Erin R M Thornton
About Erin R M Thornton
Erin R M Thornton serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at SWIFT in Madrid, Spain, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in foreign affairs and data analysis, she previously held various roles at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and SWIFT, focusing on compliance and sanctions filter testing.
Current Role at SWIFT
Erin R M Thornton currently serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, she focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Her role involves developing strategies and initiatives that foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Prior to her current role, Erin worked at SWIFT in various capacities. She served as a Senior Compliance Data Analyst from 2016 to 2021, where she specialized in data analysis related to compliance. Additionally, she was the Data Analysis Chapter Lead for Financial Crime Compliance from 2019 to 2020, focusing on screening policy compliance and sanctions filter testing.
Background in Foreign Affairs
Erin has a strong background in foreign affairs, having worked at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2004 to 2016. During her 12 years there, she held various roles that contributed to her expertise in international relations and compliance.
Education and Academic Achievements
Erin studied at The Tiffin Girls' School, where she achieved 3 As at A-Level. She furthered her education at Durham University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she completed an Art Foundation program at Wimbledon School of Art from 1998 to 1999, studying Art and Design.
Skills and Expertise
Erin possesses specialized skills in computer forensics and counter-terrorism. She has expertise in sanctions filter testing and assurance, particularly in NSS, SSS, and STS. Her knowledge extends to name matching and sanctions filter tuning, which are critical components of her work in compliance.