Erin R M Thornton
About Erin R M Thornton
Erin R M Thornton serves as the Lead Real Time Data and Business Analyst at Swift in Madrid, Spain, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in data analysis, compliance, and diversity initiatives, she has held various roles at Swift and previously worked at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.
Work at Swift
Erin R M Thornton currently serves as the Lead Real Time Data and Business Analyst at Swift, a position she has held since 2023 in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. Her previous roles at Swift include serving as the Data Science/Analytics/Engineering Chapter Lead for Financial Crime Compliance from 2019 to 2020, and as the Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Compliance Data Analyst from 2016 to 2021. Thornton's work at Swift has involved significant contributions to data analysis and compliance strategies.
Education and Expertise
Erin R M Thornton has a diverse educational background. She studied at The Tiffin Girls' School and later attended Durham University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she studied Art and Design at Wimbledon School of Art, completing an Art Foundation course from 1998 to 1999. Thornton possesses expertise in sanctions filter testing, including NSS and SSS, and assurance through STS. She specializes in name matching and sanctions filter tuning, and has skills in computer forensics, counter-terrorism, and geopolitics.
Background
Before her tenure at Swift, Erin R M Thornton worked at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in various roles from 2004 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom. She also served as a Development Assistant at The Temple Music Foundation from 2002 to 2004. Thornton has a strong background in screening policy compliance and has experience in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and programs.
Achievements
Erin R M Thornton is recognized for her persuasive communication skills and her ability to build relationships across organizations. Her work in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies has been a significant aspect of her career, particularly during her time as Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead at Swift. Thornton's expertise in compliance and data analysis has contributed to her effectiveness in her current role and previous positions.