Gareth Brinn
About Gareth Brinn
Gareth Brinn serves as the AML Product Owner at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in compliance and financial crime roles within the organization, having held various positions since 2009.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Gareth Brinn has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2010, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the AML Product Owner, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as a Programme Manager in Compliance and Financial Crime from 2017 to 2021. His earlier roles include Senior Portfolio/Project Manager and Project Manager, focusing on compliance and business transformation. Brinn has also held the position of Operations Team Manager and Project Delivery Manager, contributing to various aspects of the organization’s operations and compliance strategies.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Brinn holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from Bournemouth University, where he graduated with a first-class distinction in 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining an International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association, achieving a distinction in 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in compliance, financial crime, and anti-money laundering practices.
Background in Compliance and Financial Crime
Brinn has extensive experience in compliance and financial crime within the financial services sector. His roles at Nationwide Building Society have involved significant responsibilities in managing compliance strategies and enhancing anti-money laundering measures. He collaborates closely with the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and various stakeholders to develop and implement effective compliance frameworks.
Leadership in Product Development
As the AML Product Owner, Gareth Brinn leads the development of product roadmaps for critical areas such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring, Payments, and Customer Screening. His leadership in these areas is essential for ensuring that Nationwide Building Society meets regulatory requirements and maintains robust compliance standards.