Joe Lawrance

Joseph Lawrance has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Joseph started their career in 2011 as an Officer Cadet in the British Army, where they underwent rigorous training in command, management, and leadership. After completing their training, they served as a Platoon Commander in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, overseeing the welfare and professional development of approximately 35 personnel.

Lawrance then transitioned to the role of Short Term Training Team (STTT) Instructor, leading a team in Belize to plan and deliver a six-week training course. Joseph also served as a Platoon Commander Instructor, responsible for training and mentoring new recruits.

In 2017, Lawrance joined One Acre Fund, where they worked as a Program Design Associate, leading the expansion of operations into a new area of Kenya. Joseph then became a Global Field Operations Senior Associate, providing guidance on standardizing processes across different countries of operation.

Lawrance later joined GiveDirectly as a Field Director, playing a key role in implementing the organization's response to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Joseph also served as the Country Director in Kenya, overseeing cash transfer programs and ensuring high operational integrity.

Currently, Lawrance is working at Taptap Send, first as a Fraud and Compliance Operations Manager, then as the Operations Director, responsible for fraud, compliance, and funding operations. Joseph then became the Group Head of Financial Crime, leading compliance and counter fraud programs. Joseph is currently serving as the Director and Head of Risk and also holds the position of Compliance Officer and MLRO, where they manage a growing team across three continents.

Joseph Lawrance's education history is as follows:

From 2016 to 2017, they attended the University of Amsterdam, where they earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Development Studies.

In 2019 to 2020, they attended Quantic School of Business and Technology and completed an Executive MBA program in Business Administration and Management, General.

In 2011 to 2012, they attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where they completed the Regular Commissioning Course in Military and Strategic Leadership.

From 2008 to 2011, they studied at the University of Southampton, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Politics and International Relations.

In their earlier years, from 2001 to 2007, they attended Poole Grammar School, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

Additionally, Joseph Lawrance has obtained several certifications, including the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) from ACAMS in June 2022, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute in October 2015, and the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from The Institute of Leadership & Management in November 2014.