Shyam Kotecha

Shyam Kotecha has a diverse work experience in various roles within the finance and compliance industry. Shyam began their career at Barclays UK, where they worked as a Personal Account Manager and Customer Service Representative/Manager from 2008 to 2015. Shyam then joined the Financial Conduct Authority as an Associate from 2015 to 2016.

In 2016, Shyam moved to Complyport, where they worked as an Associate Compliance Consultant. Shyam'sresponsibilities included providing personalized training, liaising with clients, and addressing regulatory concerns for various financial firms.

From 2017 to 2018, Shyam worked at LendInvest as a Compliance Associate. In this role, they managed the compliance function, handled KYC queries, performed AML and financial crime work, and implemented training and competence standards.

Shyam later joined UKDE Limited in 2019 as their Head of Compliance for a brief period. Shyam then moved to MT Finance, where they held several positions, including Head of Compliance & MLRO, Head of Human Resources, and currently serves as the Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO.

Overall, Shyam Kotecha has gained a wealth of experience in compliance, human resources, and operations management throughout their career.

Shyam Kotecha obtained a degree in Business Management from Solent University, where they studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, they attended Caterham High School from 2003 to 2005, where they pursued Advanced Business. In addition to their academic qualifications, Shyam has also obtained certifications in Governance Risk and Compliance from the International Compliance Association in 2021 and in Financial Crime Prevention from the same institution in 2018.