Duncan Simmons

Duncan Simmons is an experienced financial crime risk and controls professional currently serving as the Advisory & Controls Lead at Metro Bank (UK) since July 2013. In this role, Duncan leads a team dedicated to assessing high-risk customers and developing treatment strategies. Previous positions at Metro Bank include High Risk Customer Remediation Lead and Enhanced Due Diligence Lead, where Duncan built teams and refined processes to improve efficiencies and risk management. Prior to Metro Bank, Duncan held several roles at Barclays, managing key client relationships in real estate, and at HSBC, overseeing a portfolio of SME clients. Duncan holds a Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention from the International Compliance Association and a BSc in Financial Services from The University of Manchester, complemented by certification as a Life Coach.