoring, compliance with regulatory requirements, and committee participation were significant responsibilities. Ben also established and led a team focused on compliance controls and regulatory reporting. Earlier experience includes various positions in software delivery and mortgage processing. Educational credentials include diplomas in Applied Information and Technology from Capilano University, Fine Arts from Okanagan College, and Digital Art and Design from the University College of the Cariboo.