David Robson Fica

David Robson FICA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. David is currently working at Elliptic as the Head of Education Product Development, where they play a crucial role in compliance and regulation within the cryptoverse.

Prior to their current role, they were an Associate Director at the International Compliance Association, where they had a global remit and worked with ICA brands and offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and North America. Their responsibilities included B2B relationships and customized learning solution design and delivery.

David also served as an Academic Specialist, independently engaging as an Examiner for ICA Diploma assignments. David graded assessments and provided feedback to learners and the Chief Examiner.

At International Compliance Training, they held multiple roles, including Head of Research & Development, Senior Manager - Content & Development, and Assistant Course Director. David contributed to the evolution of ICT's content proposition, growth of the R&D team, and developed strategies and products for both B2B and B2C courses. David provided subject matter expertise and influenced the regulatory sector.

David started their career at HSBC as a Compliance Monitoring Manager, where they gained experience in stakeholder management and risk understanding. Their responsibilities included risk-based monitoring, thematic reviews, team leadership, and resolving compliance issues.

Prior to HSBC, David worked at Wesleyan Assurance Society as a Compliance Consultant, focusing on regulated customer complaints, compliance monitoring, procedural development, and training colleagues and Sales Managers. David also pursued various financial services certifications.

Their early career experience includes working as a Senior Pension Reviewer & Transfer Loss Assessor at Britannic Assurance / Resolution Plc, where they gained technical knowledge and honed their skills in procedural development, training, coaching, and acting as a deputy team leader.

Overall, David Robson FICA has demonstrated a strong expertise in compliance, regulation, strategic planning, and product development across various organizations and industries.

David Robson FICA attended The University of Manchester and obtained a BA (Hons) degree. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Elliptic Learn: Certify from Elliptic, and various certifications from The London Institute of Banking & Finance such as Advanced Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice (Adv CeMAP), Certificate in Long Term Care Insurance (CeLTCI), Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice (CeMAP), Certificate in Regulated Complaints Handling (CeRCH), Certificate in Regulated Customer Care (CeRCC), Certificate in Regulated General Insurance (CeRGI), and Certificate in Supervision in a Regulated Environment (CeSRE). David has also earned a Diploma in Anti Money Laundering (Distinction) and Diploma in Compliance (Distinction) from the International Compliance Association. Furthermore, they have obtained a Diploma in Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute, and holds the designation of Fellow of the International Compliance Association (FICA). David also holds a Financial Planning Certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute and a TAP Cert (Learning Needs Analysis) from TAP Training (The Training Accreditation Programme).