Mark A.
About Mark A.
Mark A. serves as the Risk & Compliance Lead at Float, bringing extensive experience in compliance and risk management from roles at various organizations, including Affirm and Uplift Inc. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Brock University and has a strong focus on self-starting initiatives within the compliance sector.
Current Role at Float
Mark A. serves as the Risk & Compliance Lead at Float, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on overseeing compliance and risk management initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and implementing effective risk management strategies. Mark's experience in compliance and risk management informs his approach to leading these initiatives.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Mark A. has extensive experience in compliance roles across various organizations. He worked as the Head of Compliance for Uplift Inc. in Canada from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Senior Compliance Consultant at TransUnion for one year from 2015 to 2016. He also held the position of Senior Manager, Compliance at Affirm from 2019 to 2022, contributing to compliance strategies during his three-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Mark A. earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government (Honours) from Brock University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in regulatory landscapes, particularly in areas such as data privacy, credit, collections, payments, and anti-money laundering programs. This knowledge is essential in his current and previous compliance roles.
Career Background in Compliance
Mark A.'s career in compliance began at Canadian Tire Financial Services, where he worked as a Senior Compliance Analyst from 2009 to 2012. He then transitioned to TSYS, serving as Associate Director of Compliance from 2012 to 2015. Following his time at TSYS, he took on the role of Privacy Officer at Niagara Region for eight months in 2018 before moving to Uplift Inc.