Jason Somerville
Jason Somerville
Jason Somerville
An experienced Financial Crime Risk professional with over 20 years in AML risk and compliance, specializing in financial crime policy, KYC remediation, operational advisory, and strategic roles across retail/online banking, business banking, non-bank lending, remittance, fintech, and government sectors.
Expertise includes applying risk-based AML assessments, enhancing AML programs and policies, and developing transaction monitoring and ECDD processes. Skilled in implementing advanced due diligence and KYC models to reduce AML/CTF risk across multi-jurisdictional environments, particularly in Australia and the Pacific. Demonstrated capabilities in financial intelligence, fraud risk indicator development, and SAR/SMR reporting.
Experienced in managing independent audits and implementing action plans, with strong stakeholder influence and leadership skills, overseeing teams up to 10 direct reports and presenting risk/compliance findings to boards and senior management.