Rupi Johal-Christophers
Financial Crime
Rupi has 20 years post-qualification financial services sector experience, with thorough understanding of Fraud & Financial Crime (F&FC) risks, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-bribery, prevention of facilitation of tax evasion and fraud regulatory requirements. She has strong application experience in the retail banking, investment management and asset management sectors.
Rupi has vast experience in leading and supporting clients through S.166 reviews imposed by the regulator. She specialises in developing KYC efficiencies, leading transformation initiatives and designing and implementing monitoring and detection systems.
At Leaman Crellin Rupi focusses on Fraud and Financial Crime Risk Management; designing policies and procedures, conducting firm and customer level risk assessments, designing and implementing detection systems and delivering MLRO and wider financial crime training.
Example Engagements
Provided a briefing to the Board of a big middle eastern bank on the current financial crime landscape. Advising on areas of regulatory focus, of particular risk in region, and aspects of financial crime compliance the Board should take specific interest.