Divya P.
About Divya P.
Divya P. is a Financial Crime Operations Analyst with extensive experience in the retail industry and a strong legal background. She currently serves as Senior Financial Crime Lead & Deputy MLRO at MQube and has held various roles in fraud investigation and sales across multiple organizations.
Work at Starling Bank
Divya P. has been employed at Starling Bank as a Financial Crime Operations Analyst since 2020. In this role, she focuses on identifying and mitigating financial crime risks within the banking environment. Her responsibilities include analyzing transactions and implementing strategies to prevent fraud. This position builds on her extensive experience in financial crime operations and enhances her contributions to the bank's compliance and risk management efforts.
Current Role at MQube
Divya P. serves as the Senior Financial Crime Lead and Deputy MLRO at MQube since 2021. In this capacity, she oversees financial crime prevention strategies and compliance with regulatory requirements. Her role involves leading a team to address financial crime risks and ensuring the organization adheres to legal frameworks. This position highlights her expertise in financial crime operations and her leadership skills.
Education and Expertise
Divya P. holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Hertfordshire, which she completed from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her legal education by achieving the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law, London, from 2012 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal frameworks, which supports her work in financial crime operations.
Background in Retail and Fraud Investigation
Divya P. has a strong background in the retail industry, having worked in various roles that enhance her expertise in financial crime operations. She was a Sales Consultant at Selfridges for five months in 2010 and later served as a Sales Assistant at BrightHouse from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Fraud Investigator at BrightHouse and RateSetter, where she developed skills in fraud detection and risk assessment.
Skills in Negotiation and Management
Divya P. possesses skills in negotiation and management, which are essential for her role in financial crime prevention. Her experience in sales and customer service roles contributes to her ability to understand customer behavior and mitigate fraud risks effectively. These skills are critical in her current positions, where she leads teams and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance compliance and security measures.