Ian Bannell
About Ian Bannell
Ian Bannell is the Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and Data Protection Officer at SEI, with over 15 years of experience in financial crime compliance and money laundering reporting.
Current Role at SEI
Since February 2019, Ian Bannell has held the position of Deputy Head Of Financial Crime Compliance, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and Data Protection Officer at SEI. In this multifaceted role, he is responsible for overseeing financial crime compliance measures, managing anti-money laundering (AML) protocols, and ensuring data protection standards are met.
Previous Roles at SEI
Ian Bannell has a long-standing career with SEI, spanning over 13 years. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance/Money Laundering Reporting Officer from 2018 to 2019. From 2008 to 2018, he served as Compliance/Money Laundering Reporting Officer, managing compliance and AML activities. Additionally, Ian worked in Middle Office Operations from 2006 to 2007, gaining foundational experience in the company's operational processes.
Experience at James Hay Pension Trustees Limited
Before joining SEI, Ian Bannell worked at James Hay Pension Trustees Limited as a Fund Manager Relationships Analyst from 2004 to 2006. In this role, he was responsible for maintaining and analyzing relationships with fund managers, providing him with early exposure to financial compliance and operational workflows in the finance industry.
Financial Crime Compliance Expertise
Ian Bannell has accumulated over 15 years of experience in financial crime compliance and money laundering reporting. His extensive background in various compliance roles at SEI demonstrates his expertise in implementing and managing AML protocols as well as ensuring adherence to financial regulations. This long-term expertise contributes to his effectiveness in his current senior role at SEI.
Middle Office Operations and Compliance Experience at SEI
During his extensive career at SEI, Ian Bannell gained diverse experience. His tenure included a position in Middle Office Operations from 2006 to 2007, where he gained valuable insight into SEI’s operational processes. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in compliance and money laundering reporting, where he served for over a decade before taking on a senior leadership position.