Laura McCauley

Laura McCauley has diverse work experience in compliance and risk management roles. Laura is currently serving as the Head of Compliance Operations at Smart Currency Exchange since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Compliance at Insignis Cash Solutions from June 2021 to March 2022.

Laura has a significant tenure at Smart Currency Exchange, starting in 2016. During their time there, they held the position of Deputy MLRO, where they contributed to strategic planning, managed the compliance team, and served as the main point of contact for various internal and external stakeholders. Laura also worked as a Senior Risk and Compliance Associate, supporting the MLRO in monitoring client activity and delivering training to the business.

Before joining Smart Currency Exchange, Laura worked as a Compliance Associate at Bank Of Tokyo Mitsubishi, where they delivered projects, ensured policy adherence, and monitored ongoing business activities. Laura also worked at Smart Currency Exchange earlier in their career as an Administration and Compliance professional, focusing on KYC onboarding of clients and maintaining the telephone system.

Laura's work experience extends beyond the financial sector, as they previously served as a Caseworker at UKBA, processing residency applications and drafting reports.

Overall, Laura McCauley has a strong background in compliance operations, risk management, and administrative roles, spanning across different organizations and sectors.

Laura McCauley obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Literature from Liverpool John Moores University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011.