Nicola Leitch
About Nicola Leitch
Nicola Leitch serves as the Regional Sanctions Quality Assurance Manager at HSBC in London, a position she has held since 2016. She has extensive experience in sanctions investigations and has worked at Barclays since 2014, alongside her educational background that includes degrees from the University of Cambridge and Bell College.
Work at HSBC
Nicola Leitch has been employed at HSBC since 2016, serving as the Regional Sanctions Quality Assurance Manager. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance with sanctions regulations and ensuring that the bank adheres to legal requirements. Her position is based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, where she has contributed to the organization's efforts in maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance.
Work at Barclays
Prior to her role at HSBC, Nicola Leitch worked at Barclays for ten years, beginning in 2014. In her position focused on sanctions investigations and surveillance, she played a key role in monitoring transactions and ensuring compliance with relevant sanctions laws. This experience has provided her with a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Nicola Leitch's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bell College, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also attended the University of Cambridge for two years, from 2015 to 2017, further enhancing her expertise in compliance and regulatory matters. Additionally, she completed a one-year program at the University of Cambridge from 2015 to 2016, which contributed to her professional development.
Background in Law Enforcement
Before her career in the banking sector, Nicola Leitch gained experience in law enforcement. She served as a Special Constable with Police Scotland from 2010 to 2012, where she was involved in community policing and public safety initiatives. Additionally, she worked at the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service as a Victim and Witness Support officer from 2008 to 2011, providing assistance to individuals involved in the legal system.