Sidney V.
About Sidney V.
Sidney V. is a Regional Compliance Officer at Glencore, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in compliance roles across various organizations, including Rabobank, Hess Corporation, and Barclays, and holds advanced degrees in law and religion.
Current Role at Glencore
Sidney V. serves as the Regional Compliance Officer at Glencore, a position held since 2019. In this role, he leads the local response team to the Department of Justice Monitorship. He is responsible for conducting risk assessments across all locations and assets, ensuring a risk-based approach to managing compliance concerns. Sidney directly supervises a Know-Your-Customer Compliance Team, consisting of four full-time employees. He also liaises with regulatory authorities and exchanges to address compliance inquiries.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to his current role, Sidney V. held several positions in compliance across various organizations. He worked at Rabobank as an Executive Director for seven months in 2018. He was a Vice President of Compliance at Barclays from 2012 to 2013. At Hess Corporation, he served as a Compliance Controls Specialist from 2007 to 2008 and later as a Compliance Controls Advisor from 2008 to 2012. He also worked as a Surveillance Attorney/Consultant at Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. from 2006 to 2007.
Educational Background
Sidney V. has a solid educational foundation in law and related fields. He earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, studying from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Columbia University, which he completed in 2001. Additionally, he obtained an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 1994 to 1999.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk Management
Sidney V. possesses subject matter expertise in various compliance areas, including Market Conduct, Anti-Corruption, Sanctions, Know Your Customer/Due Diligence, Conflicts of Interest, and Whistleblowing. He has co-led the enterprise-wide implementation of trade and communications surveillance programs at Glencore, showcasing his capability in managing complex compliance frameworks and initiatives.