Valerie McLeary

Valerie Mcleary is an experienced financial crime risk professional with a diverse background in compliance, anti-money laundering, and KYC initiatives across several prestigious financial institutions. Currently serving as a Financial Crime Risk Manager at Vanquis Bank since October 2019, Valerie has previously held key roles at Aviva Investors, HSBC Global Banking and Markets, and Société Générale, where significant contributions included establishing financial crime prevention units and leading major KYC remediation projects. Valerie's extensive career began at the Bank of Jamaica, where a progressive trajectory included frontline banking operations and management. Academic credentials include a Master's in Accounting from The University of the West Indies and multiple diplomas in compliance and project management from respected institutions.