James L
About James L
James L serves as the Group Head of Compliance Advisory & Stewardship Centres of Excellence at HSBC, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in compliance and risk management, having held various leadership roles at HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group over the past two decades.
Work at HSBC
James L currently serves as the Group Head of Compliance Advisory & Stewardship Centres of Excellence at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees Compliance Advisory, Controls, Risk Framework, and Regulation Management across multiple countries, including China, Egypt, India, Mexico, the Philippines, and Poland. He leads a team of 450 colleagues within the Compliance function, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and effective risk management practices. Prior to this role, he was the Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance Screening at HSBC from 2016 to 2020, where he managed compliance screening processes on a global scale.
Previous Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
James L worked at Lloyds Banking Group from 2011 to 2015, where he held several key positions. He served as the Director of Risk & Compliance, Group Audit, and Chief of Staff to the Group Chief Auditor. His responsibilities included overseeing risk management and compliance audits. Prior to this, he was the Director of Anti-Money Laundering in Commercial Banking for a year. His tenure at Lloyds also included a role as Risk Lead - Compliance, Credit & Operational Risk from 2006 to 2011, where he focused on compliance and risk management in UK Commercial Banking.
Educational Background and Certifications
James L holds a professional postgraduate diploma in Financial Crime Compliance. He is also a certified member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). His qualifications include specialized certifications in Financial Crime Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Sanctions. These credentials support his expertise in compliance and risk management within the financial services sector.
Global Experience in Compliance and Risk Management
Throughout his career, James L has gained extensive international experience in compliance and risk management. He has worked in various locations, including London, Bangalore, Krakow, Manila, and Guangzhou. His roles have involved managing compliance functions and regulatory frameworks across diverse markets, enhancing his understanding of global regulatory environments and compliance challenges.