David Charlton
Risk, operations & change leader | International experience
Sanctions | Financial crime | Geopolitical & reputational risk
Recent Highlights
Discussing the Middle Corridor and the importance of sanctions risk management on BMG TV
Delivering pioneering sanctions expert training to 150 public and private sector leaders in Tbilisi
Delivering pioneering sanctions expert training to 150 public and private sector leaders in Tbilisi
The economies of Georgia, the wider Caucasus and Central Asia - collectively the 'Middle Corridor' - have strong foundations for growth. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with BMG TV about how robust risk management and dynamic business solutions can help the public and private sectors to seize this opportunity and create sustainable growth.
Delivering pioneering sanctions expert training to 150 public and private sector leaders in Tbilisi
Delivering pioneering sanctions expert training to 150 public and private sector leaders in Tbilisi
Delivering pioneering sanctions expert training to 150 public and private sector leaders in Tbilisi
It was both an honour and a privilege to be in the enchanting city of Tbilisi in November 2023. My purpose, to learn more about the Georgian financial services sector and to share my personal insights about the management of Sanctions risks with representatives from so many great organisations, was more than fulfilled.
ACAMS panel discussion on secondary sanctions and likely impacts on Eurasia and beyond
Delivering pioneering sanctions expert training to 150 public and private sector leaders in Tbilisi
ACAMS panel discussion on secondary sanctions and likely impacts on Eurasia and beyond
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Discussing key aspects of US Executive Order 14114 and its implications for financial services and the public sector across Eurasia chapter countries and globally. I joined a panel of experts to explore the intricate landscape of secondary sanctions, and shared insights into the OFAC and EU approaches. In particular, I focused on geopolitical context, the role of good quality data and technological advances in the mitigation of Sanctions risk.
My Expertise
Summary
With 20 years’ experience, I deliver the operational foundations for sustainable business growth in international companies.
I am a specialist in the design, implementation, streamlining, embedment & governance of market-leading anti-financial crime, risk management and client lifecycle operating models.
Operational Expertise
- Operating model & technology design and implementation
- Governing complex, international organisations and connecting people across functions and geographies
- Mobilising support for strategic change and programmes
- Embedding cultural change across countries and entities
- Operational effectiveness, implementation, streamlining
- Pre-empting and addressing risks in complex organisations.
Risk Mitigation Expertise
- Sanctions & Export Controls
- Anti-Financial Crime, including Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing, Anti-Bribery & Corruption
- Export controls
- Geopolitical risk (notably involving mainland China)
- Reputational risk
- Operational Risk Controls, including KYC, screening, transaction monitoring, investigations, client reviews & exit management
- Thematic reviews, including enhanced due diligence, investigations and complex remediation
Geographic Experience
- Held roles based for extended periods in: UK | Mainland China | Germany | Sri Lanka | Canada | Georgia
- Global / Group Level roles in major international companies, with impactful engagement across Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East.
- Research & analysis interest in: China & its geopolitics | US & its influence / geopolitics | Middle Corridor (Caucasus & Central Asia) | Geo-economic Connector Countries (Middle East, India, East Asia)
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