Mike Powell
About Mike Powell
Mike Powell serves as the Senior Product Manager for Sanctions Compliance Services at SWIFT, where he focuses on developing financial crime utilities and providing expertise in sanctions and anti-money laundering. He has over three decades of experience in compliance roles, primarily at Lloyds Banking Group, before joining SWIFT in 2014.
Work at SWIFT
Mike Powell has been employed at SWIFT as a Senior Product Manager in Sanctions Compliance Services since 2014. In this role, he supports the development of a Financial Crime utilities vision as part of the SWIFT2020 strategy. He provides specialist sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) support to the organization. Powell advises on the tuning of the SWIFT Screening solution for banks subscribed to the FIN and CFS services. He contributes to the development of new sanctions products, ensuring compliance with relevant jurisdictional regulations and requirements.
Previous Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
Prior to his role at SWIFT, Mike Powell worked at Lloyds Banking Group for 36 years, holding various positions. From 2008 to 2014, he served as Senior Manager for Compliance Lists & Filters. In 2014, he briefly held the position of Senior Manager for Global Transaction Compliance, Analytics in Birmingham, United Kingdom. His extensive experience at Lloyds Banking Group provided him with a strong foundation in compliance and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational details are not provided, Mike Powell's extensive career in compliance and sanctions suggests a strong background in financial regulations and risk management. His expertise includes sanctions compliance, anti-money laundering (AML) strategies, and the development of compliance solutions tailored for financial institutions.
Background
Mike Powell has a long-standing career in the financial services sector, primarily focused on compliance and regulatory issues. He has spent a significant portion of his career at Lloyds Banking Group before transitioning to his current role at SWIFT. His experience spans over three decades, highlighting his commitment to the field of financial compliance.