Ben Rayner
About Ben Rayner
Ben Rayner serves as the Regional Head for UKIMEA at Silent Eight, a position he has held since 2022. With over a decade of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, he has previously worked at HSBC and The Co-operative Bank, where he contributed to significant advancements in automated alert adjudication.
Work at Silent Eight
Ben Rayner has served as the Regional Head for UKIMEA at Silent Eight since 2022. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the region. His leadership contributes to the company's focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance compliance solutions in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Ben Rayner studied Pure Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Sheffield. He also attended Gresham's School, where he laid the foundation for his analytical skills. His educational background supports his expertise in Financial Crime Compliance, particularly in areas such as name screening and anti-money laundering.
Background
Ben Rayner has over a decade of experience in Financial Crime Compliance. His career includes significant roles at Natwest Group, The Co-operative Bank, and HSBC. He was Head of AML, Fraud, and Document Services at The Co-operative Bank for a brief period in 2017, and he spent five years at HSBC as Group Head of Name Screening until 2022.
Achievements
During his tenure at HSBC, Ben Rayner played a crucial role in the partnership between HSBC and Silent Eight, which focused on automating alert adjudication. This initiative received the AI Breakthrough Award for Best MLOps Solution. He was also responsible for developing the end-to-end control landscape for Name Screening at HSBC, shaping the bank's strategic approach to compliance.