Richard Hillman
About Richard Hillman
Richard Hillman serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance Consulting at SWIFT, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector. He specializes in Transaction Monitoring and Case Management, and is recognized for his ability to foster relationships and deliver innovative solutions.
Current Role at SWIFT
Richard Hillman serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance Consulting at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he provides leadership and extensive product knowledge to top-tier banks. His responsibilities include collaborating with Programme Managers and engaging with Heads of Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Global Compliance to advance strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Richard Hillman held various positions in the financial services sector. He worked as a Principal Project Manager at Fortent for five months in 2006 and then as a Technical Account Manager at Fortent from 2006 to 2009. He also served as a Technical Account Manager at Actimize for one year from 2009 to 2010. His experience spans over 20 years, focusing on software development, delivery, and services management.
Education and Expertise
Richard Hillman studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned an MSc in Geography from 1989 to 1992. He later attended Leicester University, achieving an MSc in Geographical Information Systems from 1994 to 1995. His expertise includes Transaction Monitoring, Case Management, Technical Account Management, and a broad skill set in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer/Customer Due Diligence (KYC/CDD), Sanctions, Fraud, and Enterprise Financial Crime.
Leadership and Relationship Management
Richard Hillman is recognized for his ability to inject enthusiasm into project and sales teams. He has a proven track record of developing rewarding relationships and identifying new opportunities within the financial services sector. His approach emphasizes delivering innovative solutions while maintaining an end-to-end understanding of the software business.
Current Role at Blue Prism
In addition to his role at SWIFT, Richard Hillman has been serving as the Head of Product Operations at Blue Prism since 2020. This position complements his extensive experience in financial crime compliance and software operations, further enhancing his contributions to the industry.