Guy Sheppard
About Guy Sheppard
Guy Sheppard serves as the Head of APAC Financial Crime Compliance Initiatives at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in compliance and risk management, having held various roles in organizations such as the Metropolitan Police, Barclays, and LexisNexis UK.
Current Role at SWIFT
Guy Sheppard currently serves as the Head of APAC Financial Crime Compliance Initiatives at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2017 in Singapore. In this role, he focuses on enhancing compliance measures across the Asia-Pacific region, addressing financial crime risks, and implementing effective strategies to combat these challenges.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Prior to his current role, Guy Sheppard worked at SWIFT in various capacities. He served as the Head of Compliance Initiatives for the Americas and UKI, Nordics from 2015 to 2017, and as KYC Registry Market Manager from 2014 to 2015. His experience in these positions involved overseeing compliance initiatives and managing KYC processes in major financial markets.
Professional Background
Guy Sheppard has a diverse professional background in financial crime compliance and risk management. He worked at LexisNexis UK as Risk Manager from 2005 to 2008 and as a Strategic Analyst from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Director for FI KYC Product Management at Bankers' Almanac from 2010 to 2014, where he had global responsibilities.
Education and Qualifications
Guy Sheppard holds a Master’s degree from Kingston University, which he completed from 2003 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from the University of Exeter, studying from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in financial compliance and risk management.
Thought Leadership and Advocacy
Guy Sheppard is recognized as a thought leader in the fields of Correspondent Banking KYC/KYCC, Derisking, and APAC Fintech/Regtech. He advocates for a transition from static data to behavior-based profiling in financial crime compliance. He has published multiple articles, with a recent focus on Know Your Customer’s Behaviour.