Ami Gilfoy
About Ami Gilfoy
Ami Gilfoy serves as the Deputy Nominated Officer at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in fraud management and extensive experience in financial crime intelligence, she plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within the organization.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Ami Gilfoy serves as the Deputy Nominated Officer at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization's efforts in financial crime prevention for a decade. In her current role, she plays a key part in developing the financial crime intelligence capability within her team. Her responsibilities include assessing and translating new policies and guidelines into operational processes for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Operations.
Previous Positions at Nationwide Building Society
Ami Gilfoy has extensive experience at Nationwide Building Society, where she has held several roles since 2003. She began as a Fraud Analyst, working for five years before becoming an Employee Fraud Investigator from 2008 to 2012. Following this, she served as Team Manager for Mortgages for one year and then as a Fraud Risk Consultant for eight months. Her diverse roles have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of fraud management and risk assessment.
Education and Expertise
Ami Gilfoy studied at Teesside University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Fraud Management from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she completed her A'Levels and GCSEs at Malmesbury, achieving her high school qualifications between 1996 and 2000. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in fraud prevention and financial crime intelligence.
Professional Development and Compliance
In her role, Ami Gilfoy regularly attends AML governance forums. These forums are essential for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. She focuses on the continuous review of operational AML training needs across the Financial Crime department and the wider Society Group, ensuring that her team remains updated on best practices and regulatory changes.