James Flood
About James Flood
James Flood is a Talent Acquisition Partner currently working at Visa and Currencycloud in London, England. He has extensive experience in recruitment, particularly in compliance, risk, and financial crime roles.
Work at Currencycloud
James Flood serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Currencycloud, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on recruitment for positions in compliance, financial crime, audit, risk, operations, finance, treasury, and strategy. He does not cover recruitment for tech, product, DevOps, or engineering roles. Flood contributes to the recruitment efforts that align with Currencycloud's mission to simplify multi-currency cross-border transactions for clients. Currencycloud operates under VISA Europe, facilitating global transactions in multiple currencies.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Currencycloud, James Flood worked in various recruitment roles. He was a Senior Consultant at Marks Sattin from 2020 to 2021, specializing in compliance, risk, and financial crime. Prior to that, he served as a Lead Recruiter for Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime at Revolut for eight months in 2019. Flood also held positions at MERJE and PSD Group as a Senior Consultant, focusing on compliance and financial crime from 2015 to 2019 and 2014 to 2015, respectively. His early career included a role as a Recruitment Consultant at Hewitson Walker.
Law Enforcement Background
James Flood has a background in law enforcement, having served as a Police Officer with Hertfordshire Constabulary from 2004 to 2013. This nine-year tenure provided him with insights into compliance and regulatory frameworks, which he later applied in his recruitment career. His experience in law enforcement has contributed to his understanding of the compliance and financial crime sectors.
Current Role at Visa
In addition to his role at Currencycloud, James Flood has been working as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Visa since 2022. His work at Visa complements his responsibilities at Currencycloud, allowing him to leverage his expertise in recruitment and compliance across both organizations. This dual role enhances his ability to identify and attract talent that aligns with the strategic goals of both companies.