James Beard

James Beard currently serves as the Financial Crime Operations & Strategy professional at Monument, beginning in May 2023, where responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing KYC platform improvements, and chairing the Financial Crime Forum. Previously, James worked as a Financial Crime Manager at British Business Bank, contributing to financial crime risk assessment and operational improvements. In a consulting role at Tide, James focused on enhancing the efficiency of financial crime processes. At Monzo Bank, James advanced the financial crime function during significant customer growth, ensuring robust anti-money laundering controls. James holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Swansea University.