Alastair Norman
WINNIPEG,MB
Summary
Dynamic AML/KYC-IDD Lead with extensive experience at Business and Finance Consulting, driving compliance and risk mitigation for 80–100 financial institutions annually. Proven expertise in financial analysis and stakeholder engagement, delivering strategic oversight and quality assurance. Adept at mentoring teams and enhancing due diligence procedures to align with best practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AML/KYC-IDD Lead
Business and Finance Consulting (BFC)
01.2019 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Remote
- Led BFC’s team of 10 analysts for ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP), overseeing AML/KYC and integrity due diligence (IDD) on 80–100 partner banks and financial institutions across Asia annually.
- Provided strategic oversight, guidance, and quality assurance (QA) on AML/KYC-IDD reporting submitted to ADB’s Office of Anti-Corruption and Integrity (OAI).
- Led stakeholder engagement with TSCFP, advising on risk mitigation and remediation.
- Trained/ mentored analysts; maintained BFC’s IDD procedures in line with best practices.
- Managed team of researchers handling UBO identification, sanctions/PEP/media screening
- Remote
Senior Bank Advisor & AML/KYC-IDD Coordinator
Business and Finance Consulting (BFC)
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Remote
- Conducted financial and AML/KYC/Integrity due diligence under the TSCFP, including detailed financial analysis, risk assessment, and country/sectoral reviews.
- Drafted credit assessments and AML/KYC-IDD reports; coordinated analyst workflows and performed QA.
- Maintained internal procedures; supported relationship managers and client banks.
- Remote
Financial Accountant – Manager
Haggards Crowther LLP
London, UK
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: London, UK
- Managed accounts and audits for UK GAAP and IFRS clients; advised 25+ SMEs on financial planning, structure, and risk.
- Led audits, including for FCA-regulated firms.
- Supported clients with financial models, tax strategy, and fundraising.
- London, UK
Audit Associate
Deloitte LLP
Cambridge, UK
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Cambridge, UK
- Audited 40+ clients from startups to FTSE-listed firms; performed financial, regulatory, and risk-based reviews.
- Evaluated AML/KYC policies, tested controls, and drafted audit opinions.
- Cambridge, UK
Director
Arc Property International Ltd.
London, UK
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: London, UK
- Co-founded a real estate consultancy focused on Central & Eastern Europe.
- Advised investors on acquisitions and acted as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
- London, UK
Account Manager
Crown Agents Bank Ltd.
London, UK
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: London, UK
- Managed treasury services for emerging market clients; facilitated international payments, trade finance, and aid disbursement.
- London, UK
Policy Research Assistant
UK Department for International Development (DFID)
London, UK
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: London, UK
- Supported UK positions on EBRD projects; co-drafted the Development Strategy for Middle Income Countries.
- London, UK
Intern
Red Financiera Rural (RFR)
Quito, Ecuador
01.2003
- Company Overview: Quito, Ecuador
- Reviewed compliance capacity across 25 microfinance institutions
- Quito, Ecuador
Education
MA (Oxon) - Geography
University of Oxford
01.2014
BA (Hons) - Geography
University of Oxford
01.2002
Skills
- AML compliance
- KYC due diligence
- Risk assessment
- Financial analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
Timeline
AML/KYC-IDD Lead
Business and Finance Consulting (BFC)
01.2019 - 11.2024
Senior Bank Advisor & AML/KYC-IDD Coordinator
Business and Finance Consulting (BFC)
01.2015 - 01.2019
Financial Accountant – Manager
Haggards Crowther LLP
01.2010 - 01.2014
Audit Associate
Deloitte LLP
01.2008 - 01.2010
Director
Arc Property International Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Account Manager
Crown Agents Bank Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Policy Research Assistant
UK Department for International Development (DFID)
01.2003 - 01.2004
Intern
Red Financiera Rural (RFR)
01.2003
MA (Oxon) - Geography
University of Oxford
BA (Hons) - Geography
University of Oxford