Priya Patel
About Priya Patel
Priya Patel is a Compliance Team Leader at LMAX Group, where she utilizes her legal expertise to improve compliance practices in the financial sector. She has a background in law, having studied at the University of Law and the University of Portsmouth, and has held various roles in compliance and legal support since 2012.
Work at LMAX Group
Priya Patel currently serves as the Compliance Team Leader at LMAX Group, a position she has held since 2021. She began her career at LMAX Group as a Client Onboarding Executive, where she gained foundational experience in compliance practices. After two years in that role, she transitioned to a Compliance and AML Analyst position for five months before advancing to her current leadership role. In her capacity as Compliance Team Leader, she utilizes her legal knowledge to enhance compliance practices within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Priya Patel studied at the University of Law, where she completed her LLM LPC from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she attended the University of Portsmouth, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law with European Studies from 2012 to 2015. She also obtained A Levels in Law, Psychology, Biology, and AS Economics at SEEVIC College from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in compliance and legal matters within the financial industry.
Background in Legal and Compliance Roles
Priya Patel has a diverse background in legal and compliance roles across various organizations. She worked as a Commercial Litigation Paralegal at JPC Law for six months in 2018 and as a Paralegal at Hamlins LLP for two years from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held positions as an Anti Money Laundering (AML) Officer at Lloyds Banking Group and as a Litigation Consultant at Hamlins LLP. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including finance and law, contributing to her expertise in compliance.
Early Career Experience
Priya Patel began her career in various entry-level positions before focusing on compliance and legal roles. She worked as a Security personnel at G4S for one month in 2012 and held multiple customer service roles, including positions at The Co-operative Group and Sainsbury's. She also gained experience in data entry at Arrows Group Global and collections at First Data Corporation. These early roles provided her with essential skills in client interaction and operational processes.