Daniel Brazil Dip(fin Crime) Mica
About Daniel Brazil Dip(fin Crime) Mica
Daniel Brazil is a Financial Crime Manager at Modulr with expertise in client monitoring and compliance with EU and UK regulations.
Current Role at Modulr
Daniel Brazil serves as the Financial Crime Manager at Modulr since 2021. He operates out of Edinburgh, Scotland, and manages financial crime risks by ensuring client monitoring adheres to EU and UK regulations. His role focuses on balancing regulatory compliance with providing a seamless customer experience. He plays a key role in safeguarding the platform against fraud and illegal financial activities.
Previous Experience at Modulr
Before his current role, Daniel Brazil was a Risk and Compliance Analyst at Modulr from 2018 to 2021. Based in Edinburgh, his responsibilities included assessing compliance risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them. His work in this position laid the groundwork for his subsequent role as Financial Crime Manager, where he further honed his expertise in preventing financial crimes.
Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
In 2018, Daniel Brazil served as a KYC Analyst at Lloyds Banking Group for seven months. Also located in Edinburgh, he specialized in Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, ensuring the bank adhered to regulatory standards. This role contributed to his growing expertise in financial compliance and risk management.
Role at iPSL
Daniel Brazil worked at Intelligent Processing Solutions Limited (iPSL) as a Fraud Analyst from 2011 to 2018. During his seven-year tenure, he developed substantial expertise in financial crime, particularly in cheque clearing and transaction monitoring. His role provided him with a solid foundation in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.
Educational Background
Daniel Brazil studied at Balerno Community High School from 2005 to 2011, achieving Higher qualifications in Business Studies, English, History, and Physical Education. His education provided a firm grounding in analytical and communication skills, which have been instrumental in his career in financial crime management.