Faiz Yusof

Faiz Yusof has a strong background in compliance and regulatory affairs. Faiz is currently working as the Head of Regulatory Compliance at Legend Trading, where they oversee the company's registration and licensing as a Virtual Asset Service Provider/Money Transmitter in regulated markets. Prior to this, Faiz held roles at Luno, where they served as a Senior Compliance Officer and later as a Compliance Officer in Malaysia. In these positions, they led the implementation of compliance programs and initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations and expectations. Before joining Luno, Faiz was the Head of Compliance at MX GLOBAL SDN BHD, where they developed compliance processes and policies in line with AML/CFT regulations and engaged with various stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. Faiz began their career as an AML/CFT Assistant Manager at Public Bank Berhad, where they played a key role in developing and reviewing the AML/CFT policies and operations of the bank. Additionally, Faiz has experience in student leadership roles during their time at Wisconsin Union.

Faiz Yusof pursued their education chronologically, starting with the American Degree Transfer Program at Kolej Universiti Taylor's from 2010 to 2011. Following that, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2012 to 2014, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Applied Mathematics in Actuarial Science. In terms of additional certifications, Faiz has obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) from ACAMS in December 2021. Faiz also holds certifications in Anti Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers and the International Compliance Association. However, specific details regarding the months and years of these certifications are not provided.