WHO WE ARE
FCS Compliance (FCS) is an established specialist in the provision of AML compliance, consultancy and training for businesses covered by the Money Laundering Regulations – including estate agencies, law firms, property auctioneers and high-value dealers. Our services are used across the UK by leading organisations and industry associations that demand the very highest standards.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We offer a comprehensive suite of practical solutions to ease the burden of AML compliance on regulated businesses and help them meet their legal obligations. Our services include compliance health checks, the provision of written policies and procedures, risk assessments and training courses, as well as support through HMRC inspections and fully-outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services. We will work alongside you to alleviate anxiety, free up your time, promote best practice and help ensure your firm is compliant.
OUR PEOPLE
Headed by Jerry Walters, our highly-skilled and respected team are experts in financial investigation – each with a law-enforcement background across a number of police forces including City of London, Metropolitan, Thames Valley and South Wales as well as the financial services industry. Our collective wealth of experience, totalling over 170 years, means we not only understand the complexities of AML legislation, but critically, the measures needed to deliver absolute certainty and protection for you and your business.
JERRY WALTERS MICA Dip. AML/CTF
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Founder of FCS Compliance, Jerry has over 25 years of experience within financial crime in law enforcement and the private sector. He has investigated and lead the prosecution of countless serious and complex fraud and money laundering cases, and his expertise as a specialist AML trainer and practitioner is well-recognised by leading organisations and industry associations across the UK.
MALCOLM DRISCOLL MA MICA
SENIOR AML CONSULTANT
Working for over 30 years in the Police Service in London in the investigation of serious and complex fraud and money laundering, Malcolm has an in-depth knowledge of how criminals seek to launder the proceeds of criminal activity on a global scale. An accredited NCA Mentor and Financial Investigator, Malcolm holds a Master of Arts Degree in Fraud Management and has extensive experience working alongside regulatory bodies, such as HMRC, the Law Society and the FCA.
ANDREA WILLIAMS MICA
SENIOR AML CONSULTANT
Andrea has 33 years police experience, latterly as the Head of the City of London Police (CoLP) Financial Investigation Unit; launching a joint CoLP & NCA pro-active task-force; leading her team in the tracing and confiscation of criminal assets; building partnerships with the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), HMRC, FCA, NCA and the private banking sector. In the Metropolitan Police Service, Andrea led complex investigations as Senior Investigation Officer and was at the helm of the Cyber Crime unit, responsible for targeting the most serious and organised cyber-dependent criminality.
DAVID TAYLOR
SENIOR AML CONSULTANT
David has over 40 years of experience of policing in London. As an accredited Financial Investigator, he headed a team of detectives based at New Scotland Yard investigating fraud, financial crime and money laundering; subsequently setting up a similar team for the British Transport Police. He has worked within the NCA and alongside the SFO, HMRC, the FCA and many other investigative agencies. David was also a member of a national, multi-agency working group providing the Government with feedback on the effectiveness of enforcement and regulatory legislation.
CAROLINE WALTERS
AML CONSULTANT
Caroline worked for Thames Valley Police for 13 years involved in the investigation of serious and organised crime, including fraud and theft, and working in the Child Protection Team. Since leaving the police service she has worked in both the UK public and private sector as well as offshore in the Channel islands as part of the health service ensuring compliance with patient healthcare regulations.
JONATHAN EVANS MICA
AML CONSULTANT
Jonathan Evans was an Officer in South Wales Police for 30 years. He played a central role in the investigation and prosecution of serious crime including fraud, internal police corruption, financial investigation including money laundering and police disciplinary matters.
JEN SIWICKI BA (HONS) MICA
AML CONSULTANT
With a background in both the NCA (formerly the Serious Organised Crime Agency) and the Economic Crime Directorate of the City of London Police, Jen specialises in the analysis and investigation of complex frauds and global money laundering cases affecting both private individuals and the business sector.
SUZANNE WHITE
AML CONSULTANT
Suzanne has over 25 years of banking and financial services experience, working for Halifax UK. While working in the sector she delivered a high standard of customer service, this within a regulated environment, with due diligence at its core.