Bernadette Smith
About Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith serves as the Head of Financial Crime and MLRO at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in compliance and risk management, having held key positions at various financial institutions including Cynergy Bank and Nationwide Building Society.
Work at Starling
Currently, Bernadette Smith serves as the Head of Financial Crime and MLRO at Starling Bank. She has held this position since 2022, focusing on implementing innovative strategies for financial crime prevention. Her role involves overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the bank's risk management framework.
Previous Experience in Financial Compliance
Before joining Starling Bank, Bernadette Smith worked at Cynergy Bank as the Director of Compliance and MLRO from 2019 to 2022. She also held the position of Head of Enterprise Risk Management at Cynergy Bank for a brief period in 2018 to 2019. Her career includes significant roles at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as a Risk and Compliance Manager and at Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Risk Manager.
Education and Expertise
Bernadette Smith has a strong educational background in risk management. She studied at the Institute of Risk Management, where she earned a Diploma in International Risk Management from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Anti Money Laundering Awareness at The University of Manchester in 2012.
Background in Risk Management
Bernadette Smith has extensive experience in risk management within the financial services sector. She has designed and implemented preventative measures for optimal risk management and has advised on regulatory risk, contributing to the development of industry standards. Her multilingual capabilities enhance her effectiveness in diverse regulatory environments.