Graham Dowling
About Graham Dowling
Graham Dowling serves as the AML Policy & Advice Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2016. He has a robust background in financial crime investigation, having previously held positions at the Metropolitan Police and other financial institutions.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Graham Dowling has served as the AML Policy & Advice Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2016. In this role, he has focused on anti-money laundering policies and guidance, contributing to the organization's compliance framework. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Fraud Manager at Nationwide from 2007 to 2016, where he managed fraud prevention strategies and initiatives. His extensive experience in financial crime prevention has been instrumental in enhancing the society's risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Graham Dowling holds a Graduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association, which he completed from 2010 to 2011. He also earned a Graduate Diploma in Financial Crime from the same institution between 2006 and 2007. Additionally, he studied Education at the University of Greenwich, achieving a Cert Ed (PGCE) in 1995-1996. His educational background is complemented by a City & Guilds Full Technological Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from Chippenham Technical College.
Background in Law Enforcement
Graham Dowling has a significant background in law enforcement, having worked as a Police Detective and Financial Investigator with the Metropolitan Police from 1982 to 2007. During this 25-year tenure, he developed expertise in investigating financial crimes. He also served as a Detective Constable at Wiltshire Constabulary from 1974 to 1982, gaining foundational experience in criminal investigations.
Specialization in Financial Crime Prevention
Graham Dowling specializes in various aspects of financial crime prevention, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC). He has extensive experience managing financial crime and information security incidents across multiple regions, including the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa. His expertise also encompasses Governance Risk & Compliance Oversight and Management.
Previous Roles in Financial Crime Management
Before his current role, Graham Dowling worked as a Financial Crime Prevention Manager at GE Money for a brief period in 2007. He has also held significant positions in financial crime management at Nationwide Building Society, where he contributed to fraud prevention efforts for nearly a decade. His career reflects a strong commitment to combating financial crime and enhancing compliance measures within organizations.