Mark S.
About Mark S.
Mark S. is the Director of Compliance at Starling Bank, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in compliance and risk management, having previously held significant roles at Paratus AMC and ING Direct UK.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Mark S. serves as the Director of Compliance at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance functions and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally, he has been the Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Starling Bank since 2018. His tenure at the bank has involved implementing compliance strategies and managing risk in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Previous Experience at Paratus AMC
Before joining Starling Bank, Mark S. worked at Paratus AMC as the Head of Enterprise Risk, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), and Data Protection Officer (DPO) from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing enterprise risk and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. This role enhanced his expertise in risk management and compliance frameworks.
Experience at ING Direct UK
Mark S. held the position of Senior Manager - Legal & Compliance at ING Direct UK from 2007 to 2012. During his five years in this role, he focused on legal compliance and regulatory issues, contributing to the bank's adherence to evolving financial regulations.
Education and Qualifications
Mark S. studied at The Open University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 2009 to 2012. He also possesses Financial Planning Certificates, which complement his academic background and enhance his expertise in financial compliance and risk management.
Regulatory Expertise
Mark S. has extensive experience in navigating international regulatory changes, including MIFID II, Payment Services Directive & Regulations, FATCA, and the Deposit Guarantee Directive. His understanding of these regulations allows him to effectively manage compliance and risk within financial institutions.