Timothy Smeal, Cams
About Timothy Smeal, Cams
Timothy Smeal serves as the Director of Operations at Sanctuary Wealth, where he has worked since 2021. He has a robust background in compliance and risk management, with extensive experience in broker-dealer and banking operations, primarily from his tenure at HSBC.
Work at Sanctuary Wealth
Timothy Smeal has been serving as the Director of Operations at Sanctuary Wealth since 2021. In this role, he oversees operational processes and ensures compliance within the organization. His responsibilities include guiding organizational transformations in various functions such as finance, compliance, risk management, and treasury. His leadership contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Sanctuary Wealth's operations.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current position, Timothy Smeal held multiple roles at HSBC over a span of several years. He served as the Senior Vice President and Principal Review Desk Manager from 2013 to 2019, where he managed account reviews in the Greater New York City Area. He also held the position of Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Operations for six months in 2019. His earlier roles at HSBC included Vice President of Brokerage Customer Service and Brokerage Operations Manager.
Experience at Mindlance
Timothy Smeal worked as a Financial Investigations Unit Investigator at Mindlance for six months in 2020 to 2021. In this position, he focused on financial investigations, further enhancing his expertise in compliance and risk management within the financial sector.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk Management
Timothy Smeal possesses significant expertise in compliance and risk management, particularly in broker-dealer and banking operations. He has extensive knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and has collaborated with federal and government agencies such as the OCC, FCC, FINRA, and SEC. His experience includes deploying and enforcing compliance policies and strategies to mitigate financial and reputational risks.
Leadership and Organizational Development
Timothy Smeal has a strong track record of building talent and fostering cross-functional partnerships. He has spearheaded end-to-end operational processes and worked collaboratively across business units to drive organizational change. His efforts have established an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation within the teams he leads.