Nicholas Thomas

Nicholas Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Nicholas is currently working as the Head of Compliance at VFX Financial PLC since May 2022. Prior to that, they had a long tenure at moneycorp, where they held various positions and responsibilities. From August 2016, they served as the Head of Regulatory Compliance and Deputy MLRO, leading a team responsible for advising on compliance issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and producing reports for the Board and committees. From August 2015 to August 2016, Nicholas was the Head of AML and Regulatory Compliance, responsible for overseeing AML compliance and customer onboarding. From September 2013 to August 2015, they held the position of Head of AML Compliance, where they managed the AML compliance team and reviewed suspicious activity reports. Prior to moneycorp, Nicholas worked at Barclays in several roles, including Credit Analyst, KYC Manager, and Account Opening Process Expert.

Nicholas Thomas completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with Honors in Biological Sciences at the University of Birmingham from 2000 to 2003. Apart from their formal education, they have also obtained additional certifications, including an Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and an Advanced Certificate in Compliance, from the International Compliance Association. The specific months and years in which they obtained these certifications are not provided.