Kyler Baker
About Kyler Baker
Kyler Baker is a Manager of Financial Crime at Linklaters in London, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Law from the University of Alberta and has extensive knowledge of financial crime regulations in the UK, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
Current Role at Linklaters
Kyler Baker serves as a Senior Advisor in Financial Crime at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2016. Based in London, he has accumulated eight years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include advising on compliance with UK anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions regimes. He also focuses on the design and implementation of technical systems related to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD).
Education and Expertise
Kyler Baker earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Law from the University of Alberta, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial crime compliance. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of UK anti-money laundering regulations, as well as familiarity with EU and US sanctions regimes, including OFAC and BIS.
Previous Experience at Joey Restaurant Group
Before joining Linklaters, Kyler Baker worked as a Senior Manager in Operations and Development at Joey Restaurant Group from 2013 to 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing operational processes and contributing to the development of the restaurant group.
Legal Research Associate Role
In 2015, Kyler Baker served as a Legal Research Associate at the University of Alberta for six months. This position allowed him to engage in legal research, further enhancing his understanding of legal frameworks and compliance issues relevant to his current role in financial crime.
Knowledge of Financial Crime Regulations
Kyler Baker has specific knowledge of handling financial crime-related issues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, particularly in relation to the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). He is experienced in submitting regulatory reports to financial regulators in these regions, demonstrating his expertise in international financial crime compliance.