Melanie Kearney

Melanie Kearney is an accomplished compliance professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as the Head of Compliance at HBL Bank UK since July 2023, previous positions include Director of Compliance at JM Finn, where responsibilities included GDPR compliance and complaints handling, and Deputy Head of Compliance at James Hambro & Partners. At James Hambro & Partners, Melanie also held the title of Head of Risk and Compliance, actively participating in the Executive and Management Committees. Earlier, as Director of Compliance at Smith & Williamson, Melanie led the compliance function across multiple branches in the UK and Ireland. Melanie’s career began at Selftrade as a Senior Compliance Analyst, where additional duties included serving as a Legal Adviser and Deputy Head of Compliance.