Carl Watts Cams
About Carl Watts Cams
Carl Watts is a KYC Quality Control Manager with extensive experience in financial crime operations, currently working at Investec in London. He has held various roles in AML and KYC across multiple regions, including positions at Commerzbank AG, Western Union, and Barclays Corporate Banking.
Work at Investec
Carl Watts currently serves as the KYC Quality Control Manager at Investec, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing the quality control processes related to Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. Based in London, England, he applies his extensive experience in financial crime operations to ensure that the organization's KYC practices meet regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Financial Crime Operations
Prior to his current role, Carl Watts held several positions in financial crime operations. He worked at Commerzbank AG as a Senior AML Reviewer and Assistant Vice President from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Regional Onboarding Manager at Ebury from 2021 to 2022 and held various roles at Western Union, including Sr. Credit Analyst and Government Sanctions and Interdiction AML Compliance Analyst. His diverse experience spans multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and Latin America.
Education and Expertise
Carl Watts holds a professional qualification from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). He demonstrates strong skills in global AML/KYC customer due diligence analyses, audit, transaction monitoring, and fraud detection. His expertise includes utilizing various databases for financial crime investigations, such as Dow Jones / Factiva, Lexis Nexis, and Orbis.
Achievements in Team Management
Throughout his career, Carl Watts has developed a proven track record of managing and training teams in financial crime operations. His leadership roles at organizations like Barclays Corporate Banking and Western Union have equipped him with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, essential for effective team management in compliance and risk assessment.
Technical Skills and Tools
Carl Watts is proficient in a range of tools and software relevant to his field, including MS Office, Jira, SalesForce, and Fenergo/Fen-X. His technical skills support his work in KYC quality control and financial crime investigations, enhancing his ability to analyze data and manage compliance processes effectively.